Civil engineering and Constructions
Concrete Structure Designing for Industrial Projects
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Concrete Structure Designing for Industrial Projects Course
Introduction:
In this course, you will be introduced to cutting-edge technologies and methodologies used in the design and specification of concrete that is exposed to extreme conditions.
Course Objectives:
At the end of this course you will be able to:
- Understand the basics of quality concrete construction
- Provide design details to minimize concrete deterioration
- Develop project specifications to improve concrete durability
- Fully utilize the latest technology in concrete materials and construction methods
- Reduce potential conflicts in specifications
- Understand quality assurance methods for concrete
- Recognize and solve potential problems with concrete construction
Who Should Attend?
This course is intended for engineers who design concrete structures exposed to harsh environments such as bridges, roadways, plazas, parking structures, marine structures, or any building with exposed concrete.
Course Outlines:
Concrete in Extreme Conditions
- Freeze-Thaw
- Chemical Attack
- Marine Environments
- Abrasion and Erosion
- High Strength Concrete
- Self-Consolidating Concrete
- Mass Concrete
- Roller-compacted Concrete
- Pervious Concrete
- Ultra-thin White topping
Design Details to Reduce Corrosion
- Crack Control
- Concrete Cover
- Materials and Mix Design
Characteristics
- Membranes and sealers
- Cathodic Protection
Fundamentals of Quality Concrete
- Materials
- Batching and Delivery
- Quality Control and Quality Assurance
Construction Methods
- Handling and Placing Concrete
- Finishing and Curing Concrete
- Hot and Cold Weather Concrete
- Construction Scheduling
Specifying Concrete for High Performance
- Prescriptive versus
Performance-based Specifications
- Performance Criteria
- Construction Execution
- Pre-qualification Testing
- Acceptance Testing
Troubleshooting Concrete Failures
- Plastic Concrete
- Hardened Concrete