Concrete is a widely used material worldwide, serving various purposes. Recent advancements in material science have introduced new materials or admixtures that can enhance the properties of concrete. These materials can be utilized in new construction projects or for repairing existing structures. However, if not used correctly, these materials can potentially cause more harm than benefit or prove ineffective. This comprehensive five-day course aims to introduce participants to newly developed concrete materials and repair materials commonly used in concrete structure repairs, both during construction and for rehabilitating existing structures.

The course will cover topics such as test methods and technical specifications for these materials, as well as troubleshooting common problems associated with their use. By the end of the course, participants will have a solid understanding of advanced concrete materials, including the necessary tests to be performed and how to interpret the results. They will also gain insights into key considerations when working with material specifications and troubleshooting material-related issues. Additionally, the course will touch upon different design methods and structural systems for high-rise buildings.

Course Objectives:

Provide participants with the required information about the newly developed reinforced concrete materials. Help them understand the different test methods for various materials and interpret their test results. Assist participants to effectively consult the technical specifications of these materials. Provide them with troubleshooting methods for material-related problems.

Who Should Attend?

This course is designed for people in construction, industry, and government who are involved in building maintenance and provide execution plans for maintenance and repair for buildings. This also designs for those who are involved in preparing maintenance document package and diagnosis the reasons for failure. And also the engineers who define and choose the methods of repair.

Course Outlines:

Introduction and Overview Structure system for high rise building Methods of design by ACI, BS, EC Conventional Concrete Materials Limitations and Problems High Strength Concrete and High-Performance Concrete Special Constituent materials and Admixtures Specifics of Gulf Environment Definition of hot weather for concreting processes Precautions for different concreting operations in the hot weather of Gulf region Corrosion phenomena Galvanized and epoxy coated bars Fiber Reinforced Plastic (FRP) reinforcement for concrete Cathodic protection system

High Strength Concrete: General

· Durability Improvement
Structural Improvement
Slag (GGBS)
Fly Ash
Silica
Batching and Mixing High Strength Concrete
Placing and Compacting High Strength Concrete
Finishing and Curing High Strength Concrete

· High-Performance Concrete Standard Test Methods for Non-Conventional Concretes and Reinforcement

· Standard test methods for fresh and Hardened Special concretes Standard specifications for epoxy-coated bars Standard specifications for steel wires and strands for prestressed concrete Standard test methods for properties of FRP rods

· Latex Modified Concrete: Introduction & Materials Standard Specifications and Guides for Materials

· Latex Modified Concrete: Production
Mix Proportioning
Mixing and Placing
Finishing and Curing

· Required properties in repair materials Types of repair materials Repair methods and technique

· Sample technical specifications for repair work Advanced Concrete Materials: Problems and Solutions Dosage and Over Dosage Workability

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Repair of concrete by using steel hot rolled section Repair of concrete by using carbon fiber, CFRP Advanced method for building maintenance plan based inspection Building risk assessment

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