The ‘Inspection and Maintenance of Bridges and Civil Engineering Structures’ course offers you the opportunity to gain an insight into a booming sector, where the demand for professionals The number of trained people is constantly growing. In a context where infrastructure is a cornerstone of development, acquire skills in management, inspection and maintenance is crucial. You will learn to identify defects in both infrastructure and superstructure, and you will master repair and maintenance techniques. This knowledge will give you a competitive edge in the labour market, where the ability to to ensure safety and durability of these vital structures. Through an online approach, you’ll have the flexibility to study from anywhere, with access to up-to-date content and a dynamic learning community. This training positions you as a leading expert in the maintenance and optimisation of infrastructure, playing an essential role in the sustainability and modernisation of the built environment.
Inspection and Maintenance of Bridges and Engineering Structures
Civil Engineering and Structures
40 hours
Introduction
Objectives
- Identify y implement systems from management for bridge maintenance.
- Recognising techniques from inspection to assess the condition of the infrastructure.
- Analyse common conditions in infrastructure y propose solutions effective.
- Develop strategies for preventative maintenance y corrective for bridges.
- Assess damage to superstructures y to determine methods suitable repair methods.
- To understand the mechanisms of deterioration in infrastructure and their implications.
- Apply knowledge to the effective management from repairs y conservation construction work.
Table of Contents
TEACHING UNIT 1. MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS & INSPECTIONS
Structural management systems
Types of Inspections
Basic Inspections
Key inspections
Maintenance, refurbishment and repair
TEACHING UNIT 2. MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS
Routine or Basic Maintenance (I)
Routine or Basic Maintenance (II)
Routine or Basic Maintenance (III)
Substructure Repairs
Superstructure Repairs
TEACHING UNIT 3. INFRASTRUCTURE FAILURES
Structural masonry works
Non-structural masonry works
Structural concrete works
Non-structural concrete works
Foundations
TEACHING UNIT 4. SUPERSTRUCTURE AND FINISHING DEFECTS
Factory-made and concrete panels
Metal and composite panels
Protection systems
Finishes
Repairs to retaining structures and finishes
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