Sector-specific

Foundation defects and repairs

Architecture, construction and urban planning 25 hours

Introduction

The course Foundation defects and repairs in building construction offers you the opportunity to gain an insight into a key area of the construction industry, where the demand for experts is constantly growing. The stability and safety Buildings rely heavily on solid foundations, so knowledge in this field is crucial. You will learn about specific terminology, causes of faults, pathological processes and methods of foundation works. This online course equips you with the skills needed to identify and solve problems, ensuring the longevity of structures. If you’re looking to excel in the construction sector and become a professional capable of tackling complex challenges, this course is your path to the professional success.

Objectives

  • Identify the terminology specific method used in foundation pathology.

  • To analyse the common causes foundation failures.

  • Describe the processes pathological in foundation structures.

  • Assess techniques repair work on damaged foundations.

  • Apply methods of diagnosis for foundation faults.

  • Understanding the impact of faults on the structural stability.

  • Propose effective solutions for foundation repairs.

Table of Contents

TEACHING UNIT 1. INTRODUCTION. SPECIFIC TERMINOLOGY
Introduction
Specific terminology

TEACHING UNIT 2. CAUSES OF FAILURE IN FOUNDATIONS
Causes of foundation failure
A lack of knowledge of the intrinsic characteristics of the land.
Deficiencies in the design or construction of the foundations.
Inappropriate actions affecting the immediate surroundings of a foundation.
Changes to the ground in the immediate vicinity of a foundation.

TEACHING UNIT 3. PATHOLOGICAL PROCESSES
Building movements and their characteristic damage
Essential information for diagnosis and specific steps to obtain that information

TEACHING UNIT 4. FOUNDATION WORKS
Constraints
Types of interventions
Injections
Jet grouting
Superficial settlement
Deep settlement

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