At present, the repair of building structures is a crucial field due to the ageing of infrastructure and the growing demand for proper maintenance. This This course offers you the opportunity to delve into the analysis of structural failures, covering everything from masonry and concrete structures to rolled steel and timber. The skills you acquire will enable you to identify and resolve complex problems, ensuring the durability and safety of buildings. By choosing this course, you’ll be positioning yourself in a booming sector where the demand for qualified professionals is constantly growing. Our online training gives you the flexibility to study at your own pace, without compromising on the quality of your learning. Join this exciting field and gain knowledge that will open the door to a wide range of career opportunities.
Repair of Building Structures
Architecture, construction and urban planning
35 hours
Introduction
Objectives
- To understand the pathology of structures in order to identify common problems.
- To inspect factory structures to identify damage and propose solutions.
- Assess concrete structures, taking into account their characteristics and vulnerabilities.
- To identify defects in rolled steel structures and their causes.
- To learn about repair techniques for timber structures in order to preserve their integrity.
- Apply analytical methods to diagnose structural faults.
- To develop effective strategies for repairing damaged structures.
Table of Contents
TEACHING UNIT 1. INTRODUCTION. PATHOLOGY OF STRUCTURES
1. Introduction
TEACHING UNIT 2. BUILDING STRUCTURES
1. Structural and mechanical classifications
2. The problem of structural diagnosis. The technical report
3. Cracks and movements. Causes
4. The methods
5. Considerations regarding the initial conditions for finite element analysis in initial structures
6. The structural behaviour of the building
7. Diagnosis and assessment of the security level
TEACHING UNIT 3. CONCRETE STRUCTURES
1. The nature and formation of cracks in ductile materials
2. Forces that cause cracks
3. Causes of cracks
4. Determination and calculation of deflections. Mechanical inspection of a structure with cracks
5. What should you do if cracks and fissures appear?
6. Repairing cracks in concrete structures
7. Types of reinforcement
8. Recommended reading
TEACHING UNIT 4. FAULTS IN ROLLED STEEL STRUCTURES
1. Defects in rolled steel structures
2. The material
3. Joints
4. The project
5. Manufacturing
6. Construction: assembly
7. Guidelines for the repair of metal structures
8. Relevant regulations
TEACHING UNIT 5. WOODEN STRUCTURES
1. Introduction
2. Characterisation of the material
3. Behaviour
4. Damage to timber structures
5. The inspection
6. Recommendations for the reinforcement of timber structures
7. Techniques for reinforcing timber structures
8. Regulations
9. Curative treatments
10. Bibliography
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