Demand for professionals in structural rehabilitation is soaring as the need to maintain and restore ageing infrastructure becomes more critical than ever. Enrolling on our Structural Rehabilitation course will equip you with the essential skills to analyse and address defects in building components and bridges, ensuring the safety and longevity of structures. You will explore fundamental concepts, examine common defects, and learn state-of-the-art repair and reinforcement techniques. This course is ideal for those keen to meet the growing demands of the industry and make a significant impact in the field. With the flexibility of online learning, you can gain invaluable insights and expertise at your own pace, positioning yourself at the forefront of this vital industry.
Structural Rehabilitation
Architecture, construction and urban planning
40 hours
Introduction
Objectives
- To understand the fundamental concepts of structural rehabilitation.
- To identify defects in building components effectively.
- To recognise common defects in bridges.
- To analyse repair techniques for structural problems.
- To evaluate reinforcement methods for structural integrity.
- To develop strategies for comprehensive structural assessments.
- To apply knowledge to real-world rehabilitation scenarios.
Table of Contents
UNIT 1. FUNDAMENTAL CONCEPTS
Fundamental concepts
Seating cracks
Crack control
Faults in reinforced concrete structures
Wood-related diseases
UNIT 2. DEFECTS IN BUILDING ELEMENTS
Introduction
Roof defects. General aspects
Defects in roofs according to their types
Facade defects
Pathologies affecting columns and slabs
UNIT 3. BRIDGE PATHOLOGIES
Foundation pathologies
Pathologies in the substructure
Defects in the superstructure of concrete bridges
Defects in the superstructure of the arched fridge
Defects in the superstructure of steel and composite bridges
UNIT 4. REPAIRS AND REINFORCEMENTS
Underpinning in shallow foundations
Repairs to concrete structures
Reinforcement in concrete structures
Detailed design of composite columns
Moisture and water leakage treatment
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