Course Objectives:

By the end of the course, participant will be able to understanding the required information & knowledge about the different construction materials & the selection of the most appropriate from available ones. It also addresses the technical specifications & the standard testing methods of these materials. The course will cover both traditional & newly developed construction materials.

Course Outlines:

1. Role of different construction materials in structures
2. Selection criteria & proportioning of concrete materials
3. Concreting processes in the Arabian area
4. Standard test methods for concrete during construction
5. Destructive & non- destructive test methods for concrete in service
6. Interpretation of concrete test results
7. Reinforcement types: deformed, epoxy-coated & FRP bars
8. Standard test methods for different reinforcement types
9. Technical specifications for concrete & reinforcement
10. Lab. Demonstration
11. Repair materials used in construction
12. Sample  technical specifications of repair materials
13. General discussion & conclusions

Who Can Benefit?

Design Engineers, Supervision Engineers, Architects, Contractors, Structural & Construction Staff.