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:
- Role of different construction materials in structures
- Selection criteria & proportioning of concrete materials
- Concreting processes in the Arabian area
- Standard test methods for concrete during construction
- Destructive & non- destructive test methods for concrete in service
- Interpretation of concrete test results
- Reinforcement types: deformed, epoxy-coated & FRP bars
- Standard test methods for different reinforcement types
- Technical specifications for concrete & reinforcement
- Lab. Demonstration
- Repair materials used in construction
- Sample technical specifications of repair materials
- General discussion & conclusions
Who Can Benefit?
Design Engineers, Supervision Engineers, Architects, Contractors, Structural & Construction Staff.