CE06 – Construction Materials (Selection, Specifications & Testing)

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.

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