This course is designed to meet the needs primarily of executive managers, working in the area of civil engineering construction, and facing the challenges of maintaining and preserving good, sound buildings. It is also useful for structural engineers, quality assurance experts, construction and supervision engineers, owners and managers of constructed facilities.
Duration
5 Days
Programme Overview
This course is planned to answer technical questions frequently asked by the experienced engineer and executive. It includes information about the significance of applicable codes and standards, critical characteristics of a given structure, critical loads, load combinations and load effects, types and causes of common deficiencies of structures, workable preventive measures for the decay and deterioration of structures, and the use of innovative technology and new materials.
Objectives
To understand the philosophy and significance of codes and standards
To learn about the uncertainty associated with loads and load effects
To understand the causes and mechanisms leading to deficient structures
To work out preventive measures to counteract the deterioration of structures
To plan effective maintenance programs
To understand the nature of innovative technology and new materials
To learn about specific needs and requirements for concrete, steel, and other structures
To comprehend the role of the designer, the contractor and the supervision in producing sound structures
To provide an overview of the role of effective management
To learn from past lessons
To learn from historical structures that stood the test of time
Methodology
This training course will utilize a variety of proven adult learning techniques to ensure maximum understanding, comprehension and retention of the information presented. This includes formal lectures and interactive worked examples included in several workshops. Presented also will be several illustrative and instructive videos. The emphasis in the seminar will be on the explanation of all technical points and providing answers to problems that are encountered in everyday industrial practice related to operation and maintenance, as well as repair and alterations of industrial heating equipment
Course Outline
Day One - Codes and standards
Why do we need the codes?
Past and Current Structural Codes and Standards
The multidisciplinary design effort
Design – construction process
Design standards and their relationship to structural performance
Construction standards
List of 100 most frequently cited ASHA construction standards
Drawings and specifications
Technical specifications
Shop drawings
Document review
Design and construction checklists
The uniform code for building conservation
Day Two - Loads and hazards
Establishing the loads and load effects on the structure
Safety of Structures
Serviceability of structures
Establishing the capacity of the structure
Critical characteristics of steel structures
Critical characteristics of concrete structures
Accelerated Testing
Cumulative Error
Computer software
The Dangers of Computer Analysis
Day Three – Performance Prediction & Assessment
Structural Reliability
Parallel Systems
General Systems
Reliability-Based Condition Assessment
Updating
Steel buildings – common areas of deficiency
Reinforced and pre-stressed concrete buildings – common areas of deficiency
Human Perceptions of Durability
A summary of seismic deficiencies and design constraints
Maintenance versus repair
Different Maintenance Options
Accepting Undesirable Existing Conditions
Preventing deterioration
Preventive measures
Case Studies
Day Four – Survey & Data Analysis
Strategies for Maintenance and Repair
Condition Survey
Initial Site Visit
Data Acquisition
Condition Survey
Detailed Inspections
Tools and Equipment
Common Problems
Sampling For Test Specimens
Testing Procedures
Investigation Summary
Peer review
Project delivery methods
Day Five – Technology and Challenges from the Past
