Design for Durability, Assessment and Repair module (CE50017)

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Credits

20

Module code

CE50017

This module deals with the specification of concrete materials and implications of various repair strategies for concrete structures.  This includes: Review of the nature of concrete in structures, overview of the causes and mechanisms of deterioration of concrete including chemical attack, corrosion of reinforcement, physical and mechanical attack. 

Core elements of the module are:

  • Production of durable concrete: Mix constituents and composition
  • Integrating durability into design: British and European standards, design, detailing, and workmanship
  • Theoretical evaluation of potential durability of structural concrete
  • Test methods for evaluating potential durability of structural concrete
  • Environmental Benefits of Durable Concrete Construction
  • Review of common defects in concrete and concrete structures and their effect on serviceability
  • Inspection, Testing and Assessment of Concrete Structures
  • Performance and Integrity Testing
  • Planning and Interpretation of In-situ testing
  • Strengthening Methods for Concrete Elements
  • Characteristics of repair materials