The Advanced Concrete Repair, Rehabilitation and Structural Strengthening Techniques Training Course provides advanced knowledge and practical skills for professionals involved in Concrete Repair, rehabilitation, maintenance, and structural restoration. The course covers systematic assessment of concrete deterioration, damage diagnosis, repair material selection, crack repair methods, and modern strengthening techniques for improving structural safety, durability, and service life.

Delivered by The British Academy For Training and Development as part of its Construction and Civil Engineering Training Courses, this programme explores advanced approaches to structural rehabilitation and engineering maintenance and operation. Participants will examine FRP strengthening, concrete restoration, corrosion-related damage, repair specifications, quality control, and performance evaluation to support effective and sustainable structural rehabilitation projects.

• Understand advanced principles and practices of Concrete Repair and structural rehabilitation.
• Identify common causes and mechanisms of concrete deterioration and structural damage.
• Apply systematic inspection, assessment, and damage diagnosis techniques.
• Develop effective strategies for concrete crack repair and defect treatment.
• Select suitable repair materials and technologies for different structural conditions.
• Understand modern FRP strengthening systems and their applications.
• Apply techniques for structural restoration, strengthening, and durability improvement.
• Evaluate corrosion damage and appropriate repair and protection methods.
• Develop effective repair specifications, method statements, and quality control procedures.
• Assess the performance and long-term durability of repaired and strengthened structures.

Target Audience

• Civil and structural engineers
• Construction and maintenance engineers
• Structural repair and rehabilitation specialists
• Site engineers and project engineers
• Building and infrastructure maintenance professionals
• Construction managers and project managers
• Consultants involved in structural assessment and rehabilitation
• Quality control and quality assurance engineers
• Engineers responsible for concrete structures and asset management
• Professionals seeking advanced expertise in structural restoration and strengthening

Module 1: Advanced Concrete Deterioration and Structural Assessment

• Causes and mechanisms of concrete deterioration
• Structural defects and failure mechanisms
• Concrete condition assessment
• Visual inspection and diagnostic techniques
• Non-destructive and semi-destructive testing methods
• Structural integrity and serviceability evaluation

Module 2: Concrete Repair Principles and Repair Strategies

• Principles of effective Concrete Repair
• Repair strategy development
• Selection of appropriate repair methods
• Repair material compatibility
• Surface preparation and substrate treatment
• Repair planning and execution requirements

Module 3: Crack Investigation and Crack Repair Techniques

• Types and causes of concrete cracking
• Structural and non-structural cracks
• Crack mapping and assessment
• Crack repair materials and techniques
• Injection, sealing, routing, and filling methods
• Prevention of recurring cracks

Module 4: Advanced Concrete Repair Materials

• Cementitious repair materials
• Polymer-modified repair systems
• Epoxy and resin-based materials
• Grouts and bonding agents
• Rapid-setting and high-performance repair materials
• Material selection based on structural and environmental conditions

Module 5: Reinforcement Corrosion and Concrete Rehabilitation

• Mechanisms of reinforcement corrosion
• Carbonation and chloride-induced deterioration
• Corrosion assessment and diagnosis
• Concrete removal and reinforcement treatment
• Corrosion protection systems
• Rehabilitation strategies for deteriorated reinforced concrete

Module 6: Structural Strengthening Techniques

• Principles of structural strengthening
• Load assessment and strengthening requirements
• Reinforced concrete strengthening methods
• Section enlargement and concrete jacketing
• Steel plate and steel member strengthening
• Strengthening of beams, columns, slabs, and other structural elements

Module 7: FRP Strengthening and Advanced Composite Systems

• Fundamentals of FRP strengthening
• Carbon, glass, and aramid fibre systems
• Externally bonded FRP applications
• Strengthening beams, columns, slabs, and walls
• Bonding, anchorage, and installation considerations
• Inspection and quality control of FRP systems

Module 8: Structural Restoration and Performance Improvement

• Structural restoration principles
• Restoration of ageing concrete structures
• Strengthening for increased load capacity
• Seismic and durability-related strengthening
• Improving structural service life
• Sustainable rehabilitation and life-cycle considerations

Module 9: Repair Quality Control and Project Management

• Repair specifications and method statements
• Quality assurance and quality control
• Site supervision and workmanship requirements
• Testing and acceptance criteria
• Repair documentation and reporting
• Monitoring repaired and strengthened structures

Module 10: Advanced Rehabilitation Case Studies

• Assessment of real-world concrete deterioration
• Repair and strengthening strategy development
• Selection of rehabilitation technologies
• Evaluation of repair performance
• Lessons learned from structural restoration projects
• Practical application of advanced repair and strengthening methods