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Course Code: CEC 101
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Building Preventive Maintenance
Course Sector:
Civil Engineering
Course Dates and Locations
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No.
Date
Days
Location
Fees
Enrollment
01
5 Days
London, UK $4,950
02
5 Days
Abu Dhabi, UAE $4,250
Introduction
Training course introducion / brief
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.
Course Objectives
At the end of the training course, participants will be able to
- 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 workout preventive measures to counteract 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 for the role of effective management
- To learn from past lessons
- To learn from historical structures that stood the test of time
Course Audience
Who is this course for, and can benefit the most
- civil engineers.
- Experienced Civil Engineers Seeking Professional Development
- Architects and Urban Planners
- Entrepreneurs in the Construction Industry
- Project Managers in the Construction Industry
Course Outline
The course aims and learning outcomes
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
Loads and hazards: their nature, magnitude and consequences
- 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
Reliability Based Condition Assessment
- Structural Reliability
- Parallel Systems
- General Systems
- Performance Prediction
- Updating
- Steel buildings – common areas of deficiency
- Reinforced and prestressed 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
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
Changing technology
- Innovative materials
- Typical structural challenges
- Lessons from the past
- Lessons from historical structures
- Monitoring Programs
- Unforeseen problems
- Some practical tips
- A word of caution
- Old age death
- The weaknesses of mother earth
- The future of structures
- Challenges of the 21st century
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BOOST's Professional Attendance Certificate “BPAC” is always given to the delegates after completing the training course, and depends on their attendance of the program at a rate of no less than 80%, besides their active participation and engagement during the program sessions.
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Our Training programs are implemented by combining the participants' academic knowledge and practical practice (30% theoretical / 70% practical activities).
At The end of the training program, Participants are involved in practical workshop to show their skills in applying what they were trained for. A detailed report is submitted to each participant and the training department in the organization on the results of the participant's performance and the return on training. Our programs focus on exercises, case studies, and individual and group presentations.
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