Advanced Materials & Technology in Concrete Industry

OBJECTIVES
By the end of this training course, the participants will be able to:
• Familiarise with new project management approach for brownfield project
• Describe with new design methods and differentiates between codes and standard
• Explain with new materials in the concrete industry
• Familiarise with advanced method s of construction
• Familiarise with High-Performance Concrete (HPC), High Strength Concrete (HSC), and Self – Consolidating Concrete (SCC)
• Familiarise with all up to date materials and method of repair
• Capable of designing and executing CFRP for concrete strengthening

Introduction to Advanced Materials
• Concrete Quality Control
• Concrete Design Mix
• High Strength Concrete and High-Performance Concrete
• Special Constituent Materials and Admixtures
• Construction Practices for Concrete in the Gulf Area
• Precautions for Different Concreting Operations in the Hot Weather of Gulf Region
• Standard Test Methods for Non-Conventional Concretes and Reinforcement

High Strength Concrete (HSC) and Ultra-High-Performance Concrete (HPC) Characteristic
• High Strength Concrete: General
• Advanced Additives in Reinforced Concrete
• Types of Concrete Additives and Limits
• Slag (GGBS), Fly Ash and Silica Fume
• High Strength Concrete: Production
• Batching and Mixing High Strength Concrete
• Placing and Compacting High Strength Concrete
• Corrosion Phenomena in Steel Bars

Corrosion and Advanced Technique and Materials for Protection
• Standard Test Methods for Properties of FRP Rods
• Technical Specifications for Concrete and Reinforcement
• Protecting Steel Reinforcement from Corrosion by Advanced Materials
• Non-Traditional Types of Reinforcement Used in Concrete Structures
• Galvanized and Epoxy Coated Bars
• Fiber Reinforced Plastic (FRP) Reinforcement for Concrete
• Anodic Inhibitor
• Standard Specifications for Epoxy-Coated Bars

Advanced Materials and Technique for Concrete Repair
• Rubber Concrete
• Light Weight Concrete
• Concrete with Fiber
• Evaluating the Existing Structure
• Define Repair Procedure
• Convention Repair Methods to Slab and Beam
• Foundation repair by New Materials
• Using Steel Section to Repair Latex Modified Concrete
• Standard Specifications and Guides
• Latex Modified Concrete
o Production
o Properties and Applications
Using CFRP for Repair
• Repair Technique by using CFRP
• Design of the CFRP Philosophy
• Selecting the Reasonable Materials
• Execution of the CFRP
• Advanced Programs for Inspection and Repair

Methodology
The training methodology integrates lectures, interactive discussions, collaborative group exercises, and illustrative examples. Participants will acquire a blend of theoretical insights and hands-on practical experience, emphasizing the application of learned techniques. This approach ensures that attendees return to their professional environments equipped with both the competence and self-assurance to effectively implement the acquired skills in their responsibilities.

DATE:
1ST BATCH:        8th – 11th Apr, 2025      

2ND BATCH:       12th – 15th Aug, 2025
3RDBATCH:        2nd – 5th Dec, 2025