Print this pageEvaluation and Repair of Concrete Structures
Course Outline
Distress and deterioration
of concrete may be caused by many different factors such as accidental loading,
chemical reactions, corrosion of embedded metal, freezing and thawing, and inadequate
construction or design. This course provides guidance on evaluating the condition
of the concrete in a structure, relating the condition of the concrete to the
underlying cause or causes of that condition, selecting an appropriate repair
material and method for any deficiency found, using the selected materials and
methods to repair or rehabilitate the structure, and preparing concrete investigation
reports for repair and rehabilitation projects. This course includes a multiple-choice
quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials.
Learning Objective
At
the conclusion of this course, the student will:
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Have a better understanding of the underlying cause or causes of concrete
distress and deterioration;
- Be familiar with the materials and methods used for the concrete repair.
Course Content
The
purpose of this course is to provide guidance on evaluation and repair of concrete
structures. You are required to study the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' Engineering Manual EM 1110-2-2002:
Evaluation and Repair of Concrete Structures (1995
edition, 184 pages, a PDF file, 13 MB)
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The following contains the
outline of the Engineering Manual EM 1110-2-2002:
Engineering and Design - Evaluation and Repair of Concrete Structures
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 - Introduction
Chapter 2 - Evaluation of the Concrete in Concrete Structures
Chapter 3 - Causes of Distress and Deterioration of Concrete
Chapter 4 - Planning and Design of Concrete Repair
Chapter 5 - Concrete Removal and Preparation for Repair
Chapter 6 - Materials and Methods for Repair and Rehabilitation
Chapter 7 - Maintenance of Concrete
Chapter 8 - Specialized Repairs
Chapter 9 - Concrete Investigation Reports
Appendix A - References
Appendix B - Glossary
Appendix C - Abbreviations
Course Summary
This manual discusses both concrete evaluation methods and the concrete repair techniques. It also contains many illustrative photos and diagrams to assist readers to have a better understanding of the materials and methods.Quiz
Once you finish studying the above course content you need to take a quiz to obtain the PDH credits.
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