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Dampness and Its Treatment in Buildings

Industry-Specific
Digital Skills

Engineering, Construction, and Infrastructure

Duration

25h

PRESENTATION

The course “Moisture and Its Treatment in Construction” offers you a unique opportunity to specialize in a booming sector where the demand for experts is constantly growing. Dampness is one of the most common and damaging problems in construction, affecting both the structure and the health of buildings. Through this course, you’ll gain an in-depth understanding of the The Impact of Water on Buildings, from capillary moisture to condensation and leaks. You'll develop skills to effectively identify and resolve these problems, which will increase your value in the job market. Online training offers you flexibility and access to up-to-date content, allowing you to learn at your own pace and from anywhere. Join us to become a professional capable of tackling the challenges posed by moisture in the construction industry.

Objectives

– Understand the impact from the water in construction and its relationship to moisture.

– Identify the types of dampness found in buildings and their specific causes.

– Analyze the dampness from capillarity and its effects on walls and structures.

– Distinguish between condensation and other types of moisture problems in buildings.

– Evaluate the leaks y runoff and their proper use in construction.

– Recognize the dampness Below-grade construction and its implications for building construction.

– Identify injuries related to water and propose solutions effective.

Syllabus

TEACHING UNIT 1. INTRODUCTION Water and Building Construction Water-Related Problems Challenges in Diagnosis Inspection Criteria General Principles of Intervention Pathological Moisture Water Barriers Work Plan TEACHING UNIT 2. WATER AND BUILDINGS Nature of Water Sources of Water in Buildings Water in Building Materials Water-Containing Environments in Buildings TEACHING UNIT 3. CAPILLARY MOISTURE Definition Types Phenomenology Problems Causes Information for Diagnosis Repair Prevention TEACHING UNIT 4. CONDENSATION MOISTURE Definition Types Hygrothermal Condensation TEACHING UNIT 5. WATER INFILTRATION Definition Types Symptoms Problems Causes Diagnosis Repair Prevention TEACHING UNIT 6. MOISTURE BELOW GROUND LEVEL Definition Types Phenomenology Issues Causes Diagnosis Repair Emergency and Safety Measures Prevention TEACHING UNIT 7. OTHER TYPES OF MOISTURE AND RELATED DAMAGE Construction-Related Moisture Accidental Moisture Runoff and Splash Moisture Photos TEACHING UNIT 8. OTHER WATER-RELATED DAMAGE Biological Deterioration Thermal Conductivity Freezing and Crystallization Corrosion Spalling Efflorescence Erosion, dissolution, and leaching Expansion or swelling Hydration and hydrolysis Differential leaching Rotting Softening Dirt Other alterations
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