Building Structural Repairs

Industry-Specific
Digital Skills

Engineering, Construction, and Infrastructure

Duration

35h

PRESENTATION

Currently, building structure repair is a crucial field due to aging infrastructure and the growing demand for proper maintenance. This This course offers you the opportunity to delve into the analysis of structural pathologies, covering everything from masonry and concrete structures to rolled steel and wood. The skills you acquire will enable you to identify and solve complex problems, ensuring the durability and safety of buildings. By choosing this course, you’ll position yourself in a booming industry where the demand for qualified professionals continues to grow. Our online training gives you the flexibility to study at your own pace without compromising the quality of your learning. Join this exciting field and gain knowledge that will open the door to countless career opportunities.

Objectives

– Understand the pathology of structures to identify common problems.

– Inspect factory structures to identify damage and propose solutions.

– Evaluate concrete structures, taking into account their characteristics and vulnerabilities.

– Identify defects in rolled steel structures and their causes.

– Learn repair techniques for wooden structures to preserve their integrity.

– Apply analytical methods to diagnose structural failures.

– Develop effective strategies for repairing damaged structures.

Syllabus

TEACHING UNIT 1. INTRODUCTION. STRUCTURAL FAILURES 1. Introduction TEACHING UNIT 2. MASONRY STRUCTURES 1. Construction and Mechanical Typologies 2. The Problem of Structural Diagnosis. The Technical Report 3. Cracks and Displacements. Causes 4. Methods 5. Considerations on the Initial Conditions for Finite Element Analysis of Existing Structures 6. The Structural Behavior of Masonry 7. Diagnosis and Assessment of the Safety Level TEACHING UNIT 3. CONCRETE STRUCTURES 1. Nature and Formation of Cracks in Ductile Materials 2. Cracks-Inducing Stresses 3. Origin of Cracks 4. Determination and Calculation of Deflections. Mechanical Testing of a Cracked Structure 5. What to Do When Cracks and Fissures Appear? 6. Repair of cracks in concrete structures 7. Types of reinforcement 8. Recommended reading TEACHING UNIT 4. PATHOLOGY OF ROLLED STEEL STRUCTURES 1. Pathology of rolled steel structures 2. The material 3. Joints 4. Design 5. Fabrication 6. Construction: assembly 7. Guidelines for repairing steel structures 8. Reference Standards TEACHING UNIT 5. WOODEN STRUCTURES 1. Introduction 2. Material Characteristics 3. Behavior 4. Damage to Wood Structures 5. Inspection 6. Recommendations for Reinforcing Wood Structures 7. Techniques for Reinforcing Wood Structures 8. Standards 9. Remedial Treatments 10. Bibliography
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Many courses can be credited toward the master's programs at Structuralia.

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