Course Catalogue.

After participating in this course, you will be able to:

• Accurately characterize ancient, transit, and modern masonry materials and systems, understanding their unique properties and applications.
• Conduct thorough evaluations and retrofits of masonry structures, ensuring safety and stability.
• Perform detailed site investigations and analyses of existing masonry structures to identify issues and recommend solutions.
• Utilize various techniques to repair, strengthen, and upgrade masonry structures locally and globally.
• Monitor and track building envelope responses to structural and environmental loads using advanced local and global monitoring techniques.

Description
This course offers essential background, reference materials, and guidance to design professionals, building owners, and contractors dealing with existing masonry construction. Addressing historic and modern masonry construction typologies provides valuable insights into construction characteristics, typical material properties, and analytical approaches. Participants will develop a thorough understanding of masonry construction techniques and challenges.

Gaining expertise in structural stabilization, strengthening, and retrofitting masonry structures is vital for maintaining their integrity and longevity. This course covers maintenance and serviceability issues, such as water penetration and cleaning, equipping you with the knowledge to address these challenges effectively. Based on the textbook “Assessment and Retrofit of Masonry Structures” by Ahmad Hamid and Mike Schuller, participants must have basic structural mechanics, analysis, and design knowledge.

Participating in this course will give you practical skills and methodologies for different types of masonry assessment and retrofit projects through detailed case studies, ensuring you are well-prepared to tackle real-world scenarios.

Who Should Attend
Ideal candidates for this course include architects, civil and mechanical engineers, restoration project managers, and building maintenance engineers. Structural engineers, historic preservationists, and construction managers will also find the content highly relevant to their work. This course will significantly benefit professionals involved in maintaining and restoring heritage buildings or those seeking to enhance their expertise in masonry structures.

This course enhances your understanding of masonry construction by offering a comprehensive approach to addressing its complexities. Participants will have the tools and knowledge to succeed in their professional endeavours.