Protecting and Repairing Concrete Structures
Fee: $1,775 / Online / Feb 17 - 19, 2027 / Course Code: 17-0222-ONL27
OVERVIEW
Please note, This instructor-led course has specific dates and times:
This course is held online over 3 days on the following schedule (All times in Eastern Time Zone): Day 1: 10 am to 6 pm Eastern (Will include the usual breaks) Day 2: 10 am to 6 pm Eastern (Will include the usual breaks) Day 3: 10 am to 1:30 pm Eastern (Will include the usual breaks)
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Diagnose deterioration mechanisms in concrete structures using visual and advanced testing methods
- Select and interpret appropriate inspection and non‑destructive testing techniques to support sound engineering judgment
- Assess structural condition, durability, and remaining service life to inform repair, rehabilitation, or replacement decisions
- Develop practical, cost‑effective concrete repair and rehabilitation strategies aligned with applicable standards
- Evaluate repair materials and techniques to improve long‑term performance and durability of concrete structures
Description
Concrete structures play a critical role in the built environment, yet many are affected by deterioration mechanisms that are not always visible or well understood. Decisions related to inspection, rehabilitation, or replacement often must be made with incomplete information, time constraints, and competing technical and economic considerations. Relying solely on visual inspection or prescriptive solutions can result in ineffective repairs, increased risk, or premature failure.
This course provides a structured, practical approach to evaluating existing concrete structures, identifying the underlying causes of deterioration, and selecting appropriate inspection, testing, and repair strategies. You will examine common degradation mechanisms such as corrosion, environmental attack, cracking, and material incompatibility, and learn how these issues influence durability, safety, and lifecycle performance.
Through real‑world case studies, proven methodologies, and current industry practices, you will develop the capability to assess condition and risk, interpret test data, and make informed decisions regarding concrete repair and rehabilitation. The course emphasizes practical application, helping you determine when repair is appropriate, how to optimize restoration strategies, and when replacement can be avoided.
Who Should Attend
This course is designed for:
- Engineers and engineering technologists involved in the design, inspection, or rehabilitation of concrete structures
- Structural, construction, and consulting professionals responsible for condition assessment and repair recommendations
- Owners, facility managers, and building managers overseeing concrete infrastructure
- Inspectors, technicians, and professionals involved in testing, monitoring, and maintenance programs
- Professionals seeking to strengthen their ability to evaluate concrete performance and make informed repair decisions
SYLLABUS
Day I
Why Concrete Deteriorates Part 1
- Introduction: cement and concrete
- Causes of concrete deterioration
- Corrosion of embedded reinforcement
- Frost action
- Examples and case studies
Why Concrete Deteriorates Part 2
- Sulphate attack
- Alkali-aggregate reaction
- Examples and case studies
Why Concrete Deteriorates Part 3
- Dimensional stability (shrinkage, creep, thermal effects)
- Loads, workmanship, and other causes
- Examples and case studies
Monitoring and Inspection
- Visual inspection
- Reading cracks
- Non-destructive testing methods: strength methods, impact echo and other ultrasonic techniques, radar, infra-red, non-destructive methods for corrosion inspection, surface assessment methods
- Guide for making a condition survey
- Routine monitoring
- The investigation following the identification of the need for preventive action
Day II
Review of Day I and Preview of Day II
Concrete Repair: Strategy and Economics
- Surface preparation methods
- Surface repair techniques
- Repair strategies
- Compatibility between substrate and repair material
- Replacing corroded bars
- Pinpointing and repairing a structural deficiency
Epoxy Injection
- Causes and evaluation of cracks
- Technique and procedure
- Repairing cracks
- Case studies
Other Materials for Concrete Repair
- Polymer-modified concrete
- Fibre-reinforced concrete and shotcrete
- Elastomeric coatings
- Penetrating and film-forming sealers
- Moisture protection systems for joints
Repair Using Fibre-Reinforced Polymers (FRP)
- Surface Preparation
- Repair materials
- Strengthening for axial load
- Strengthening for flexural load
- Strengthening for shear load
- Case studies and design guidelines
Case Studies
- Reinforced concrete and precast, pre-stressed parking garages: condition evaluation, load capacity evaluation, interpretation and rehabilitation, maintenance and restoration within budget
Adjournment
Day III
Review of Days I and II and Preview of Day III
Case Studies
- Bridge decks
- Exterior Walls
- Balconies
- Fire Damage
- Foundations
Forensic Structural Engineering
- Implications of structural damage and failure
- Litigation issues
- Construction claims and the role of the engineer
Presentation and Interpretation of Condition Survey Reports
- Responsibilities
- Checklist of inspection
- Inspection planning
- Documentation
- Field observations and condition survey
- Sampling and material testing
- Evaluation
- Final report
Open Forum: Questions and Answers, Feedback on Achievement of Learning Outcomes
Concluding Remarks and Final Adjournment
INSTRUCTOR
Dean, College of Engineering and Physic — University of Guelph
Guelph, ON
Dean, College of Engineering and Physical Sciences
Moncef received his BASc from Laval University, MASc from Sherbrooke University, and Ph.D. from the University of British Columbia, all in civil engineering. He is currently dean of the College of Engineering and Physical Sciences at the University of Guelph. He was previously professor and chair of the Department of Civil Engineering at McMaster University and professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Western University, where he also served as associate director for Environmental Research Western.
His industrial experience includes serving as technical manager for three different companies. He was licensed as a professional engineer in British Columbia in 1998 and in Ontario in 1999. He is the past chair of the ACI committee 555 on recycled materials, past chair of the CSCE sub-committee on cement and concrete, past chair of the CSCE Materials and Mechanics Division, is deputy chair of the RILEM committee on concrete data science, and was co-chair of the Infrastructure Division of NSERC’s Discovery Grant Committee 1509. He has provided consulting services for some world landmark projects, including some of the world's tallest buildings, the world’s largest airport, the world’s most venerated pedestrian bridge, and the world’s deepest and second-largest water treatment plant.
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