Concrete Technology 2

Mechanical, physical, chemical and electrochemical deterioration mechanisms. Planning and execution of structural assessment. Test loads. Evaluation of the need for maintenance and repair. Service life evaluation. Maintenance- and repair- materials and methods. Strengthening. Quality control of repair works.

The course shall give the students both theoretical and practical knowledge about maintenance and repair of concrete structures. The most common types of deterioration mechanisms as well as and principles for structural assessment of concrete structures are described.

Lectures, colloquiums, group works and exercises. If there is a re-sit examination, the examination form may be changed from written to oral. The lectures and exercises are in English when students who do not speak Norwegian take the course.