The workshop will refresh the engineer’s and technician’s knowledge and understanding of concrete properties to enable him/her to rationally specify economic design solutions for reinforced concrete structures. Based on fundamental aspects of concrete materials technology, the workshop will discuss design procedures and constituent material choices for general and specific requirements. Important properties such as strength and strength development, elastic deformations, shrinkage and creep, and durability will be discussed. The presentations cover fundamental materials aspects, design methods, test procedures and prediction models for concrete properties.

The underlying aims of the workshop are to highlight the importance of materials in the design and performance of concrete structures and to facilitate a good understanding of modern concrete technology in order to promote economic and sustainable design of reinforced concrete structures.

The workshop will include classroom lectures, discussions and practicals, and laboratory work (demonstrations, hands-on experience in concrete manufacture and testing). Depending on availability, a site visit may be included.

Dept. of Civil Engineering course