Deteriorating concrete structures do not have to be demolished and rebuilt, since with the right diagnosis and technique, most can be restored to safe, long-term service through effective Concrete Repair. This training course gives participants a complete, practical grounding in advanced repair and strengthening practice, connecting accurate condition assessment directly to durable, cost-effective repair and strengthening solutions.

Participants will strengthen their understanding of rehabilitation strategies for aging and deteriorated concrete structures, and will build practical competency in selecting and applying crack repair techniques suited to different crack types and causes. The course places strong emphasis on modern FRP strengthening methods for enhancing structural capacity, and develops sound skills in planning and executing structural restoration works that restore both safety and serviceability.

This program is delivered by Arab British Fellowship Training Academy through its Advanced Concrete Repair Rehabilitation and Structural Strengthening Techniques Training Course, designed to build well-rounded, practical concrete repair and strengthening capability for civil and structural engineers.

By the end of this training course, participants will be able to:

• Apply core principles of Concrete Repair to deteriorated concrete structures
• Assess concrete condition and diagnose the causes of deterioration
• Plan and implement rehabilitation strategies for aging structures
• Select and apply appropriate crack repair methods and materials
• Design and specify FRP strengthening systems for structural enhancement
• Plan and manage structural restoration projects from assessment to completion
• Apply relevant codes and standards to concrete repair and strengthening practice

Target Group

• Civil and structural engineers involved in repair and strengthening projects
• Maintenance and asset management engineers responsible for aging structures
• Site engineers and contractors executing concrete repair works
• Structural assessment and inspection professionals
• Engineers advancing their expertise in concrete repair and structural strengthening

Foundations of Concrete Repair

• The role of Concrete Repair in structural asset management
• Causes and mechanisms of concrete deterioration
• Key considerations in repair and strengthening practice

Condition Assessment

• Techniques for diagnosing concrete deterioration and damage
• Interpreting inspection and testing data
• Linking assessment findings to repair strategy selection

Rehabilitation Strategies

• Planning rehabilitation programs for deteriorated structures
• Selecting repair materials and methods for different exposure conditions
• Managing rehabilitation works with minimal disruption to operations

Crack Repair

• Classifying crack types and identifying their causes
• Selecting and applying crack repair techniques and materials
• Quality control for crack repair works

FRP Strengthening

• Principles of FRP strengthening for concrete elements
• Design considerations for FRP strengthening systems
• Installation and quality control practices for FRP applications

Structural Restoration

• Planning structural restoration projects from assessment to execution
• Coordinating structural restoration with ongoing structural performance
• Practical measures to extend the service life of repaired structures

Practical Application

• Case studies in Concrete Repair and structural strengthening
• Common repair and strengthening challenges and solutions
• Lessons learned from real concrete rehabilitation projects