Replacing a deteriorated concrete structure can cost several times more than restoring it, and in most cases it is not even necessary. With the right diagnosis and technique, columns, slabs, and beams that show cracking, spalling, or corrosion damage can be returned to safe, long-term service through effective Concrete Repair. This training course builds that diagnostic and technical capability, connecting accurate condition assessment directly to durable, cost-effective repair and strengthening solutions.

Participants will build practical competency in selecting and applying crack repair techniques suited to different crack types and causes, and will develop sound judgment in planning rehabilitation strategies for aging and deteriorated structures. The course gives particular attention to modern FRP strengthening methods for enhancing structural capacity, and to planning and executing structural restoration works that restore both safety and serviceability.

The Concrete Repair and Structural Strengthening Training Course: Restoring Aging Assets is delivered by Arab British Fellowship Training Academy for civil and structural engineers involved in repair and strengthening projects.

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

• Assess concrete condition and diagnose the underlying causes of deterioration
• Select and apply appropriate crack repair methods and materials for different crack types
• Plan and implement rehabilitation strategies suited to aging and deteriorated structures
• Design and specify FRP strengthening systems to enhance structural capacity
• Plan and manage structural restoration projects from initial assessment through to completion
• Apply relevant codes and standards to concrete repair and strengthening practice

Target Audience

• 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 building their expertise in concrete repair and structural strengthening

Module 1: The Economics and Engineering Case for Repair Over Rebuild

• Why timely Concrete Repair is usually more cost-effective than demolition and rebuilding
• The role of repair and strengthening in structural asset management
• Causes and mechanisms of concrete deterioration

Module 2: Diagnosing Concrete Deterioration

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

Module 3: Rehabilitation Strategies and Crack Repair

• Planning rehabilitation programs for deteriorated structures
• Classifying crack types and identifying their causes
• Selecting and applying crack repair techniques, materials, and quality control

Module 4: FRP and Structural Strengthening Systems

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

Module 5: Delivering Structural Restoration Projects

• Planning structural restoration projects from assessment to execution
• Case studies in concrete repair and structural strengthening
• Common challenges and lessons learned from real rehabilitation projects