A concrete mix can pass every 28-day strength test and still fail years later, cracking, spalling, or letting reinforcement corrode, simply because durability was never designed in from the start. Concrete Technology is what closes that gap, and this training course builds the practical skills needed to design mixes that perform on the strength test and in the field, over the full service life of the structure.

Participants will work through concrete mix proportioning and material selection, learn how to select and dose admixtures for specific performance targets, and build a working understanding of how durability and compressive strength interact as design requirements rather than separate checkboxes. The emphasis throughout is on diagnosing real concrete performance problems and preventing them at the mix design stage.

The Concrete Technology Training Course: Engineering Durable, High-Performance Mixes is delivered by Arab British Fellowship Training Academy for civil and materials engineers involved in concrete design, specification, and quality control.

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

• Explain how cement, aggregates, and water content shape fresh and hardened concrete mix properties
• Design concrete mixes that achieve target compressive strength and workability together
• Select and dose admixtures to meet specific performance requirements
• Identify the mechanisms behind common concrete durability problems
• Design and specify mixes for durability under defined exposure conditions
• Use strength and quality control testing to verify mix performance on site
• Apply relevant codes and standards to concrete mix design and assessment

Target Audience

• Civil and structural engineers involved in concrete design and specification
• Materials and quality control engineers working with concrete
• Site engineers and construction supervisors responsible for concrete works
• Concrete technologists and laboratory personnel
• Engineers building their expertise in concrete technology

Module 1: Why Concrete Underperforms After Passing Its Strength Test

• The gap between passing a strength test and achieving long-term performance
• Concrete constituents and how each one shapes behavior
• Key considerations that link mix design to real-world performance

Module 2: Concrete Mix Design and Strength Development

• Principles of concrete mix proportioning
• Factors affecting compressive strength development
• Testing and quality control for strength verification

Module 3: Admixtures for Performance Control

• Types and functions of admixtures in concrete
• Selecting admixtures for workability, setting time, and durability
• Practical considerations in dosing and compatibility

Module 4: Deterioration Mechanisms in Concrete

• Mechanisms of concrete deterioration and durability loss
• Exposure classes and how they drive deterioration risk
• Diagnosing the root causes of common concrete problems

Module 5: Designing and Detailing for Durability

• Designing concrete mixes for durability under different exposure classes
• Practical detailing measures to extend service life
• Linking durability requirements back to mix design choices

Module 6: Practical Application and Lessons from the Field

• Case studies in Concrete Technology mix design and durability improvement
• Common concrete performance challenges and how they were solved
• Lessons learned from real concrete engineering projects