Structures (including structural elements, architectural works, and electro-mechanical facilities) like people never get younger. Structures, like people can maintain their good health with age, if properly cared for, examined, maintained, and repaired when needed. 

It may be said that a structure that has withstood the combined effects of use, abuse, loads, and environmental conditions over time has, in fact, proven itself. However, buildings and other structures do deteriorate with time because of repeated loadings, exposure to the elements, aging of materials, wear and tear from normal use, abuse, inadequate maintenance, and other factors.

Engineers and managers working in the field of design, construction and maintenance of structures often feel the lack of a comprehensive practical guide on the practice, needs and effective programs of good maintenance. Few practical references are available that bridge the gap between theoretical, technical, practical and managerial matters in this regard.

This course is planned to answer technical questions frequently asked by the experienced engineer and executive. It includes information about the significance of applicable codes and standards, critical characteristics of a given structure, and causes of common deficiencies of structures, workable preventive measures for the decay and deterioration of structures, maintenance work types, root cause analysis, comprehensive check list library and the use of innovative technology and new materials.

This course is designed to meet the needs primarily of engineers and managers, working in the area of construction engineering, and facing the challenges of maintaining and preserving good, sound buildings. It is specifically useful for structural engineers, Architectural engineers Electro-mechanical engineers, quality assurance experts, construction and supervision engineers, owners and managers of constructed facilities. 



It is expected that a number of the attendees will find the information beneficial and a useful addition to their reference library even though they are not directly practicing in the field. 



Engineers involved in design, supervision, construction or planning will find many direct links with their practice and requirements and can put the information provided to use immediately.

Day One

Introduction to maintenance and repair works 

ν Meaning of maintenance and repair.

ν When we Need for maintenance or repair?

ν Target of maintenance organization.

ν Objects and maintenance works.

The structural organization of maintenance management.

Establishing of maintenance objectives 

Factors to be included in maintenance objectives. 

MAINTENANCE STRATEGY

ν THE FACTORS DETERMINING MAINTENANCE STRATEGY.

ν Total Productive Maintenance (TPM)

ν Top-Down-Bottom-Up Approach (TDBU)

ν Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM)

MAINTENANCE TYPES



Day Two

Maintenance and repair of structural works

ν Safety of Structures

ν Serviceability of structures

ν Establishing the capacity of the structure

Assessment of Site Conditions

ν Construction safety codes

ν Inspection of structures

ν Accepting undesirable existing conditions

ν Improvements in durability

ν Detailed inspections

ν Problem conditions requiring special consideration

Engineering Analysis of Structural Defects

ν Types and causes of nonperformance and failures

ν Causes of deterioration of concrete

ν Exposure to aggressive chemicals

ν Carbonation

ν Freeze and thaw disintegration

ν Erosion

ν Alkali-silica reactivity

ν Thermal volume change

ν Fire damage

ν Non-structural elements



Day Three

Maintenance and repair strategies

ν Anatomy of surface repairs

ν Repair concepts

ν Repair approaches

ν Shoring

ν External prestressing.

ν Supplemental reinforcement

ν Stress reduction

ν Internal, external grouting

ν Epoxy repair

ν Span shortening techniques

ν Different strategies

ν Polymer composites

Repair works

ν Reasons and causes of deterioration of structural elements.

ν Shape of distress for structural elements.(slabs-beams- columns-walls-foundation) 

ν Repair of different structural elements.

Shoring

Preparing

Constructing of repair works.

Protecting the repair works.



Day four

Maintenance and repair of architectural works

ν Types of architectural elements.

roofing

paints

Wooden works

Walls

Stairs

Fences

Cladding

ν Life time of architectural elements

ν Inspection period of architectural elements.

ν Causes of deterioration of architectural elements.

ν Maintenance of architectural works.

ν Repair and replacement of architectural works.



Day Five 

Maintenance and repair of Electro-mechanical systems

ν Types of Electro-mechanical systems.

Water supply system

Sanitary system.

A/C system 

Electric system.

Heating and ventilating system

ν Life time of Electro-mechanical systems

ν Inspection period of Electro-mechanical systems.

ν Causes of deterioration of Electro-mechanical systems.

ν Maintenance of Electro-mechanical systems.

ν Replacement of Electro-mechanical systems