Structural Surveys - Identification + Repair of Structural Defects
Courses Background:
COURSE BACKGROUND
This course will look at how to identify, investigate and resolve commonly encountered structural defects, including subsidence, that occur in low rise commercial and residential buildings. Both initial diagnosis and further investigations will be covered, as well as typical repair options. The course will be of interest to those involved in the management, maintenance or inspection of buildings. Some advice will be given on writing reports. The course will NOT cover detailed design of remedial foundations or pricing.
Speakers:
David Symonds BSc, DIC, CEng, MICE, FRSA
Public Course Delegate Rate:
£280 plus VAT
Course Duration:
1 Day
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Course Content:
INITIAL DIAGNOSIS
Initial inspections, background information and observations
Recording information
Diagnostic tools, crack shapes and configurations, distortion
FURTHER INVESTIGATIONS
Crack and level monitoring
Excavations and boreholes
Soil testing, laboratory analysis and root identification
TYPICAL STRUCTURAL DEFECTS
Expansion and contraction, shrinkage, temperature and moisture/humidity, different materials
Lateral restraint problems
Corrosion and rot, chemical attack
Concrete defects
Accidental damage
Loading problems, settlement, eccentric loads, replacement windows
Vibration
Repair options
SUBSIDENCE
The difference between subsidence and settlement
Shallow foundations and filled ground
Clay soils, shrinkage, trees
Water, leaking drains
Peat, mining and other less frequent causes of subsidence
Repair options
REPORT WRITING
Writing a report to meet the objectives
Contents, layout, completeness and clarity
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