Conservation of concrete

Dates: 10-13 SEPTEMBER 2012
Course code: BC3D166
Non-residential fee: £507(including cover charge for materials)

This course is intended for architects, surveyors, engineers, contractors and conservators responsible for, or otherwise involved in, the repair, conservation and maintenance of architecturally or historically significant structural or decorative concrete.

The course has been prepared in response to the increasing number of concrete buildings, both pre-cast and in-situ structures, which are beginning to be recognised as being historically significant, and are showing signs of severe deterioration and/or are in need of sympathetic renovation and repair. Concrete conservation is a relatively new and developing area of expertise.

The course includes development and implementation of a philosophy; manufacture and construction processes; constituent materials and their characteristics; weathering and decay processes related to detailed design and environment; corrosion of reinforcement; surveying, recording and assessment of condition; suitability of proprietary repair systems; applying traditional repair approaches; assessing cracks, corroding reinforcement and surface spoiling; patch repairs; casting techniques; matching surface finishes; cleaning and other surface treatments; maintenance programmes; the importance of patina.

COURSE LEADER: Catherine Croft
PRINCIPAL TUTOR: Colin Burns