Building conservation masterclasses
Conservation of concrete

1-4 DECEMBER 2008
Conservation of Concrete
BC3D117
Course Leader:  Catherine Croft

This course is intended for architects, surveyors, engineers, contractors and conservators responsible for, or otherwise involved in, the repair, conservation and maintenance of structural and decorative concrete.  The course has been prepared in response to the increasing number of historic concrete buildings and artefacts which are beginning to show signs of deterioration and which often have no previous history of repair or maintenance.  Concrete conservation is a relatively new and developing area of expertise.

Scope of Training
Development and implementation of a philosophy; “cast stone”; reinforced and pre-stressed concrete; manufacture and construction processes; constituent materials and their characteristics; weathering and decay processes related to detailed design and environment; corrosion of reinforcement.

Survey, recording and assessment of condition; traditional approaches to repair and maintenance; treatment of cracks, corroding reinforcement and surface decay; patch repairs; casting techniques; matching surface finishes; conservation of architectural and freestanding sculpture; cleaning, re-colouring and other surface treatments; maintenance programmes.

Non-residential fee:  £430*
* Fully inclusive residential fees vary, please see 'Dates and Fees' section for costs and booking form.