Advanced Concrete Technology for Durable and Sustainable Civil Infrastructure

This course consists of several workshops that provide state-of-the-art knowledge on durable and sustainable concrete, including mineral additions and chemical admixtures that enhance the workability, strength, and durability of concrete. The workshops will also enhance the decision-making process regarding various concrete products, construction procedures, and performance test methods. This course is designed to provide participants with a detailed and up-to-date overview of Advanced Concrete Technology for Durable & Sustainable Civil Infrastructure. It covers the advanced concrete technology, cement chemistry and mineral additives; the aggregates and their role in durability including water, admixtures and their effects; the sustainable concrete design concepts, standards and specifications; the durability design principles and corrosion of reinforcement in concrete; the permeability and porosity control, freeze-thaw and sulfate attack resistance; the alkali-silica and other aggregate reactions, concrete microstructure and durability link; the performance-based concrete mix design; and the high-performance and ultra-high performance concrete (HPC/UHPC). Further, the course will also discuss the self-consolidating concrete (SCC), fiber reinforced concrete (FRC) and testing methods for fresh concrete and hardened concrete; the mechanisms of concrete deterioration and condition assessment and diagnosis; the concrete repair materials and methods, surface protection and coatings; the strengthening and rehabilitation techniques, innovative concrete technologies and concrete for extreme environments; and the field practices and quality assurance.