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last updated November 2003
 
 
 

COURSE OBJECTIVE

This course aims to present to the designer, architects, technologists and engineers some important factors to consider when making life predictions for the various structures and components exposed to corrosive environments such as atmosphere, soil, waters and chemicals. Empirical formulae based on long-term test will be presented. The merit of accelerate tests (for example B117 and others in ASTM Standard) in life prediction will be discussed in depth. State-of-the-art techniques for corrosion testing and monitoring and its relevance in life prediction will also be discussed.

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COURSE CONTENT

Very few engineering structures can be designed as simple as a lamppost, yet the apparently simple and straightforward structure such as the lamppost can collapse in less than 20 years. Proper life prediction can save the structures and most importantly human lives. This course on life prediction of corrodible structures and components will cover the following topics:

1.    The need for life prediction

2.    The corrosive environments

3.    The structure-environment interactions

4.    Can accelerated tests be used for life prediction ?

5.    The merits of some accelerated tests in ASTM Standards (incl. B117) for life prediction

6.    Life prediction of various metallic structures/components exposed to atmosphere/soil/water

7.    Life prediction of reinforced concrete structures exposed to atmosphere/soil/water

8.    Bridging the gap between expectations and reality -the importance of on-site testing and monitoring

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WHO SHOULD ATTEND

This course has been structured in such a way that it is particularly suited for the designers, architects, technologists and engineers who are interested in life prediction of structures and components exposed to corrosive environments.