Building Preventive Maintenance

Civil Engineering

Objectives:

- to Understand the philosophy and significance of codes and Standards
- to Learn about the uncertainty associated with loads and load effects
- to Understand the causes and mechanisms leading to deficient structures
- to workout preventive measures to counteract deterioration of structures
- to Plan effective Maintenance programs
- to Understand the nature of innovative technology and new materials
- to Learn about specific needs and requirements for Concrete, Steel and other structures
- to Comprehend the role of the designer, the contractor and the supervision in producing sound structures
- to Provide an Overview for the role of effective management
- to Learn from past lessons
- to Learn from historical structures that stood the test of time

Outline:

Day 1: Codes and standards
Day 2: Loads and hazards
Day 3 – Performance Prediction & Assessment
Day 4 – Survey & Data Analysis
Day 5 – Technology and Challenges from the Past

Methodology:

This training course will utilize a variety of proven adult learning techniques to ensure maximum understanding, comprehension and retention of the information presented. This includes formal lectures and interactive worked examples included in several workshops. Presented also will be several illustrative and instructive videos. The emphasis in the seminar will be on the explanation of all technical points and providing answers to problems that are encountered in everyday industrial practice related to operation and maintenance, as well as repair and alterations of industrial heating equipment