Non-structural cracks in concrete Training Course

[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text]Course description: Concrete cracks in both the plastic and hardened states and may often be summarily and unjustifiably condemned. Cracks will form when the tensile stress exceeds the tensile strength of the concrete. Effects will often be cumulative which can make diagnosis difficult and can have significant long-term consequences. However, though the factors and concrete properties which influence cracks are variable, it is often possible to predict when and where non-structural cracks are likely to form and to limit them to acceptable levels by means of design and/or construction techniques. Learning outcomes: Delegates will gain an understanding of the aspects of non-structural cracking. Why concrete cracks Stresses involved Incurred strains Restraint Reinforcement placement Joints Cracking types Plastic shrinkage Plastic settlement Early thermal contraction Early shrinkage due to self-desiccation Long-term drying shrinkage due to external moisture loss Crazing Chemically induced Factors affecting cracking Ambient conditions – wind, relative humidity, concrete temperature Mix design Fibres Curing Finishing operations Investigation Timescales Methods Objectives Consequences of cracking Reinforcement corrosion Trafficking Ongoing deterioration Aesthetics Remedial actions BS EN 1504 Resins Aims of remedial actions Achieving successful repairs Following the course delegates will be able to: Explain why concrete cracks Describe crack types and symptoms Understand factors affecting cracking Explain specification requirements Understand typical investigation methods Describe consequences of cracking Describe remedial procedures Who should attend: The course is designed to be relevant for anyone involved with concrete, whether specifier, producer or contractor.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width="1/3"][vc_column_text]Title: Non-structural cracks in concrete Duration: 3 hours Date: Tuesday 22nd September Time: 10.30am to 1.30pm, including a short break Location: Zoom – joining instructions will be provided 24 hours before the webinar[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] Recommended reference materials: TR 22 ‘Non-structural cracks in concrete’ TR 67 ‘Movement, restraint, and cracking in concrete structures’ TR 44 ‘The relevance of cracking in concrete to corrosion of reinforcement’ Available via the Concrete Society bookshop. Trainers: Dr Ian Heritage, B.Eng., M.Sc., Ph.D., MICT, Concrete Society Prior to joining the Concrete Society Ian worked for Lafarge Cement as a technical advisor and product training manager. Ian is a technical specialist responsible for the provision of impartial technical advice on concrete and training courses and seminars on concrete and related products. The trainer has a Level 3 Award in Education and Training (PTLLS). Price: £5https://www.concrete.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/TR22.jpg5 +VAT (Concrete Society members) or £78+VAT (Non-Concrete Society members)[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][ld_button style="btn-solid" title="Book online" link="url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.concretebookshop.com%2Fnon-structural-cracks-in-concrete-training-4585-p.asp|||" el_class="yellow"][/vc_column][/vc_row]