SINGAPORE CONCRETE INSTITUTE (SCI) & JAPAN CONCRETE INSTITUTE (JCI) JOINTLY ORGANISE
Practical Guideline for Investigation, Repair and Strengthening of Cracked Concrete Structures –2009
Date: 8th March 2011 (Tuesday)
Time: 9.30am – 6.00pm (Registration starts at 9.00am)
Venue: Main Lecture Theatre I Singapore Polytechnic
500 Dover Road
Singapore 139651
PDU Points: Pending
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In spite of numerous efforts to eliminate cracks from concrete structures, there are still many cracked concrete structures. Some cracks are very harmful and should be repaired as soon as possible, while other cracks are almost harmless. Therefore, a good guideline on how to deal with cracks in concrete structures has long been needed. JCI first published Practical Guideline for Investigation and Repair of Concrete Structures in 1980, a second version followed in 1987, and a third version was followed in 2003. In this third version, the English edition was also published. It was presented in Singapore in a seminar in March 2005 which was overwhelmingly received. Then in 2009, a fourth version was published in Japanese in 2009. This volume, titled Practical Guideline for Investigation, Repair and Strengthening of Cracked Concrete Structures -2009“ is the English edition of this latest version. It is believed that this guideline will be of much use when cracks are detected in existing concrete structures, both in Japan and overseas. JCI-SCI is pleased to announce this seminar in which all seminar participants will be given a copy of this latest guideline.
Use in Concrete Construction
This one day Seminar, which should be of interest to all those engaged in concrete construction, such as design/specifying engineers, contractors, precast concrete
manufacturers, ready mixed concrete suppliers, recycled and secondary aggregates suppliers, demolition contractors, will deal with the fundamentals, technology and practice of the use of recycled and secondary aggregates in concrete construction and uses case studies to show what has been achieved and the challenges that lay ahead in overcoming the barriers against the use of RSA and in so doing promote sustainable concrete construction.
The one day Seminar will consist of 7(seven) Lectures conducted by three prominent
lecturers in this field. Don’t miss this great opportunity!
Date: 12 January 2011 (Wed)
Time: 9.00am – 6.00pm
(Registration starts at 9.00am)
Venue: The Hall
Singapore Polytechnic
500 Dover Road
Singapore 139651
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PDU Points: Pending
Barriers to Progressing Concrete into 21st Century
Professor Ravindra K. Dhir OBE
Emeritus Professor, Concrete Technolgy, University of Dundee
Visiting Professor, Civil Engineering, Trinity College, Dublin
Director, Applying Concrete Knowledge
r.k,dhir@dundee.ac.uk
It can be argued that the way engineers specify, and ready-mix suppliers/building contractors produce concrete, has not greatly changed since the advent of concrete as we know it. This has given rise to some fundamental barriers to modernising of concrete and its fully embracing sustainability, in a well-informed and matured manner. Indeed, if we are not careful, there are some serious risks that can bring concrete into disrepute.
This seminar – that should interest design engineers, building contractors, ready-mix producers, concrete materials suppliers, government departments, regulatory and certifying authorities – will identify and discuss the malpractices that have remained within the concrete construction industry and have compromised the development of concrete as a modern construction material. The changes that are required, and will be responsive to the present needs, even though this may call for extensive research and development work, will also be discussed.
The Half-Day Seminar will consist of three Lectures (See program).
Details:
Date: 11th November 2010 (Thursday)
Time: 2.00pm – 6.30pm
Venue: Holiday Inn Singapore Orchard City Centre, Orchid Room, Basement 1, 11 Cavenagh Road, Singapore 229616.
BARRIERS TO PROGRESSING CONCRETE INTO 21st CENTURY
Program :2.00pm, Registration: 2.30pm
Lecture 1: Concrete Specification and Production Procedures: Historical Review
Lecture 2: Barriers to Modernisation of Concrete Practice: Dangers of Standing Still
Coffee Break: 4.00pm
Lecture 3: Designing Concrete for Performance: Benefits and Risks (4.30pm)
Questions and Answers: 6.00pm
End of Session: 6.30pm
Registration & Payment :-
Registration is confirmed upon payment. Cheque should be crossed and made payable to Singapore Concrete Institute’s and mail it together with your completed registration form to Block 342 Ang Mo Kio Ave 1 #03-1563 Singapore 560342. Please register early as seating is limited.
Fees: S$70.00 (for SCI Members) S$85.00 (for Non-Member) (Fee includes course materials and refreshment)
Closing Date: 6 November 2010
Enquiries/Contact (SCI) :
Tel: 6552 0674
Contact: Ms Edina Koh.
Source: http://www.bca.gov.sg/CPCF/cpcf.html Construction Productivity and Capability Fund (CPCF) Introduction The Building and Construction Authority (BCA) has introduced a S$250-million Construction Productivity and Capability Fund (CPCF) as part of the Governments efforts to help the construction industry improve productivity and strengthen its capability. The Fund comprises incentive schemes that focus on workforce development, technology adoption and capability…