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INSTRUCTORS: 
Brian K. Brashaw, Ph.D.
Thomas M. Gorman, Ph.D., P.E., M.ASCE
Larry D. Olson, P.E., M.ASCE
Dennis A. Sack, P.E.
Steven Smith, CWI

Purpose and Background

This seminar is an intensive overview of material evaluation practices and procedures used for assessing the structural condition of existing structures and covers as many aspects of evaluating structures and structural material conditions as possible. State-of-the-art information on visual inspections, destructive and nondestructive testing (NDT), and the hands-on experience provided in this seminar, are essential for those involved in evaluating concrete, masonry, wood, and metal structures.

After a brief review of structural condition assessment procedures and guidelines, the seminar will cover condition surveys, planning a materials evaluation, destructive and nondestructive testing, limitations of NDT testing, statistical evaluation of test data, and interpretation and use of test results. Nondestructive testing techniques for establishing in-place material properties for concrete, masonry, wood and metals are a primary focus.

The hands-on workshop and case studies will enhance understanding of condition survey and inspection procedures, and destructive and nondestructive testing techniques.

Benefits and Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, participants will have gained enormously from the experience and practical knowledge of the instructors and will be able to:

• Plan and implement an effective structural evaluation program
• Use Guidelines for Structural Condition Assessment of Existing Buildings, SEI/ASCE 11-99
• Examine the latest destructive and nondestructive investigation techniques for evaluating concrete, masonry, wood and metals
• Identify the pros and cons of common destructive and nondestructive testing techniques and find out how to select the best techniques to suit your projects
• Understand how to interpret and use destructive and nondestructive tests results
• Identify quick and simple evaluation techniques

This course will also help you to:

• Plan and conduct a condition survey for concrete, masonry, metal and wood structures
• Develop a condition survey inspection checklist
• Design a materials evaluation program for your structural condition assessment projects
• Select the best destructive and nondestructive testing techniques for your projects
• Identify the limitations of various nondestructive testing techniques
• Diagnose problems and assess strengths and weaknesses of structural materials
• Evaluate test data statistically

Day one covers structural condition assessment procedures and evaluation, conducting a survey, concrete and masonry considerations, including destructive and nondestructive testing, corrosion, and interpreting test results. Included are hands-on NDT workshops, and participants will have an opportunity to operate various NDT equipment. Day two focuses on metal and wood structures with regard to evaluation, inspection, NDT, defects/damage, connections, and includes case studies.

Assessment of Learning Outcomes

Achievements of the learning outcomes will be assessed by quizzes given throughout the course.

Who Should Attend?

This course is for all building industry professionals involved in evaluating concrete, masonry, wood and steel; destructive and nondestructive testing; inspecting; conducting structural condition assessment; repair; and restoration of existing structures. Engineers, architects, designers, contractors, developers, inspectors and other building professionals in both private and public practice will benefit.

Outline

DAY 1

• Structural Condition Assessment Procedure
• Conducting a Condition Survey
• Planning the Evaluation
• Statistical Procedures
• Destructive and Nondestructive Testing (NDT) for Concrete and Masonry
• Pros and Cons of Nondestructive Evaluation (NDE)
• Establishing Strength and Quality of In-Place Concrete and Masonry
• Core drilling and laboratory tests of concrete
• Evaluating Cracks in Concrete and Masonry
• Analyzing Wet Masonry Walls
• Evaluating Corrosion in Reinforced Concrete
• Interpreting and Using NDE Results for Structures, Foundations and Slabs

DAY 2

• Separate Morning and Afternoon Sessions Each for Metal and Wood Structures
• Approach to Conducting Condition Assessments of existing metal and wood structures
• Planning an Assessment
• Properties of metal and wood
• Destructive Testing of Metals
• Inspection Tools and Procedures
• Nondestructive Testing of Metal and Wood
• Limitations of NDT
• Interpretation of NDT Results
• NDE Equipment Vendors for Assessment of Wood

How to Earn your CEUs/PDHs

This course is worth 1.4 CEUs /14 PDHs. To receive your certificate of completion, you will need to complete a short post-test in class and receive a passing score of 70% or higher.

How do I convert CEUs to PDHs?

1.0 CEU = 10 PDHs [Example: 0.1 CEU = 1 PDH]