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Corrosion and Concrete Protection

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04/01/2026 - 08/01/2026 LONDON

Introduction

Corrosion and Concrete Protection

Objectives

By the end of this GLOBAL FRANCHISE training course, participants will be able to:

  • Understand the basic principles of corrosion and its mechanisms
  • Identify different types of corrosion with specific attention to concrete systems
  • Recognise various aggressive agent and environmental factors affecting concrete systems corrosion
  • Understand the application of relevant corrosion protection techniques including cathodic protection and coatings
  • Have a knowledge of basic metallurgical considerations and materials of construction
  • Understand how to develop and implement corrosion inspection and control programs

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

This GLOBAL FRANCHISE training course is suitable to a wide range of professionals but will greatly benefit:

  • Maintenance and Inspection Engineers
  • Construction Engineers
  • Risk Assessment Personnel and Health & Safety Officers
  • Facilities Engineers and Operators
  • Managers and Supervisors
  • Project Planners and Procurement Personnel
  • Plant Contractors
 
 Course Outline

DAY 1

Fundamental Principles of Corrosion

  • Introduction to Principles of Corrosion
  • Corrosion Cycle
  • Kinetics of the Corrosion Reaction
  • Electrochemical Reactions
  • Anodic and Cathodic Reactions
  • Galvanic Series
  • Corrosion Rates
  • Materials of Construction, Types and Properties of Steel

DAY 2

Types of Corrosion relevant to Concrete Systems

  • Forms of Corrosion
  • Uniform Corrosion
  • Bimetallic Corrosion
  • Pitting Corrosion
  • Concentration Cell Corrosion
  • Stress Corrosion Cracking
  • Erosion Corrosion
  • Corrosion and Fatigue

DAY 3

Corrosion in Concrete Structures and Influencing Factors

  • Defects in Concrete Structures
  • Corrosion Process in Concrete Structures
  • Concrete System Corrosion Timeline
  • Influence of the Environment
  • Macro-cell Corrosion of Steel Reinforcement
  • pH Levels and Alkalinity of Concrete
  • Influence of Hydroxides
  • Influence of Aggressive Agents and Solutions, Carbon Dioxide, Sea Water, etc.
  • Carbonation
  • Chloride Contamination
  • Chloride Limits for Various Types of Concrete Systems, Reinforced, Pre-stressed, etc.
  • Penetration of Concrete Structures
  • Porosity and Permeability
  • Corrosion induced Cracking of Concrete

DAY 4

Concrete Structures Corrosion Inspection and Monitoring

  • Design against Corrosion
  • Methods to Control or Prevention
  • Cathodic Protection Systems
  • Impressed-current Protection
  • Sacrificial Concrete Anode Systems and Anode Mesh Systems
  • Thermal Spray Anodes
  • Reinforced Steel Coatings
  • Repair and Rehabilitation of Concrete
  • Identify Rehabilitation Alternatives
  • Relevant Standards

DAY 5

Inspection and Monitoring of Concrete Structures Corrosion

  • Determining Possible Causes of Failure
  • Preliminary and Detailed Inspections
  • Delamination Survey
  • Core Extraction and Testing
  • Nondestructive Testing of to Determine Concrete Cracks
  • Crack Survey
  • Pachometer (Cover) Survey
  • Chloride Content Determination
  • Moisture Content Determination
  • Half-cell Potential

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