Description
This webinar explores the deterioration, inspection, repair, and protection of reinforced concrete car parks, emphasising the challenges of corrosion, the importance of multi-method diagnosis, and integrated repair strategies to extend structural lifespan.
Key Points
- Challenging Environments Accelerate Corrosion
Car parks face extreme environmental and mechanical stresses that make them especially prone to reinforced concrete degradation through carbonation and chloride-induced corrosion. - Thorough Diagnostics Are Essential for Effective Repairs
A combination of visual inspection, material testing, and corrosion risk assessments enables accurate diagnosis and informs targeted, compliant repair strategies. - Integrated Protection Strategies Improve Longevity
Successful refurbishment involves a holistic approach using compliant repair materials, corrosion management (e.g., galvanic/hybrid anodes), protective coatings, and movement joint systems.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the mechanisms of corrosion in reinforced concrete and how environmental factors accelerate deterioration.
- Apply multi-method diagnostic techniques to assess structural condition and determine appropriate repair interventions.
- Design and implement integrated repair and protection strategies to extend the service life of multi-story car park structures.
