Building Preventive Maintenance

This course is planned to answer technical questions frequently asked by experienced engineers and executives. It includes information about the significance of applicable codes and standards, critical characteristics of a given structure, critical loads, load combinations and load effects, types and causes of common deficiencies of structures, workable preventive measures for the decay and deterioration of structures, and the use of innovative technology and new materials.

• To understand the philosophy and significance of codes and standards
• To learn about the uncertainty associated with loads and load effects
• To understand the causes and mechanisms leading to deficient structures
• To work out preventive measures to counteract the deterioration of structures
• To plan effective maintenance programs
• To understand the nature of innovative technology and new materials
• To learn about specific needs and requirements for concrete, steel, and other structures
• To comprehend the role of the designer, the contractor, and the supervisor in producing sound structures
• To provide an overview of the role of effective management
• To learn from past lessons
• To learn from historical structures that stood the test of time