AKTU Repair and Rehabilitation of Structures (BCE063) Syllabus PDF – B.Tech 3rd Year

(L-T-P: 3-0-0) Credits: 3 Total Contact Hours: 40

Course Objectives

• To understand the fundamentals of structural maintenance, repair, and rehabilitation.
• To identify factors affecting serviceability and durability of concrete structures.
• To explore various materials and advanced techniques used in repair works.
• To select appropriate repair, rehabilitation, and retrofitting methods based on the structural condition.
• To apply health monitoring techniques and demolition methods for deteriorated structures.

Course Outcomes

Knowledge CO Course Outcome Level CO1 Understand the fundamentals of maintenance, repair strategies, and causes of deterioration. K1, K2 CO2 Identify serviceability and durability issues related to concrete structures. K2, K4 CO3 Know the materials and techniques used for repair of structures, including specialized concretes. K2, K3 Decide on appropriate repair, rehabilitation, and retrofitting techniques based on structural CO4 K3, K5 conditions.

Use suitable health monitoring techniques and engineered demolition methods for dilapidated CO5 K4, K5 structures.

K1- Remember, K2- Understand, K3- Apply, K4- Analyze, K5- Evaluate, K6- Create

Unit 1: Maintenance and Repair Strategies (8 Hours)

• Introduction to Maintenance, Repair, and Rehabilitation
• Importance of Maintenance and Causes of Deterioration
• Various Aspects of Inspection and Assessment Procedures
• Causes of Distress: Design Failures, Construction Defects
• Diagnostic Techniques and Condition Assessment Methods

Unit 2: Serviceability and Durability of Concrete (8 Hours)

• Quality Assurance in Concrete Construction
• Concrete Properties: Strength, Permeability, Thermal Effects, Cracking
• Environmental Impacts: Climate, Temperature, Chemical Exposure, Corrosion
• Durability Concerns for Long-Term Serviceability

Unit 3: Materials and Techniques for Repair (8 Hours)

• Special Concretes: Polymer Concrete, Fiber-Reinforced Concrete, Bacterial Concrete
• Advanced Repair Materials: Expansive Cement, Sulphur-Infiltrated Concrete
• Repair Techniques: Epoxy Injection, Mortar Repair, Shoring, Underpinning
• Specialized Methods: Gunite, Shotcrete, Vacuum Concrete, Dry Pack, Foamed Concrete
• Coating Techniques for Rebars: Rust Eliminators, Polymer Coatings

Unit 4: Repair, Rehabilitation, and Retrofitting Techniques (8 Hours)

• Repairs for Structural Issues: Low Strength, Cracking, Deflection, Corrosion, Chemical Disruption
• Rehabilitation Methods for Concrete Structures and Underwater Repairs
• Strengthening Techniques: Jacketing, Retrofitting, Load Redistribution
• Techniques for Marine Exposure and Fire-Damaged Structures

Unit 5: Health Monitoring and Demolition Techniques (8 Hours)

• Long-Term Structural Health Monitoring Systems
• Use of Sensors for Building Instrumentation and Condition Monitoring
• Engineered Demolition Techniques for Dilapidated Structures
• Advanced Monitoring Methods: Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) and Instrumentation

Suggested Readings

1. Concrete Technology by A.R. Santakumar, Oxford University Press
2. Defects and Deterioration in Buildings, E F & N Spon, London
3. Non-Destructive Evaluation of Concrete Structures by Bungey, Surrey University
4. Maintenance and Repair of Civil Structures by B.L. Gupta and Amit Gupta, Standard Publications
5. Concrete Repair and Maintenance Illustrated by W.H. Ranso, RS Means Company Inc.
6. Building Failures: Diagnosis and Avoidance, E F & N Spon, London
7. Concrete: Microstructure, Properties, and Materials by P.K. Mehta and P.J. Montevic, ICI
8. Civil Engineering Materials by N. Jackson, ELBS