
Learn the basics of concrete structures, corrosion of reinforcement, waterproofing and concrete surface repair. In this free online training course, you will learn about how best to maintain and repair concrete structures. The course covers such topics as the significance and fundamentals of corrosion, how to address the deterioration of cementitious systems, the condition assessment of concrete structures, and the strategies and materials for surface repair. You also learn about waterproofing, strengthening and stabilization of these structures.
| Course Category | Construction |
| Course Type | Online Learning |
| Course Qualification | CPD Diploma |
| Course Duration | 20-30 hours |
| Course Fee | Free |
| Entry Requirements | Like all courses on the Alison Free Learning platform this is a free, CPD-accredited course. A Graduate can choose to buy a certificate or diploma upon successful completion of a course, but this is not required or necessary. At Alison we believe that free education, more than anything, has the power to break through boundaries and transform lives. Alison is the world’s largest free online empowerment platform for education and skills training, offering over 5000 CPD accredited courses and a range of impactful career development tools. It is a for-profit social enterprise dedicated to making it possible for anyone, to study anything, anywhere, at any time, for free online, at any subject level. Through our mission, we are a catalyst for positive social change, creating opportunity, prosperity, and equality for everyone. |
| Career Path | In This Free Course, You Will Learn How To • Discuss the significance and fundamentals of corrosion • Compare carbonation-induced corrosion and chloride-induced corrosion • Explain corrosion in prestressed concrete • Discuss the deterioration of cementitious systems • Describe the testing of concrete, both on-site and in the laboratory • Summarize strategies and materials for surface repair • Analyze cathodic protection and service life estimation • Describe waterproofing on concrete structures • Distinguish between strengthening and stabilization of concrete structures |
| Course Code | 1101 |



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