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MG Associates are one of the UK's leading companies specialising in training in concrete and concrete repair. The Directors of MG Associates lecture regularly on topics associated with the inspection and repair of concrete. Training courses are presented at one of several regional centres around the country. A range of courses is offered, typical examples being presented below. Bespoke courses on any aspect of construction practice, materials or construction management can be arranged however. Please enquire for details. The course shown below is a two-day event, with the first day devoted to understanding concrete as a material. This course will be suitable for contractors, technicians who want to understand a little more about concrete, and also as a refresher for Engineers. The "Concrete for Engineers and Contractors" course can be combined with the course below to make a 2 day event, or either day can be taken on its own. We can also offer bespoke courses in concrete practice, in any aspect of materials or construction management (see also the "Toolbox Talk" at the end of this section. Comments from Previous Courses Costs are based on either £200 per day per head for public courses or bespoke courses typically start at around £1000 per day (with a limit of about 15 on numbers) Plus VAT. The "Toolbox Talk" offered at the end of this section is a new, very short (about 1 hour) on-site chat, aimed at gangers, concreting staff and foremen. It is intended that the cost of this should be as low as possible, but given the short duration, the cost will obviously depend on the site location. Please enquire for costs for your particular venue. UNDERSTANDING CONCRETE DEFECTS, DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR INTENDED FOR Technicians and Engineers who need a basic understanding or revision of concrete deterioration mechanisms, methods of diagnosis, and techniques for concrete repair. The course is intended as a stand alone course or can be combined with our course on Understanding Concrete, held the previous day, at the same venue. MAX PARTICIPANTS - 15 THE SPEAKER Eur Chem Michael Grantham BA CChem FRSC IEng MIQA AMICT Mike has worked for several of the major testing houses in a career spanning some 30 years. He has been involved in a considerable amount of testing work on bridges and other heavy structures such as; car parks, office buildings, multi-storey flats, down to small scale problems with prc housing. He is the organiser of the "Concrete Solutions" series of international conferences on concrete repair TARGET BENEFITS After the course, participants will have an understanding of deterioration mechanisms for concrete, methods for diagnosis of these problems, including some of the newer techniques such as linear polarisation, radar, infra red thermography etc. They will understand how these techniques are applied in diagnosis, how concrete repairs can effectively deal with the problems, and, for bridge engineers, methods of testing both conventional and post tensioned and prestressed bridges, including the latest remote monitoring techniques.
All delegates will be given a certificate of attendance. Full and detailed course notes, with photographs and illustrations are provided as hard copy and on CD-ROM (80 pages). CONCRETE FOR ENGINEERS AND CONTRACTORS INTENDED FOR Technicians and Engineers who need a basic understanding or revision of concrete and its properties. The course is intended as a stand alone course or can be combined with our course on Diagnosis Inspection Testing and Repair of Concrete Structures held on the following day. MAX PARTICIPANTS - 15 THE SPEAKER Tony Binns- Spent the early part of his career producing, supervising and dealing with Quality Control, before joining the staff of the C&CA’s training centre. With them, he lectured for 14 years on concrete materials topics including mix design and ready mixed concrete. Tony then spent two years with a major civil engineering contractor and now runs his own training company running courses in the UK and overseas. TARGET BENEFITS After the course, participants will have an understanding of the fundamental properties of concrete and those of the mix ingredients, including admixtures and reinforcement. Some concrete defects are introduced (with this theme developed on the second day for those taking the 2 day course). Participants will also understand how concrete is specified using British Standards. They will also understand the steps that are taken when non-conformity of the concrete occurs.
TOOLBOX TALK - Concrete on Site INTENDED FOR Concreters, gangers and site foremen who need a basic short course on "getting it right on site!" MAX PARTICIPANTS - 15 THE SPEAKER Tony Binns- Spent the early part of his career producing, supervising and dealing with Quality Control, before joining the staff of the C&CA’s training centre. With them, he lectured for 14 years on concrete materials topics including mix design and ready mixed concrete. Tony then spent two years with a major civil engineering contractor and now runs his own training company running courses in the UK and overseas. TARGET BENEFITS After the course, participants will have an understanding of the critical factors affecting concrete placement. The talk is intended as a useful reminder for site staff of how to make successful concrete. It is intended to take about an hour and would be suitable for running over a lunch hour.
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