Synopsis

Although not readily obvious, concrete structures require repair and maintenance throughout their service-life; from newly-formed columns, beams and slabs with honeycombs due to poorly-placed and compacted concrete, to civil structures which have suffered degradation from exposure to aggressive environments.

Repairs to concrete structures are not a simple matter of removing and replacing deteriorated material. In order to help owners and engineers make the right decisions in potentially complex situations, the European Standard has issued the EN 1504 standard “Products and systems for protection and repair of concrete structures”. covering all the essential principles including performance criteria, material selection and site application.

This seminar examines the many causes and reasons for defects and deterioration of concrete before reviewing the recommendations of EN 1504 and will conclude with demonstrations of some repair materials and methods.


About The Speakers

Speaker : Mr. Lim Kean Meng

Mr. Lim Kean Meng graduated with an Honours Degree in Civil Engineering from Universiti Putra Malaysia in 1999. His first job after graduation was a posting to the 1st Silicon Wafer Plant construction project in Kuching where he joined the team undertaking installation works on clean room special coatings. The two years spent immersed in this project not only provided him with extensive experience in specialist flooring and coating works but also earned him valuable insight into construction site practice and project management.

This early part of his career set the foundations for his progression from Technical Service Engineer to his current dual role as Technical Service & Training Manager / Product Manager (Industrial Flooring) with Mapei Malaysia Sdn Bhd. In the course of providing technical support to his colleagues, he works closely with Consultants, Project Owners, Specialist Applicators and Contractors to help achieve good practice on site. His areas of expertise include Industrial Flooring, Waterproofing, Joint Sealing, Concrete Repair & Protection and Structural Strengthening. Other notable projects he has worked on include the Penchala Tunnel, Suria-KLCC Pedestrian Walkway Tunnel, Matrade Building Refurbishments, SMART Tunnel, MRR2 Repair & Strengthening Works, KLIA 2, LRT Extension works, KVMRT, Ulu Jelai Hydroelectric Project.


Who Should Attend

Engineers who are interested in the practical aspects of concrete durability and how the service life of concrete structures may be extended through professional repair, reinforcement (strengthening) and protection methods.


Benefits

Awareness & understanding of the following:
 The reasons for concrete defects and causes of deterioration
 European standard EN 1504 and how it applies to concrete repair and protection works
 Materials available for concrete repair & protection and practical demonstrations of how these materials are applied.