Concrete corrosion prevention course

In order to combat corrosion in concrete structures, the Australasian Corrosion Association (ACA) and the Australasian Concrete Repair Association (ACRA) are this year holding a two-day training course in Melbourne, Adelaide and Perth.

The course is aimed at anyone who would like to gain an understanding of corrosion control within concrete and be provided with a solid foundation of knowledge about the corrosion of both reinforcement and concrete. This will enable those working in the field to reach more effective solutions in the prevention and remediation of an ever-growing problem that costs national economies billions of dollars every year.

Spalling concrete on road bridge showing exposed rusting reinforcing rods.

Corrosion affects all concrete buildings and structures around the world and they deteriorate at varying rates over time, depending on the material used, the types of corrosive agents in the environment and the physical processes and mechanisms involved. It is important that owners of high-value assets understand the implications of ignoring the effects of corrosion on concrete buildings and structures.

However, if corrosion effects are considered in the design phase and the right decisions made prior to construction, buildings can be built to last and protected for as long as possible. There are many advantages of planning for corrosion control and mitigation, including extended asset life and reduced maintenance time and costs.

The ACA/ACRA Corrosion & Protection of Concrete Structures course will be held in Melbourne at the end of April, Adelaide in August and Perth in September. The ACA’s own Corrosion & CP of Concrete Structures course will meanwhile be held in Sydney in June. For course details and bookings, visit www.corrosion.com.au.