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CONSOLIDATING DAMP MASONRY

WATEPROOFING UNDERGROUND ROOMS

REPAIRING CONCRETE


PROGRAMME 2003
Morning: 9.00 a.m.
  Consolidating and finishing damp masonry
  - The typology of humidity in constructions
- The cause of deterioration: physical, chemical and biological
- The analysis of the existing tecniques for consolidation
-proofing macro-porous plasters. Cycles of intervention and specific rules and regulations
- Transpiring finishes
  Waterproofing underground rooms and sunken concrete tanks
  - The cause of infiltrations and the action of water on underground rooms
- Cycles of intervention: quick-setting and osmotic cements
- Containment in tanks and basins for drinking water and other water
- Cycles of intervention: osmotic cements, elastic coatings and epoxy paints
  Repairing concrete
  - The cause of deterioration: chemical, physical and mechanical
- Assessing the support:, the carbonation of the cement matrix and the degree of oxidisation of the reinforcement
- Protecting the reinforcement: cement and epoxy passivating products
- Repairing the concrete layer: thixotropic and pourable mortars
- Protecting the structures: waterproofing, elastic smoothing finishes and anti-carbonation paints
  Guide to the field of use for Index products
  - Drawing up a correct Operational Safety Plan (POS) when refurbishing asbestos cement.

12.30 - 14.00 p.m.: Working lunch
Afternoon 14.00 p.m.


  Practical installation demonstrations and tests
  Presentation of the Internet web site

17.30 p.m.
- Presentation of the course participation certificates
- End of work

CALENDAR OF THE COURSES 2003
February Wednesday 5th
March Wednesday 19th
November Tuesday 11th


GENERAL INFORMATION
SERVICES FREE OF CHARGE
  • Participation at the course
  • Bed and breakfast in hotel
  • Lunch at the INDEX cafeteria

THE FOLLOWING ARE NOT INCLUDED IN THE SERVICES FREE OF CHARGE:

  • Transportation
  • Dinners

Furthermore, the following printed material will be distributed

  • TECHNICAL DOCUMENTATION