2018 - International Conference on Concrete Repair, Rehabilitation and Retrofitting

The ICCRRR 2018 in Cape Town is intended to bring together practising engineers, scientists, specifiers, concrete technologists, researchers and others from around the world to share knowledge and experience on current developments on the broad themes of concrete durability, condition assessment, repair technology, and associated fields.

The conference will run over 3 days and feature oral presentations by authors of all accepted papers, as well as keynote addresses by leading international experts. Following the conference, workshops on selected topics will be organised, exposing delegates to practical information and hands-on experience. The event will include a tourist programme for conference delegates and accompanying persons, as well as various social functions including a conference dinner.

An exhibition will be organized with companies from around the globe showcasing recent developments in repair materials technology, testing equipment, and repair and strengthening system solutions.

Topics:

• Modern cement technology for improved durability of concrete struct
• Modelling of chloride ingress in concrete based on benchmarking field results
• Design and application of cathodic protection systems for corrosion-damaged concrete structures
• Polymer-composites for the concrete repair industry
• Modern FRP technology for strengthening of concrete structures: developments and case studies
• Fiber Reinforced Concrete for repairing and strengthening RC structures: a design approach
• The incorporation of forensic engineering in the fib Model Code 2020
• Non-destructive testing: From basic knowledge to reliable evaluation
• Structural health monitoring: practical applications