Course Name: Supervision of Concrete Constructions with Low Embodied Carbon
Course Timing: (8.30 AM to 3.45 PM)
STU Points: 6 STU (Approval by IES)
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About the Course
The durability of concrete is vital with regards to a structure's lifespan. The importance of concrete
durability cannot be underestimated. Concrete durability is simply defined as its ability to resist
weathering action and chemical attack, while maintaining the desired engineering properties.
Therefore, to understand on the importance of structure in terms of its exposure conditions, design
service life, etc durability monitoring (before, during and after) construction plays an important role
on selection of right concrete materials for construction to achieve designed service life with
minimal/no maintenance during service.
This course covers relationships between concepts of durability and performance, affecting
parameters, details on design for durability (DfD) as per EN 206 and EN 1992-1, performance-based
specifications etc before commences construction, assessment of structures condition in service,
maintenance of concrete structures and methods to enhance durability & service life through reallife
case studies of local and international projects. .
Who is this Training Course for?
This training course is suitable to a wide range of professionals interested in concrete structural
design, concrete constructions, repair and maintenance teams, such as:
Civil Engineers, Design Structural Engineers, Concrete structures Maintenance/Rehabilitation
Engineers and Practicing Engineers.
Supervision Engineer, Planners, In-situ & Precast construction Engineers, Site Engineers
Resident Engineers (REs) / Resident Technical Officers (RTOs)/Professional Engineers (Pes).
How will this Training Course be Presented?
A variety of proven adult learning techniques will ensure maximum understanding and retention
information presented. One can expect a highly interactive and participation filled presentation with
visual aids and real-case photos.
Topics to be covered
1. Introduction of ground rules
2. Introduction to embodied carbon and impact of cement and concrete industries on embodied carbon
3. Overview of Green Cements/SCMs
4. Overview of Green/Alternative Aggregates
5. Singapore Green Plan 2030 and GM Cn 2021
6. Overview of life cycle Assessment (LCA) and green mark points related to embodied carbon
7. Over view on Environmental product declarations (EPDs) and Bench marking of embodied carbon
values for concretes
8. Overview of Low Carbon Concrete Design Mixes
9. Different methods of low concrete production
Introduction of ground rules:
o Training hours
o Break time
o Punctuality
o Course evaluation matters
o Emergency Evacuation
Introduction to embodied carbon and impact of cement and concrete industries on embodied Carbon
o Cement production process details
o Concrete production process details
o Energy needs
o CO2 emissions
o Carbon calculators (example SGBC)
Green Structural Designs: Concepts and materials
sustainable materials
Overview of Green Cements/SCMs
o Origin materials
o Replacement levels in concrete
o Quality and performance details of concretes with green cements
o Impact of replacement levels on embodies carbon of concrete
o GGBS
o Fly Ash
o Silica fume
o Natural and Calcined Pozzolans
o Burnt shale
o Lime stone powder
o Biochar powder (NUS R&D)
o LC3 cement
Singapore Green Plan 2030 and GM Cn 2021
o Three goals (80 80 80) towards a low-carbon built environment
o Background and specifications
o G.M Version 4.1, 2012
o G.M for NRB 2015 5 Indicators
Overview of Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and Green Mark Points related to Embodied
Carbon
o Cradle to gate ((A1 A3))
o Cradle to site ((A1 A4))
o Cradle to completion (handover) ((A1 A5))
o Cradle to grave ((A1 C4))
Coarse training exercise
Q&A
Q & A and discussions
Please refer to the Brochur:
UTAP Available - 50% Funding
*there will be Paypal charges for credit card usuage
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