Registration

The registration fee for the course is Rs. 7,000/- (inclusive of GST at
18%) per participant. For foreigners, the registration fee is US $250/- ENGINEERING SUSTAINABLE STRUCTURES

per participant. The brochure and details can be downloaded from

CSIR-SERC website http://www.serc.res.in. Advanced Course on
The registration fee covers registration kit which includes the course Corrosion of Reinforcement and its Control
material, lunch and refreshments during the course period. (CRC’18)
Application for participation in the course should be sent in the
attached form along with registration fee to reach the course 29 - 30 November 2018
coordinators by 16th November 2018. The fee should be remitted by a
crossed demand draft drawn in favor of "CSIR-SERC", payable at
State Bank of India, Taramani, Chennai. For e-payment, please
transfer the amount to "CSIR-SERC", Savings Account No.
30225927924 with SBI, Taramani (IFSC Code: SBIN0010673; MICR
code: 600002130) towards CRC '18.
The number of participants will be limited to 40 on first come, first
served basis. Intimation of acceptance of registration for the course
will be communicated to the participants by 20th November’
2018
Travel, Boarding and Lodging Arrangements
Travel, boarding and lodging expenses of the participants will have to
be done by the participants or their sponsoring organizations.
Boarding and lodging arrangements are to be made by the participants
themselves. However, limited accommodation in the guest house at
CSIR-SERC campus can be arranged on first come, first served basis
at nominal cost. Participants, who wish to avail this facility, are advised
to write to the coordinators well in advance.
Course Coordinators (CRC’18)

Please mail to: Dr. P. Srinivasan / Dr. S. Saibabu

Dr. P. Srinivasan / Dr. S. Saibabu
Course Coordinators (CRC’18)
Advanced Concrete and Testing Evaluation Laboratory
CSIR-Structural Engineering Research Centre
CSIR Campus,Taramani, Chennai – 600113,
e–mai : sriniv@serc.res.in; ssb@serc.res.in
Phone: 044 - 22549170 / 9181 Fax: 044 - 22541508
For further details, please contact
Dr. P. Srinivasan / Dr. S. Saibabu
Course Coordinators (CRC’18)
Advanced Concrete Testing and Evaluation Laboratory
CSIR-Structural Engineering Research Centre Organised by
CSIR Campus,Taramani, Chennai – 600113, CSIR-Structural Engineering Research Centre
e-mail : sriniv@serc.res.in; ssb@serc.res.in (An ISO 9001:2008 Certified Organisation)
Phone: 044 - 22549170 / 9181 Fax : 044 - 22541508 CSIR Campus, Taramani
Mobile : 9444076872 / 9444059661 Chennai - 600 113, India

Advanced Course on
Corrosion of Reinforcement and its Control (CRC’18)
An advanced course on Corrosion of Reinforcement and its Control (CRC’18)
will be conducted by CSIR- Structural Engineering Research Centre
(CSIR-SERC), during 29 & 30 November 2018
Background
Worldwide, more concrete is used than any other man made material. The
economic loss and damage caused by the corrosion of steel in concrete
makes it the largest single infrastructure problem facing industrialized
countries. Bridges, power plant structures, port structures, chemical plants
and buildings are ageing. Some can be replaced, others would cause great
cost and inconvenience if they were taken out of commission, it becomes
crucial that the existing structures perform to their design lives and limits and
are maintained effectively.
The corrosion of metals, especially reinforcing steel, in concrete has received
increasing attention in recent years because of its widespread occurrence in
certain types of structures and the high cost of repairing the structures.
Extensive research on factors contributing to steel corrosion has increased
our understanding of the mechanics of corrosion. The application of the
research findings will result in fewer instances of corrosion in new reinforced
concrete structures and improved methods of repairing corrosion-induced
damage in existing structures. For these improvements to occur, the
research information should be disseminated to individuals responsible for
the design, construction, and maintenance of concrete structures. Concrete
normally provides reinforcing steel with excellent corrosion protection.
Corrosion of steel, however, can occur if the concrete does not resist the
ingress of corrosion-causing substances, the structure was not properly
designed for the service environment, or the environment is not as
anticipated or changes during the service life of the structure.
Durability with regard to corrosion has become the key issue and it is
recognised that the life cycle cost of buildings and other structures which are
corrosion-prone has increasingly become unmanageable. There are number of
corrosion protection methods which have been developed recently and each
one takes care of one or more parameters which influence corrosion. But none
of them seems to give a guaranteed performance in resisting corrosion and a
well defined service life to structures. Further, such protection measures need
to be applied in a periodical manner to control the corrosion process.
Objectives
Since corrosion is recognised as one of the major durability problems in
concrete structures, design, construction and maintenance engineers need
to know more about the corrosion process, mechanism, and influencing
factors, methods for identifying corrosion, corrosion control methods, etc.
Realising this need, CSIR-SERC, Chennai is organising this course with the Registration Form
aim to familiarise the participants on the basic aspects of corrosion process
and mechanism. Advanced Course on
To create awareness on the latest developments in measurement techniques Corrosion of Reinforcement and its Control
for condition assessment. To motivate the use of new materials/techniques
in controlling corrosion and other corrosion control measures for construction (CRC’18)
of durable structures, To adopt various strategies for rehabilitation of
29 - 30 November 2018
structures damaged due to corrosion.
1. Name ....................................................................................................................................
Course Contents
The course will cover the present state-of-the-art knowledge in the related 2. Designation .......................................................................................................................
theme and deal with practical aspects of corrosion problem. The scientists of 3. Official Address ................................................................................................................
the centre will present the R&D work of SERC highlighting the research
results in respect of corrosion of rebar and the methodology formulated for ......................................................................................................................................................
condition assessment and service life prediction. The participants will be ......................................................................................................................................................
exposed to the recent developments on new materials and techniques used
4. Address for correspondence ......................................................................................
for corrosion protection and methods for construction of durable structure. The
experience of CSIR-SERC in rehabilitation of corrosion-affected structures ......................................................................................................................................................
will also be discussed. The participants will be given opportunity to share their ......................................................................................................................................................
experience and discuss specific problems they have faced in the field.
Phone: ........................................................... Fax: ......................................................
Topics
E-mail: .................................................................................................................................
Corrosion process, mechanism, and influencing factors
Electrochemical aspects of corrosion of rebar and test methods 5. Qualifications ...................................................................................................................
Condition assessment of concrete structure-with particular emphasis on 6. Area of interest and specialization ...........................................................................
corrosion aspects
......................................................................................................................................................
Corrosion protection materials and techniques for rehabilitation & extension
of service life 7. Details of demand draft/e-payment
Methodology for risk assessment and service life prediction (Bank/Number/Date/Amount) ..................................................................................
Performance specification and evaluation of materials used for corrosion
control ......................................................................................................................................................
Participation 8. Requirement of accommodation at CSIR-SERC Trainees Hostel Yes No
The course is open to design, construction & maintenance engineers from
government, public and private sector organisations, research scholars and
scientists from academic and research institutions. Date: Signature of the participant
Faculty Endorsement
The faculty for the course will consist of Scientists from CSIR-SERC, We agree to sponsor (Name & Designation) ................................................................
Chennai, besides some experts from industry/academic institutions.
........................................................................................................................................................
Venue of this organization for the above course. The course fee is attached in the
CSIR- Structural Engineering research Centre (CSIR-SERC), CSIR form of Demand Draft / Proof of online fee payment has been enclosed.
Campus, Taramani, Chennai
Duration
Date: Signature and seal of the sponsoring Authority
2 days, 29 and 30 November 2018