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

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