RedVector RV-5266

Concrete 2: Repair Planning and Preparation

Concrete 2: Repair Planning and Preparation

1 hr. Online Course

Level: Intermediate

Item#: RV-5266

SME: Robert McCowen

This course has been discontinued.

The success or failure of a concrete repair project is dependent on many things, including how well you plan and prepare for the project. This 1-hour interactive online course discusses factors that should be considered before selecting a concrete repair method, as well as steps that should be taken to prepare the site before the actual repair begins. The first section of the course discusses the properties of repair materials and the concrete substrate, along with a review of important factors at the repair site itself. The second section discusses removal of concrete, and preparation of concrete surfaces for further work.


Vector Solutions has a long history of providing industry-specific content for its customers. While this course and its content remain accurate and functional within our systems, the look and feel may not match our more modern offerings.
Course Objectives

After completing this course, you will be able to:

  • Identify the important properties of repair materials and the concrete substrate.
  • Describe the environmental conditions that are important to effective repairs.
  • Illustrate the concrete removal process.
  • Explain the preparation of concrete surfaces for further work.

This course is the second in a series of three courses on the evaluation and repair of concrete. It is recommended, although not necessary, that this course be taken after 'Concrete 1: Evaluation and Causes of Damage' and before 'Concrete Repair 3: Materials, Methods, and Maintenance'.

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