FI-C001 Retrofit Strategies for Precast Concrete Façades

Advanced Short Case Study Course on Retrofit Strategies for Precast Concrete Facades inspired by the 20th-Century Brutalist Icon - Welbeck Street Car Park (London, the United Kingdom)

Target Audience

This course is suitable for Façade Engineers, Technical Directors, Architects, Architectural Technologists, Design Managers, Estimators and Quantity Surveyors, Project Managers, Sustainability Consultants, and professionals in related roles with a keen interest in façades and relevant experience in the industry.

Course Schedule

  • Recommended time allocation: 4-10 hours

  • Self-paced online study mode tailored for busy professionals

  • Unlimited individual access to course materials and updates

  • Peer-reviewed by industry leaders

  • Structured professional development

Course Programme

    • How to Navigate a Course

    • Course Objectives

    • RB-01-01 - Welbeck Street Car Park

    • RB-01-02 - Interactive Detail - Existing Structure

    • RB-01-02.2 - Interactive Detail - Retrofitting Strategies

    • RB-01-03 - Test

    • RB-02-01 - Design Principles

    • RB-02-02 - Interactive Detail - Design Principles

    • RB-02-03 - Test

    • RB-03-01 - Types of Façades

    • RB-03-02.1 - Interactive Detail - Types of Facade - Precast

    • RB-03-02.2 - Interactive Detail - Types of Facade - Curtain Wall

    • RB-03-03 - Test

    • RB-04-01 - Parts of Façades

    • RB-04-02 - Interactive Detail - Parts of Facade

    • RB-04-03 - Test

    • RB-05-01 - Materials

    • RB-05-02 - Interactive Detail - Materials

    • RB-05-03 - Test

    • RB-06-01 - Building Physics

    • RB-06-01 - Interactive Detail - Building Physics

    • RB-06-03 - Test

    • RB-07-01 - Fire Safety

    • RB-07-02 - Interactive Detail - Fire Safety

    • RB-07-03 - Test

    • RB-08-01 - Acoustics

    • RB-08-02.1 - Interactive Detail - Acoustics

    • RB-08-02.2 - Interactive Detail - Acoustics

    • RB-08-03 - Test

    • RB-09-01 - Movement and Tolerances

    • RB-09-02.1 - Interactive Detail - Movement and Tolerances

    • RB-09-02.2 - Interactive Detail - Movement and Tolerances

    • RB-09-03 - Test

    • RB-10-01 - Access

    • RB-10-03 - Test

    • Retrofit Strategies for Precast Concrete Façades Final Test

    • Closing Remarks from the Course Leader

    • Course Summary

Course Benefits

  • 38 lessons

  • 100+ test questions

  • 10 interactive 3D details

  • CPD Certificate

FI-C001

Retrofit Strategies for Precast Concrete Façades

Advanced Short Course on Retrofit Strategies for Precast Concrete Facades inspired by the 20th-Century Brutalist Icon - Welbeck Street Car Park (London, the United Kingdom).

Course Fee £280

Free for FI Pro Members

Course Objectives

Retrofit Strategies for Precast Concrete Façades Case Study Course Objectives

  • Understand the Typical Lifecycle and Durability of Post-War Buildings: Examine the typical lifespan, retrofitting practices, and material durability of buildings erected during the post-war period.

  • Learn about the Application of Compliance Strategies in Facade Design in Relation to the Case Study: Develop strategies for achieving and demonstrating compliance with statutory requirements and performance parameters in facade engineering.

  • Identify and Analyse the Use of Common Facade Types in Relation to the Case Study: Learn about and evaluate the most commonly used facade types, including rainscreen cladding, curtain walls, masonry, precast concrete, and sandwich panels.

  • Explore the Components of Facade Assemblies in Relation to the Case Study: Understand the different parts of facade assemblies, such as windows, doors, balconies, and ventilation outlets, and their integration into overall facade design.

  • Evaluate Material Properties and Sustainability in Relation to the Case Study: Study the properties, thermal performance, and sustainability of materials used in facades, including concrete, timber, glass, and metals.

  • Understand Building Physics in Facade Engineering in Relation to the Case Study: Learn about thermal performance, U-value, thermal bridging, and condensation and how these factors affect facade performance and design.

  • Ensure Fire Safety in Facade Design in Relation to the Case Study: Explore fire safety considerations, including material classification, compartmentation, and compliance with fire safety regulations for facades.

  • Learn about Optimising the Acoustic Performance of Facades in Relation to the Case Study: Analyse the acoustic performance of facades, focusing on external noise control, flanking sound transmission, and self-noise.

  • Apply Structural Principles to Facade Engineering in Relation to the Case Study: Understand and evaluate structural aspects of facades, including movement, tolerances, load accommodation, and deflection management.

  • Understand Access for Facade Construction in Relation to the Case Study: Learn about the importance of access for construction, evaluate constraints, and develop strategies for optimising construction access in facade projects.

  • Develop Comprehensive Facade Design Competence in Relation to the Case Study: Gain comprehensive skills in facade design and engineering, integrating knowledge of lifecycle, compliance, materials, building physics, fire safety, acoustics, structure, and construction access.

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