The objective of the course is to impart knowledge to the participant on the causes, prevention, inspection and rectification of cracks in concrete. In particular, cracking in concrete is explained and the allowance of its formation in design is covered. Cracks formed arising from workmanship issues are also covered. Appropriate references will be made to the Singapore Standard SS EN 1992 series on Eurocode 2 Design of concrete structures that allow cracks to form and possible ways of preventing cracking is also covered. Emphasis on how to assess the severity of the crack through a methodological approach is covered. Finally, various methods of rectification of the crack lines are covered including the appropriateness of the method to the type and nature of the crack being considered.

This preparatory course is aimed to help applicants in their preparation for the Fundamentals of Engineering Examination for Civil Engineering by providing revision of all the topics stipulated.

Building envelopes have repeatedly been in the limelight over the past few months as a result of multiple failure events involving material defects, fire performance issue or poor workmanship. The Institution of Engineers, Singapore is organising a seminar on faade engineering. The intention of this seminar is to raise the awareness of participants in the various facets of faade engineering. This seminar is addressed to professional engineers, IES members and any other engineers with an interest in gaining a greater understanding of faade engineering. Topics covered will include the engineering of aluminium, glass, fire performance, and anchoring technology.