COURSE OVERVIEW

This practical and highly-interactive course includes real-life case studies and exercises where participants will be engaged in a series of interactive small groups and class workshops.
This course is designed to provide participants with a detailed and up-to-date overview of Equipment, Tanks and Pipe Supports foundation construction Techniques. It covers the various types of foundations and key factors influencing foundation design; the materials used for foundation construction, soil investigation, site analysis and types of foundation for equipment and tanks; the concrete types, mix proportions, foundation load considerations, design principles and pile foundations; the reinforced concrete design and precast versus cast-in-situ foundations; the foundation detailing and seismic design considerations; the types and design foundations of pipes supports; and the pipe support foundations for elevated systems;
During this interactive course, participants will learn the thermal expansion and movement of piping, corrosion protection for pipe support foundations, anchor points and load distribution; the site preparation and excavation, formwork design and installation and reinforcement installation in foundation works; the concrete pouring and curing techniques, installation of tanks and equipment on foundations and inspection and quality control; the post-installation maintenance of foundations, troubleshooting foundation problems and safety protocols during foundation work; and the regulatory standards and codes for foundation construction and sustainable construction practices.