Course
Protecting concrete structures against reinforcement corrosion: introduction to cathodic protection
This workshop provides a practical introduction to cathodic protection (CP) of reinforced concrete. The workshop starts with the diagnosis of reinforcement corrosion and examines when cathodic protection can offer a suitable solution. It then discusses the necessary preliminary research, the basic principles of design, and the points to consider during implementation and monitoring.
What can you expect from this course?
This workshop aims to help participants:
- provide insight into the operation and advantages of cathodic protection for reinforced concrete,
- learn to diagnose reinforcement corrosion and determine when cathodic protection is a suitable solution,
- gaining insight into KB preliminary research and the most important points to consider when designing a KB system,
- introduce the practical installation and monitoring of KB systems.
Program
- 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.: introduction and theory
- 2:00-3:30 p.m.: workshop on diagnostics (reinforcement detection, chloride, carbonation, resistivity, and potential measurement)
- 3:30-4:00 p.m.: coffee and refreshments
- 4:00-5:30 p.m.: KB workshop 'from implementation to start-up'
Additional information
Target Audience
This workshop is ideal for professionals in the construction sector and infrastructure projects, such as:
- site and project managers within the concrete repair industry;
- employees and engineers of engineering firms;
- technical advisors to control organizations;
- staff of government agencies;
- research center staff;
- academics;
- building owners & building managers.
Organization
This course is organized in collaboration with Odisee-Campus Aalst.
Date
Thursday, June 18, 2026, from 1:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Location
University of Antwerp
Campus Groenenborger, Building Z
Campus Groenenborger is easily accessible with various transportation options.
Price
- €250.00 (VAT exempt)
This price includes course materials and coffee/tea.
If you register with several people from the same company, you will receive a 15% discount on the registration fee for the second participant onwards (provided that a joint invoice is issued). Please contact us at engineersoftomorrow@uantwerpen.be. Companies that are partners of the TETRA project KBDur receive a 50% discount. Discounts are not cumulative.
This training is eligible for the SME portfolio. More info via www.kmo-portefeuille.be and in the confirmation email after registration.
After registering for this course, our cancellation policy apply.
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