Why this course?

Description

Course Duration: 6 Months (150 Hours)

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This comprehensive course is designed for construction professionals, engineers, and project managers involved in high-rise building projects. Focused on G+45 structures, the program covers every critical aspect of Quality Control and Assurance to ensure excellence in construction practices. Participants will gain in-depth knowledge of industry standards, regulations, and hands-on techniques to address quality challenges effectively.

The course is divided into 12 modules, each tailored to cover specific aspects of quality management from design to handover. It is enriched with real-life examples, practical exercises, and checklists for immediate application on-site.

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Modules Overview:

Module 1: Introduction to Quality Control in High-Rise Construction

• Importance of quality control in high-rise buildings
• Standards and regulations for G+45 structures
• Overview of quality assurance processes and benchmarks

Module 2: Understanding Design and Specifications

• Reading and interpreting structural and architectural drawings
• Key considerations in high-rise design (wind loads, seismic factors, etc.)
• Ensuring design compliance with codes and standards

Module 3: Material Quality Management

• Procurement and testing of construction materials (cement, steel, aggregates)
• Storage and handling of materials for quality retention
• Certifications and traceability of construction materials

Module 4: Foundation and Substructure Quality Control

• Soil testing and ground improvement techniques
• Quality checks for piling and raft foundations
• Monitoring waterproofing and drainage systems in foundations

Module 5: Structural Elements – Columns, Beams, and Slabs

• Quality assurance during formwork, rebar placement, and concreting
• Testing concrete strength and durability (slump tests, cube tests)
• Inspection of post-tensioning and prestressed elements

Module 6: Vertical Transportation and Core Structures

• Quality control in elevator shafts and core walls
• Tolerances and alignment checks for vertical elements
• Inspection of reinforcement and concreting in high-rise cores

Module 7: Facade and Cladding Systems

• Quality assurance for curtain walls, glazing, and external finishes
• Wind resistance and water-tightness testing
• Materials inspection for facade durability and safety

Module 8: Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) Systems

• Quality checks for HVAC, electrical, and plumbing installations
• Ensuring fire safety compliance in MEP systems
• Coordination between MEP and structural elements

Module 9: Fire Safety and Emergency Systems

• Quality control for fireproofing materials and systems
• Inspection of fire detection, alarm, and sprinkler systems
• Compliance with fire evacuation and safety regulations

Module 10: Finishing Works Quality Management

• Inspection of flooring, plastering, painting, and tiling
• Quality standards for internal and external finishes
• Addressing common defects in finishing works

Module 11: Testing, Commissioning, and Handover

• Pre-handover quality inspections and snagging
• Testing of building systems (elevators, lighting, water supply)
• Documentation and certification for quality assurance

Module 12: Quality Audits and Continuous Improvement

• Conducting regular quality audits during construction
• Root cause analysis and corrective actions for quality issues
• Integrating lessons learned for future projects

TESTING MODULES

 

1. Preliminary and Reconnaissance Level Tests

These are done before detailed design starts. The aim is to understand the nature of the site.

1. Site reconnaissance and visual inspection

2. Study of existing bore well data near the site

3. Review of nearby building foundation performance

4. Trial pits excavation

5. Groundwater level observation

6. Surface soil classification

7. Topsoil depth identification

8. Flood history and waterlogging assessment

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2. Borehole and Subsurface Exploration Tests

These tests help understand soil layers at different depths, which is critical for tall buildings.

1. Rotary drilling boreholes

2. Wash boring

3. Auger boring

4. Core drilling in rock strata

5. Borehole logging

6. Collection of disturbed soil samples

7. Collection of undisturbed soil samples

8. Borehole permeability observation

9. Borehole water level monitoring over time

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3. In-Situ Soil Strength and Density Tests

These are conducted directly on site without removing soil.

1. Standard Penetration Test (SPT)

2. Dynamic Cone Penetration Test (DCPT)

3. Static Cone Penetration Test (CPT)

4. Cone Penetration Test with pore pressure measurement

5. Field vane shear test

6. Plate load test

7. Pressure meter test

8. Flat dilatometer test

9. Field density test by sand replacement

10. Core cutter density test

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4. Groundwater and Permeability Tests

Very important for basements, raft foundations, and deep excavations.

1. Constant head permeability test (field)

2. Falling head permeability test (field)

3. Pumping test

4. Recharge test

5. Slug test

6. Observation well monitoring

7. Artesian pressure measurement

8. Seepage assessment test

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5. Laboratory Classification Tests on Soil

These tests identify soil type and behavior.

1. Grain size analysis (sieve analysis)

2. Hydrometer analysis

3. Liquid limit test

4. Plastic limit test

5. Plasticity index determination

6. Shrinkage limit test

7. Specific gravity test

8. Natural moisture content test

9. Soil classification as per standard codes

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6. Laboratory Strength Tests on Soil

Used for foundation design and settlement analysis.

1. Unconfined compressive strength test

2. Direct shear test

3. Triaxial compression test (UU, CU, CD)

4. Vane shear test (lab)

5. California Bearing Ratio test

6. Bearing capacity evaluation tests

7. Stress strain behavior tests

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7. Compressibility and Settlement Tests

Critical for high-rise buildings to control long-term settlement.

1. One dimensional consolidation test

2. Swell pressure test

3. Swell potential test

4. Collapse potential test

5. Secondary consolidation assessment

6. Compression index determination

7. Recompression index determination

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8. Chemical Tests on Soil and Groundwater

These protect foundations and reinforcement from long-term damage.

1. Soil pH value test

2. Sulphate content in soil

3. Chloride content in soil

4. Organic matter content

5. Carbonate content

6. Electrical conductivity test

7. Groundwater chemical analysis

8. Aggressiveness classification of soil

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9. Rock Testing (If Rock Strata Is Present)

Essential when foundations rest partially or fully on rock.

1. Rock core recovery ratio

2. Rock quality designation

3. Point load strength index test

4. Uniaxial compressive strength of rock

5. Slake durability test

6. Joint spacing and orientation study

7. Weathering classification

8. Permeability of rock mass

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10. Pile and Deep Foundation Related Ground Tests

Mandatory for tall buildings using pile foundations.

1. Initial pile load test (compression)

2. Routine pile load test

3. Tension pile load test

4. Lateral pile load test

5. Pile integrity test

6. Low strain integrity test

7. Cross hole sonic logging

8. Thermal integrity profiling

9. Pile toe level confirmation

10. Borehole verticality test

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11. Ground Improvement Verification Tests

Used when soil treatment or improvement is done.

1. Pre and post improvement plate load test

2. Field density after compaction

3. Improvement depth verification

4. Load test on improved ground

5. Settlement monitoring points

6. Pore pressure measurement during treatment

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12. Monitoring and Observational Tests During Construction

These continue even after construction starts.

1. Settlement marker readings

2. Building tilt monitoring

3. Inclinometer readings

4. Piezometer readings

5. Crack width monitoring

6. Basement wall movement monitoring

7. Excavation deformation monitoring

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13. Special Tests for Critical High-Rise Projects

Usually done for very tall or sensitive structures.

1. Seismic site response analysis tests

2. Liquefaction potential assessment

3. Microtremor study

4. Ground vibration analysis

5. Dynamic soil property testing

6. Resonant column test

7. Cyclic triaxial test

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Who Should Attend?

• Civil Engineers and Construction Professionals
• Project Managers and QA/QC Engineers
• Contractors and Consultants involved in high-rise construction projects

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Key Features of the Course:

• Hands-on Learning: Real-world scenarios and practical case studies.
• Detailed Checklists: Templates for quality control and inspections.
• Expert Instructors: Delivered by experienced construction quality specialists.
• Certification: Gain a professional certificate upon successful completion.

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By the end of this course, participants will be equipped with the knowledge and tools to implement world-class quality control practices in high-rise construction projects, ensuring safety, efficiency, and durability.

Enroll now to master the art of Quality Control in G+45 high-rise projects!