Seminar "Products and techniques for sustainable concrete repair and protection of concrete and steel structures"

FEREB asbl, VOM asbl and Buildwise invite you to an exciting seminar on innovative products and techniques for the repair and protection of concrete and steel structures.

Concrete and steel are very strong and durable building materials that inspire architects, allow designers to create tall buildings and large spans, and can be applied quickly and efficiently by contractors. Concrete and steel, like other building materials, can age due to external influences and damage can occur. Fortunately, there are solutions to protect and, if necessary, permanently repair concrete and steel. During our seminar at Tuesday, April 1, 2025 experts from academia and industry will explain through practical examples how to extend the life of concrete and steel.

Program :

• 12.45 - 13.15 : Reception with coffee + visit to the booths
• 13:15 - 13:30 : Opening of the seminar (short presentation of VOM, Buildwise and FEREB
• 13:30 - 14:00 : The importance of maintenance and protection of concrete structures - Julie Pierard - R&D Expert Structural Work Unit - Concrete Technology
  > Different repair and maintenance strategies for concrete structures (reactive vs. proactive)examples of deteriorated structures (tunnels, balconies, etc.) / the main causes of wear (including corrosion of the reinforcement) / the importance of proper diagnosis / the different options after diagnosis and selection of repair/protection methods (brief overview of standard NBN EN 1504-9)
• 14:00 - 14:30 : Explanation of the standard NBN EN 1504-2 - Maurice Buyssens - Technical Advisor FEREB
  > Products and systems for the protection and repair of concrete structures - Definitions, requirements, quality assurance and conformity assessment - Part 2: Surface protection systems for concrete. 
• 14:30 - 15:00 : Analysis of coating on bridges and tunnels and health risks before renovation. Monitoring of corrosion inhibitors in concrete - Philippe Legros, Staff Manager Surfaces, Specialist in Coatings, Corrosion and Health & Product Safety OCAS (for VOIM)
• 15:00 - 15:30 : Coffee break - visiting the booths
• 15:30 - 16:00 : Different corrosion prevention methods illustrated by short examples from the construction industry - Frans Vos, General - Manager Materials Consult / Associate Professor KU Leuven (for VOM)
  > Application of paint systems, electroplating, passivation, sacrificial anodes, impressed current, etc.
• 16.00- 16.30 : Impact and protection of fire on concrete and steel - Sven Eeckhout - Expert Promat
  > The impact of fire on steel and concrete and different fire protection solutions
• 16:30 - 17:00: Introduction to cathodic protection of steel and concrete - Bart Craeye, Professor Odisee Hogeschool / University of Antwerp
• 17:00 - 18:30: Networking + visiting booths

Practical information:

Date: Tuesday, April 1, 2025
Hour: 12:45 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Location: Buildwise - Kleine Kloosterstraat - Zaventem (parking behind and under the building)
Language: Dutch/French with simultaneous translation
Participation: 120 € excl. VAT for members FEREB, BUILDWISE and VOM - 180 € excl. VAT non-members

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