Advanced Architectural Conservation Studies: Assessment and Intervention of Reinforced Concrete Structures
About This Course
This advanced professional programme builds upon the International Council on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS) Singapore and Urban Redevelopment Authority Conservation Technical Handbook series, which aims to promote high-quality restoration practice, strengthen technical competency within the heritage building sector, and enhance appreciation of Singapore’s built heritage. https://www.ura.gov.sg/Corporate/Guidelines/Conservation/Best-Practices
Focusing specifically on historic reinforced concrete structures, the course equips participants with the knowledge and analytical skills required to assess existing conditions, diagnose deterioration mechanisms, and develop appropriate conservation and intervention strategies. Participants will examine the historical development of reinforced concrete in Singapore, material behaviour and durability, structural assessment methodologies, non-destructive testing approaches, and international conservation principles governing intervention.
Through case studies, technical discussions, and applied exercises, participants will learn to integrate heritage value, structural performance, regulatory requirements, and sustainability considerations in making informed conservation decisions.
Designed for architects, engineers, conservation professionals, and public officers involved in heritage projects, this course emphasises workplace-relevant competencies and professional judgement in the conservation of historic reinforced concrete.
Instructors bring extensive experience across institutional, regulatory, and commercial heritage contexts.
What You'll Learn
2. Diagnose common deterioration mechanisms affecting historic reinforced concrete, including carbonation, chloride ingress, corrosion of reinforcement, cracking, and spalling.
3. Evaluate the condition of reinforced concrete structures using appropriate inspection methods and diagnostic tools, and interpret assessment data to inform conservation decisions.
4. Assess structural and material performance in the context of heritage significance, balancing technical requirements with conservation principles.
5. Develop appropriate conservation and repair strategies for reinforced concrete, including selection of materials, intervention methods, and compatibility considerations.
6. Justify intervention approaches based on conservation ethics, international charters, and local regulatory frameworks.
7. Propose lifecycle and service-life extension strategies that integrate durability, sustainability, and long-term maintenance planning.
8. Communicate technical findings and conservation proposals effectively through structured oral presentations and written reports.
Entry Requirements
Applicants must have completed the introductory course “Architectural Conservation Studies" or demonstrate equivalent foundational knowledge in architectural conservation principles. (https://www.sutd.edu.sg/course/architectural-conservation-studies/#tabs)
Applicants without formal qualifications may be considered based on demonstrated industry experience, subject to review.