From Damage Assessment to Repair

Learning targets

After the visual inspection of a water barrier, the processes of diagnosis, prognosis, and operationalization follow. These processes are outlined in the inspection plan of the water boards.

In this course, you will gain insights into these steps. What measures can be taken for a specific type of damage? How do you monitor the development of damage? When does damage need to be repaired? We will link the damage types to various failure and collapse mechanisms. By the end of the course, you will be able to explain the diagnosis and prognosis for a wide range of damage types and recommend appropriate repair measures. You will also understand which damage types require special attention.

The following topics will be covered:

• digigids, duty of care, and the inspection plan
• diagnosing and forecasting damage patterns
• damage types in relation to failure and collapse mechanisms
• determining (management) measures for common damage types

After completing this course, you will have: 

• knowledge of the components of the inspection plan
• the ability to explain the diagnosis and prognosis for damage patterns
• the ability to propose repair measures
• the ability to prioritize damage repair efforts

Program

Day 1: Damage Types in Primary Water Barriers

• from damage assessment to repair measures
• field assignments
• other damage types

Day 2: Damage Types in Regional Water Barriers

• grass covering
• specific damage types
• field assignments
• other damage types

Your Contribution

As part of the program, you are expected to actively participate by sharing experiences or challenges from your own work practice. This way, we learn not only the theory but also gain insights from each participant’s professional experiences.

What to Bring

For the lesson days, make sure to bring the following items:

• measuring tape
• reference card
• safety vest
• camera/phone
• probing rod
• inspection plan from your organization or a standard inspection plan

Target group

This course is designed for employees, inspectors, technical specialists, and managers of water barriers.

Learning Together

We create an enthusiastic learning environment where you can engage in meaningful discussions about the course content and your work situation.

Entry Level

A minimum of an MBO-level education is required.