Course in the Use of FRP in Bridge Rehabilitation
Online course of 300 hours in the use of FRP in bridge rehabilitation, structured in 6 modules covering FRP materials, bond and anchorage, flexural and shear strengthening, pier confinement and execution control, with an assigned technical tutor.
Course in the Use of FRP in Bridge Rehabilitation — studying from India
India is investing heavily in infrastructure, including highways, metros, rail modernisation and smart city programmes. The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, the National Highways Authority of India and the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs drive large projects, with delivery by firms such as Larsen & Toubro, Afcons and RITES. Metro rail projects in Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru and Chennai create steady demand for civil and systems engineers. The Bureau of Indian Standards sets construction and material codes, and the Indian Railways network is one of the largest in the world, offering wide scope for rail engineering careers.
Fees for India: ₹57,900 (Indian Rupee), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in India
Typical roles
Questions from India
Which bodies in India recognise civil and rail engineers, and what does that mean for a private qualification?
In India, civil engineers are commonly recognised through the Institution of Engineers (India), the Indian Roads Congress for roads, and state or municipal registration for some public works. Railway engineering is governed by Indian Railways and its training institutes. SEIUM's qualifications are private and not accredited by a national body, so recognition is decided by employers or the relevant body.
Who employs civil, rail and smart city engineers in India?
Employers include Indian Railways, RITES, RVNL, state public works departments, municipal corporations, urban development agencies under smart city missions, and large construction and consulting firms. A private online qualification can add specialist knowledge, but employers generally prioritise professional registration, site experience and project records.
Is this programme manageable with a job in India, and what level of English is needed?
The programme is 100% online and taught in English, so you need solid working English. You can study from India without a student visa. Specialist courses take around 300 hours, diplomas 800 and master's about 1,900. Schedules follow IST, you get an assigned technical tutor, and fees can be paid in instalments. Ask your employer about sponsorship, as many organisations fund professional development.
Take the controls.
Run a real engineering trade-off from this field. Move the sliders, watch the model react in real time and beat the challenge.
What you will be able to do
Characterise FRP composite materials.
Analyse bond and anchorage mechanisms.
Design flexural and shear strengthening.
Size the confinement of piers.
Control the execution and quality of strengthening.
Plan inspection and maintenance.
Design the rehabilitation of a bridge using FRP.
Who it's for
- Bridge rehabilitation engineers.
- FRP strengthening specialists.
- Technical composite installers.
- Structural inspectors.
- Rehabilitation works site managers.
- Product technicians for strengthening systems.
- Engineering or science graduates seeking to enter structural rehabilitation.
What you'll work with
- ACI 440.2R-17 (guide for the design and construction of externally bonded FRP systems)
- fib Bulletin 90 (externally applied FRP reinforcement for concrete structures)
- CNR-DT 200 R1/2013 (Italian guide for the design of FRP strengthening of existing structures)
- EN 1504-4 (structural bonding)
- ASTM D7522 (pull-off strength for FRP laminate systems bonded to concrete)
- ASTM D3039 (tensile properties of polymer matrix composite materials)
- Sika CarboDur Software
- SAP2000
- ATENA
- Response-2000
6 modules
1.1Carbon, glass, aramid and basalt fibres1.2Epoxy resins for strengthening1.3Pultruded laminates1.4Fabrics for wet lay-up1.5FRP reinforcing bars1.6Mechanical properties and their variability1.7Long-term behaviour and creep1.8Environmental durability1.9Fire behaviour1.10Practical exercise: calculation of laminate properties
2.1Stress transfer mechanisms2.2Intermediate and end debonding2.3Effective bond length2.4Preparation of the concrete substrate2.5Pull-off test2.6Mechanical and fibre anchors2.7Near-surface mounted (NSM) strengthening2.8Influence of humidity and temperature2.9On-site bond control2.10Lab: pull-off test on strengthened concrete
3.1Design criteria with FRP3.2Flexural strengthening of beams3.3Strengthening of deck slabs3.4FRP strain limits3.5Shear strengthening with strips3.6Strengthening of prestressed beams3.7Strengthening of precast girder decks3.8Serviceability checks3.9Comparison between design guidelines3.10Practical exercise: design of flexural strengthening for a beam
4.1Confinement of circular piers4.2Rectangular piers and corner rounding4.3Increasing seismic ductility4.4Strengthening against impact4.5Strengthening of steel piers4.6Combined jacketing4.7Strengthening of abutments and wing walls4.8Design according to international guidelines4.9Seismic strengthening case studies4.10Case study: confinement of viaduct piers
5.1Application procedure5.2Environmental conditions for installation5.3Qualification of installers5.4On-site quality control5.5Thermography to detect debonding5.6Protection against UV and vandalism5.7Periodic inspection5.8Repair of damaged strengthening5.9Costs and sustainability5.10Practical exercise: quality control plan for a strengthening system
6.1Description of the bridge6.2Diagnosis of deficiencies6.3Strengthening objectives6.4Selection of the FRP system6.5Strengthening calculation6.6Anchorage details6.7Execution and control plan6.8Budget6.9Report and presentation6.10Final project: final review with your tutor
How you'll learn
Training is 100% online on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. There are no fixed timetables: you progress at your own pace within each intake, so the programme fits around your job.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standards and applied exercises. The working software is Sika CarboDur Software, SAP2000, ATENA and Response-2000, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Cases are studied on real procedures such as pull-off tests, thermography for debonding detection and flexural strengthening of deck beams. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final project.
Standards covered: ACI 440.2R-17, fib Bulletin 90, CNR-DT 200 R1/2013, EN 1504-4, ASTM D7522, ASTM D3039.
Build it end to end
Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- No prior qualification is required.
- An internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme software.
- English sufficient to read technical standards.
Ready to start?
Send your application today. Our admissions team replies within 72 hours with your study plan and funding options.
Frequently asked questions
The programme totals 300 hours over 3 months. You set your own pace within each intake, and your tutor helps you plan the workload around your job.
You work with Sika CarboDur Software, SAP2000, ATENA and Response-2000, using free, academic or evaluation versions. Your tutor indicates the free alternative wherever one exists.
A SEIUM Institute certificate, awarded on passing the continuous assessment and the final project. It is SEIUM's own qualification, not an official state degree; its recognition depends on the programme completed and the regulations of each country.
Yes. Modules passed are recognised in a higher programme in the same area (postgraduate diploma or master's). Ask about the recognition policy when you enrol.
No prior qualification is required; you need a computer able to run the programme software and English sufficient to read technical standards.
Start dates are set by SEIUM's faculty for each intake. Our admissions team will confirm the next available date when you apply.
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