Identify defects in concrete

Use infrared techniques to discover defects in concrete.

identifying concrete defects
evaluate defects in concrete
assess defects in concrete
examine defects in concrete
identify concrete defects

skill/competence

cross-sector

Identify defects in concrete is an essential skill of the following occupations:

Bridge construction supervisor: Bridge construction supervisors monitor the construction of bridges. They assign tasks and take quick decisions to resolve problems.
Waterway construction labourer: Waterway maintenance labourers maintain canals, dams and other waterway structures such as coastal or inland water plants. They are responsible for the construction of breakwaters, canals, dikes and embankments as well as other works in and around water.
Bridge inspector: Bridge inspectors inspect bridge structures for joint break, cracks, rust and other faults. They also carry out or organise the maintenance of the structures.

Identify defects in concrete is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this skill may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.

Non-destructive testing specialist: Non-destructive testing specialists carry out testing of vehicles, vessels, other manufactured objects, and construction structures without having to damage them. They use special equipment such as X-ray, ultrasound, radiographics, or infrared instruments to perform testing activities and report based on the observed results.

References

1. Identify defects in concrete – ESCO