CONCRETE ENGINEERING MIXING CURING Course
on CD

LEARNING OBJECTIVES


LESSON 1.
Identify desirable concrete properties and components. Have the ability to use the factors involved in producing a desirable concrete mix and the methods employed to overcome limitations involved in concrete production.


LESSON 2.
Identify, plan, and use the trial batch and absolute volume methods for proportioning concrete mixtures.


LESSON 3.
Identify and plan the design of forms and identify their uses in construction.





Table of Contents

The course contains the following parts:

Lesson 1: Concrete Components

Part A - Desirable Concrete Properties

Part B - Desirable Concrete Component

Part C - Slump Test

Practice Exercise



Lesson 2: Proportioning Concrete Mixtures

Part A - Method of Considerations

Part B - Trial Batch Method

Part C - Absolute Volume Method

Part D -Adjustments to the Original Design

Lesson 2 Practical Problem

Answers to Practical Problem

Practice Exercise



Lesson 3: Form Design and Construction

Part A - Form Design

Part B - Using Form Design Principles

Lesson 3 Practical Problems

Practice Exercise



Lesson 4: Construction Procedures

Part A - Reconnaissance, Site Preparation, and Excavation Procedures

Part B - Plan Formwork Used in Construction Projects

Part C - Mixing, Handling Transportation, Placement, Finishing, and Curing of Concrete

Part D - Temperature Effects on Concrete

Practice Exercise



Appendix A - List of Common Acronyms

Appendix B - List of Symbols

Appendix C - Publication Extracts