Online Concrete eLearning

Effective Communication In The Workplace This course is intended to give an overview of communication at work. You will learn about how communication works, how it can break down, and how you can improve the likelihood that you can be more effective in your interactions at work. The two most important pieces of effective communication are listening and explaining yourself. You will learn a great deal more about both of these skills, and  more...

Business Writing Skills ... a phone call can't. In Business Writing, the language is concrete, the point of view is clear, and the points are well expressed. Good writing is hard work, and even the best writers get discouraged. However, with practice you can feel more confident about your own writing. In this course you will learn about Business Writing Skills and what it takes to be a good written communicator. By  more...

Time Management ...ers to effectively managing your time at work, along with concrete techniques to maximize what you can get done during the work day. After completing this course, you will be able to: * Define time management. * Explain the importance of time management. * List common obstacles to effective time management. * Use concrete techniques such as planning, prioritization, and  more...

Vapor Barriers Under Concrete Slabs - How to Select and Locate ...t indoor air quality issues and minimize moisture-related concrete slab and flooring system failures. Proper selection of a vapor barrier based upon the criteria of low permeance, high tensile strength, high puncture resistance, and chemical resistance will ensure that the vapor barrier not only performs as an effective barrier to moisture and other vapors, but will also maintain its physical  more...

Low-Density Concrete Properties ...concrete provides several advantages with the primary, and most obvious, benefit being a 15 to 25 savings in weight without sacrificing the overall strength of a structure. However, the use of low-density concrete can result in a considerable impact to the structural design and cost of the structure. In this course, the student will review Engineer Circular (EC) 1110-2-6054, "Engineering  more...

Low-Density Concrete Construction Considerations ...concrete construction using low-density concrete is quite similar to using normal-density concrete. Constructability considerations related to mixing, placing, curing, pumping, and testing controls must be addressed in order to maximize the quality of concrete and avoid problems during construction. The use of low-density concrete provides several advantages with the primary, and most obvious,  more...

Maintenance of Concrete ...Concrete can deteriorate over time due to a number of factors including moisture penetration, chemical attack and physical damage. Selection of a suitable coating system, combined with proper surface preparation, application and curing of the coating, can significantly increase the service life of concrete subjected to harsh operating environments. Aesthetics are also an important consideration  more...

Placement of Concrete in Hot Weather ...his course will briefly discuss the challenges of placing concrete in hot, dry, and windy weather. The placement of durable, quality concrete is a task that requires experience and a commitment to quality. Hot weather imposes additional obstacles that must be understood and addressed. Once the negative impact of hot weather on concrete is understood, procedures can be implemented to neutralize  more...

Placement of Concrete in Cold Weather ...rview This course discusses considerations when placing concrete in cold weather. The placement of durable, quality concrete is a task that requires experience and a commitment to quality. Cold ambient temperatures decrease concrete's rate of settling. Additionally, placement of concrete in cold temperatures increase the likelihood of a deficient product, unless steps are taken to  more...

Concrete Distress Deterioration - Symptoms and Causes ...rview A basic understanding of the underlying causes of concrete deficiencies is essential to performing meaningful evaluations which lead to the proper selection of the method or technique used to successfully repair concrete. Symptoms or observations of a deficiency must be differentiated from the actual cause of the deficiency, and it is imperative that causes and not symptoms be addressed  more...

Rigid Pavements Spall and Crack Repair Using Epoxy Resin Products ...safe and effective uses of epoxy resin grout, mortars and concrete in the repair of seven common spall and crack situations found in rigid pavements on roads and airfields. The student must take a multiple-choice quiz consisting of twenty (20) questions at the end of the course to obtain PDH credits. Specific Knowledge or Skill Attained This course teaches the following specific knowledge  more...

Culvert Design ...ll design a couple of culverts. We will design a circular concrete pipe culvert and a concrete box culvert. We will use nomographs for the design. We will also design rip rap for erosion control. The student must take a multiple choice quiz consisting of ten questions at the end of the course to earn PDH credits. State Board Acceptance This course can be used by professional engineers to  more...

Design of Reinforced Concrete Beams per ACI 318-05 ...course is of particular interest of anybody involved with concrete structures like Civil or Structural Engineers. Very little knowledge of previous ACI codes is needed. This course covers the design of rectangular singularly reinforced concrete beams. There will be many references to ACI 318-05 but you do not need a copy of the code. Several design aids are included in the course. Three  more...

Structural Design Criteria for Southern Pine Lumber ...wood be used in many situations including wood contacting concrete in contact with soil or wood in direct contact with soil. Due to its unique cellular structure, Southern Pine can be treated with preservatives deeply and uniformly in the lumber. About 40 of all Southern Pine lumber produced is now pressure treated with preservatives to increase its longevity and design versatility. In this  more...

Design for the Recycling of Pavements ...ng the quality of recycled bituminous and Portland cement concrete. The student must take a multiple-choice quiz consisting of twenty (20) questions at the end of the course to obtain PDH credits. Specific Knowledge or Skill Attained This course teaches the following specific knowledge and skills: Recycling Pavement Development Advantages and Disadvantages of Pavement Recycling  more...

Prevention of Shoreline Erosion - Coastal Defense Schemes ...truction Breakwaters Floating breakwaters Jetties Concrete armor units Storm surge barriers Pile structures Scour protection State Board Acceptance This course can be used by professional engineers to fulfill PDH requirements mandated by state and provincial licensing boards. Decatur Professional Development is an approved provider of continuing education in all states that  more...

An Introduction to Soil Grouting ... used method for strengthening and sealing rock, soil and concrete. The possibilities for sealing structures are of great importance from both an economic and environmental point of view. The cost of grouting has in certain projects been as high as the cost of blasting and excavating the tunnel. To improve the technique for grouting with cement-based material, it is necessary to examine the  more...

Sanitary and Industrial Wastewater Collection - Gravity Systems ...lect the best possible pipe material Uses of Reinforced concrete pipe When to use a concrete encased pipe How nonresidents affect the flow rate State Board Acceptance This course can be used by professional engineers to fulfill PDH requirements mandated by state and provincial licensing boards. Decatur Professional Development is an approved provider of continuing education in all  more...

Structural Design of Concrete Lined Flood Control Channels ...Concrete lined flood control channels are used to convey rapid and tranquil storm water and prevent flooding. You have probably noticed concrete lined flood control channels while driving along the interstate, state highway, or being used in large land development projects. Often times they are used where storm water pipes would not be a feasible option from an engineering and economic  more...

Concrete Mixture Optimization Using Statistical Methods ...concrete plays an important part in the strength and durability of concrete. This course explores the feasibility of using statistical experimental design and analysis to optimize concrete mixtures. Different methods are covered that include several variables, such as concrete composition and properties, such as slump and strength. After reading this 4 hour course the student will have  more...

Soil Stabilization for Pavements ...placed upon the soil before the addition of an asphalt or concrete finished surface. There are several types of soil stabilization methods that will be discussed in this course. Using the methods presented herein will enable to student to apply soil stabilization methods across a broad spectrum of applications. Chemical additives as well as mechanical stabilization methods will be discussed.  more...

Segmental Retaining Wall Design ...aesthetic value compared to a masonry block wall or plain concrete surface. Contractors like them because in many cases they are faster and easier to install than reinforced masonry or reinforced concrete walls. The course gives a brief description of segmented retaining walls and considers some of their advantages and disadvantages. The main purpose of this course is to explain a step by  more...

Design of Conduits Culverts and Pipes ...for cast-in-place conduits for dams Circular reinforced concrete pipe for small dams and levees Corrugated metal pipe for rural levees and culverts Design of concrete culverts Design of plastic, ductile iron and steel pipe Pipe jacking methods Design procedures for trench/embankment earth loading, highway loadings, railroad loadings, surface concentrated loadings, and  more...

Distress Pavement Identification ...using on three particular types of pavements: (1) asphalt concrete-surface, (2) jointed portland cement concrete, and (3) continuously reinforced portland cement concrete. Various distress conditions are described and illustrated using diagrams and pictures. Methods of detection and measurements are defined. Detailed guidance is provided to the student on how to conduct a distress survey and  more...

Materials and Methods of Corrosion Control of Reinforced and Prestressed Concrete ...concrete bridges has undoubtedly become a considerable economic burden to many State and local transportation agencies. Since the iron in the steel has a natural tendency to revert eventually to its most stable oxide state, this problem will, unfortunately, still be with us, but to a much lesser degree due to the use of various corrosion protection strategies currently used in new construction.  more...

New Advances in Geothermal Technology ... Comparison between ThermaLock ® and Portland cement concrete Comparison of life cycle costs for various materials and coatings Review of Enhanced geothermal systems - EGS design concepts Review of subsurface temperature potentials Review of Binary- cycle geothermal power plant design concepts Review of flash or dry steam geothermal plants design concepts Review of Extreme  more...

Construction Estimating Using Excel ...ty take-off on many different construction materials: Concrete Earthwork Finishes Masonry Metals Openings Paving Thermal & Moisture Protection Wood The take-off is performed using many different units: Cubic feet, cf, ft3, cu ft Cubic yards, cu yd, yd3, Feet, ft Square feet, sf, ft2, sq ft Tons Pounds, lbs, # Linear feet, lf Square, sq Foot board measure, fbm  more...