Concrete From A to Z

Training Provided by Lorman Education Services Stop concrete nightmares in their tracks - get on the right track from the start. Interested in learning more or in refreshing your knowledge about the nuts and bolts of concrete? Besides being the most popular and versatile building construction material, concrete can also be the most complicated to work with. As such, anyone involved in the construction process should have a working knowledge of concrete material issues. Attend this seminar and you'll get a comprehensive overview of concrete as a building material, including nondestructive testing methods, concrete mix selection, shrinkage and curling, and contractual issues. Register today to make sure you stay on the cutting edge of your field. Benefits for You - Avoid concrete problems - and repair or resolve existing problems - Get a detailed picture of shrinkage and curling of concrete slabs on ground - Make informed decisions regarding concrete mix selection - Grasp the key essentials of masonry code - Find out what you need to know about concrete performance issues

Concrete From A to Z Agenda

8:30 am - 9:00 am Registration

9:00 am - 10:00 am Shrinkage and Curling of Concrete Slabs on Ground

- Charles S. Gresser, P.E.

- Shrinkage of Concrete Defined

- Curling of Concrete Defined

- Causes and Remedies for Shrinkage and Curling

10:00 am - 10:15 am Break

10:15 am - 11:15 am Nondestructive Test Methods in Concrete

- Charles S. Gresser, P.E.

- Strength Testing

- Ultrasonic Testing

- Maturity Testing

- Infrared Imaging

- Metal Locating

11:15 am - 12:15 pm Concrete Mix Selection

- Andrea L. Breen

- Review of Building Code References

- Mix Design Background

- Prescriptive vs. Performance Criteria

12:15 pm - 1:15 pm Lunch (On Your Own)

1:15 pm - 2:15 pm Specified Performance and Field Performance of Concrete

- Andrea L. Breen

- Statistical Analysis

- Curing

- Durability Issues

2:15 pm - 2:30 pm Break

2:30 pm - 3:30 pm Contracting

- Scott R. Halloin

3:30 pm - 4:30 pm Masonry Code

- Scott R. Halloin

About The Training Provider: Lorman Education Services

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