Essentials of Quality Concrete
This course provides an overview of concrete, including its properties and basic components, the properties required for plastic and hardened concrete, and the variables that influence the quality of concrete. It will discuss some of the mechanical and durability characteristics required of concrete for various applications. The materials used in concrete mixtures, including portland cement, supplementary cementitious materials, aggregates, water and air will be discussed along with the general concepts of proportioning concrete mixtures. This course will introduce admixtures and explain their purpose. It explores air entraining and water reducing admixtures, accelerators and retarders, as well as other “value added” admixtures. This course also provides the basics of troubleshooting concrete slabs, such as workability, place-ability, finish-ability, and causes for cracking and other defects in concrete.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What operational challenges does this course address?
This course addresses transportation and civil infrastructure design and materials challenges related to Essentials of Quality Concrete. This course provides an overview of concrete, including its properties and basic components, the properties required for plastic and hardened concrete, and the variables that influence the quality of concrete. It will discuss some of the mechanical and durability characteristics required of concrete for various applications.
What real-world situations or incidents is this training designed to prepare personnel for?
The training is designed to prepare personnel for design and specification decisions transportation engineers encounter on municipal infrastructure projects associated with Essentials of Quality Concrete. This course provides an overview of concrete, including its properties and basic components, the properties required for plastic and hardened concrete, and the variables that influence the quality of concrete. It will discuss some of the mechanical and durability characteristics required of concrete for various applications.
What safety or compliance concerns does this course help organizations address?
This course helps organizations address transportation infrastructure standards, materials specifications, and code requirements tied to Essentials of Quality Concrete. It supports stronger awareness, more consistent practices, and better day-to-day decision-making on real municipal AEC projects.
Which personnel or departments would benefit most from this training?
This training is most relevant for transportation and civil engineers working on municipal infrastructure, along with organizations seeking to strengthen knowledge, consistency, and role-specific readiness connected to Essentials of Quality Concrete.
How can this course support department readiness, consistency, or professional development?
This course can support department readiness and professional development by reinforcing technical knowledge and supporting more consistent design and specification decisions related to Essentials of Quality Concrete.
How does this course fit into a broader training program?
This course fits well within a broader training program focused on transportation and civil infrastructure engineering professional development. It can be used to support onboarding, refresher training, continuing education, and more consistent performance across municipal AEC teams.
