Concrete Mix Design, Form Design, and Engineering - a PDH Online Course for Engineers, Surveyors and Architects

Concrete Mix Design, Form Design, and Engineering

Course Outline

This course teaches the characteristic and properties of the components of concrete; ways to design concrete mixes; how to determine of quantities of concrete needed for specific construction projects; formwork design; mixing, placing and curing of concrete; and physical plants employed in the production of concrete.

This course includes a multiple choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

Learning Objective

At the conclusion of this course, the student will:

Have an understanding of concrete properties;
Have an understanding of aggregates used in concrete mix design;
Have an understanding of air entrainment;
Have an understanding of what concrete admixtures are used for;
Have an understanding of slump tests are preformed;
Have an understanding of outlet controlled culverts;
Have an understanding on how to determine water/cement ratios;
Have an understanding of variations in concrete mixtures;
Have an understanding of concrete form design;
Become familiar with the handling and transportation of concrete;
Become familiar with the various types of Portland cements;
Become familiar with the construction of concrete forms; and
Become familiar with the placing and finishing of concrete.

Intended Audience

Civil Engineers, Structural Engineers, and Architects

Benefit to Attendees

At the end if the course you will be able to identify concrete components; plan, and use methods for proportioning concrete mixtures; plan the design of forms and their construction. You will also be able to plan construction procedures for concreting operations.

Course Introduction

This course is intended to improve your knowledge related to Concrete Mix Design, Form Design, and Engineering.

Course Content

In this lesson, you are required to download and study the following course content in PDF format:

Concrete Mix Design, Form Design, and Engineering

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Course Summary

Concrete is one of the most versatile, economical, and universally used construction material. It is among the few building materials produced directly on the job by the user. To know proper mix, it is important to identify desirable properties and components and to be able to use factors involved in producing concrete and the methods employed in concrete production. This course will discuss the characteristics and properties of the components of concrete; ways to design concrete mixes; how to determine of quantities of concrete needed for specific construction projects; formwork design; mixing, placing and curing of concrete; and physical plants employed in the production of concrete.

Quiz

Once you finish studying the above course content, you need to take a quiz to obtain the PDH credits.

DISCLAIMER: The materials contained in the online course are not intended as a representation or warranty on the part of PDH Center or any other person/organization named herein. The materials are for general information only. They are not a substitute for competent professional advice. Application of this information to a specific project should be reviewed by a registered architect and/or professional engineer/surveyor. Anyone making use of the information set forth herein does so at their own risk and assumes any and all resulting liability arising therefrom.