Introduction to Roller-Compacted Concrete

Course Outline

Roller-Compacted Concrete (RCC) is used to provide a more efficient and cost effective alternative to Conventionally Placed Concrete (CPC). This course will provide information on RCC and how it compares to conventionally placed concrete. In addition, students will learn the common applications of roller compacted concrete. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials.

Learning Objective

At the conclusion of this course, the student will know:

• Understand what is RCC;
• Know the difference between RCC and CPC;
• Be able to identify the benefits of RCC;
• Understand the construction procedures of RCC;
• Learn the commpn applications of RCC; and
• Appreciate the efficiency and cost-efectiveness of RCC construction.

Intended Audience

This course is intended for engineers and construction professionals who want to learn about the applications and benefits of roller-compacted concrete.

Course Content

You will be directed to PCA's website to study the content on the following webpages:

Roller-Compacted Concrete (RCC) (HTML page)

Roller-Compacted Concrete (RCC) Performance (HTML page)

Roller-Compacted Concrete (RCC) Case Histories (HTML page)

Roller-Compacted Concrete (RCC) FAQs (HTML page)

FHWA - Tech Brief: Roller-Compacted Concrete Pavement (PDF)

In addition, you are expected to do some reseach for a few quiz questions.

Course Summary

This course will give you information about the construction, durability, properties and applications of roller-compacted concrete, with emphasis on its use in pavement and dam projects.

Related Links

For additional technical information related to this subject, please visit the following web pages:

USACE Engineering Manual EM 1110-2-2006: Roller-Compacted Concrete
Guide for Roller-Compacted Concrete Pavements

Quiz

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

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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.

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