Print this pageHot Weather Concreting
Matthew
Stuart, P.E., S.E., P.Eng.
Course Outline
This one
hour online course provides a basic understanding of hot weather concrete
operations as defined by ACI 305. This course includes definitions, effects
and recommendations for hot weather concreting per ACI.
This course includes a
multiple choice quiz at the end.
Learning Objective
At
the conclusion of this course, the student will:
- Have an understanding of the
critical aspects of hot weather concreting, including the detrimental
effects
- Be knowledgeable in ways to
avoid problems associated with hot weather concrete operations
Course Introduction
This
course provides the user with a synopsis of the ACI Code governing hot
weather concreting. The course will define the range of conditions associated
with hot weather concrete placing operations. Undesirable effects of hot
weather on concreting operations, both during placement and after hardening
has occurred, will be discussed. Recommendations for the basic procedures
to help avoid the effects of hot weather on concrete will also be provided.
Course Content
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Course Summary
Placing
of concrete during hot weather has the potential to effect both the long
term strength and durability of concrete. Hot weather can have a negative
impact on both plastic and hardened state of concrete. Hot weather effects
all of the major components of concrete including water, cement and aggregates.
Hot weather also has an impact on batching, mixing and placing of concrete.
Precautions must be taken in advance of concreting operations that are
anticipated to be effected by hot weather.
Related Links
For
additional technical information related to this subject, please visit the following
websites or web pages:
American
Concrete Institute
Mayco
Hot Weather Concreting Tips
http://www.cement.com/for-concrete-books-learning/concrete-technology/concrete-construction/hot-weather-concreting
Quiz
Once you finish studying the above course content, you need to take a quiz to obtain the PDH credits.
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