Print this pageCold Weather Concreting
Matthew
Stuart, P.E., S.E., F.ASCE
Course Outline
This
one hour online course provides a basic understanding of cold weather concrete
operations as defined by ACI 306. This course includes definitions, effects
and recommendations for cold weather concreting per ACI.
This
course includes a multiple choice quiz at the end.
Learning Objective
At
the completion of this course, the student will:
- Understand the critical aspects
of cold weather concreting including the detrimental effects
- Be familiar with the ways to
avoid problems associated with cold weather concrete operations
Course Introduction
This course provides the user with a synopsis of the ACI Code governing cold weather concreting. The course will define the range of conditions associated with cold weather concrete placing operations. Undesirable effects of cold 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 cold weather on concrete will be provided.Course Content
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Recommendation for Cold Weather Concrete
You may open or download the following PDF file for the checklist of Recommendation for Cold Weather Concrete:
Recommendation for Cold Weather Concrete (PDF File 13 KB)
Course Summary
Placing
of concrete during cold weather has the potential to effect both the long term
strength and durability of concrete. Cold weather can have a negative impact on
both plastic and hardened state of concrete. Cold weather affects most of the
major components of concrete including water and aggregates. Cold 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 affected
by cold weather.
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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.
