Concrete Training
(A training course on the essential properties of concrete structures)
Course Content
Introduction
The nature of hardened concrete
Strength
Durability
Density
Watertightness
Causes of cracks in insitu concrete, screeds and lightweight concrete on suspended decks
Structural cracking
Autogenous shrinkage
Plastic shrinkage cracking
Plastic settlement
Plastic shrinkage
Thermal contraction cracking
Drying shrinkage cracking
Creep
Types of joint in concrete
Construction joints and day joints
Movement joints
Contraction
Expansion
Watertight joints
Water bars
Hydrophyllic water stops
Finishes to concrete surfaces
Formed
Unformed
Preparation of surfaces to accept spray-applied liquid waterproofing for structural and tanking
applications.
Duration: 1 Day
Cost: £295 + VAT
Concrete Training Scotland