Concrete Technology & Construction for Graduates
- Course focuses on concrete properties, materials, testing, and quality control.
- Concrete specification, conformity testing, and quality assurance emphasized.
- Management of concrete on-site, non-conformity actions, and core testing covered.
- Training, education, and qualifications discussed for concrete industry professionals.
- Course led by Tony Binns, MCIPD (Chartered) MICT, over a 3-day duration.
Overview
The course, led by Tony Binns, focuses on concrete properties, materials, testing techniques, and quality control in construction projects. Participants learn about concrete composition, testing standards, mix design, and quality assurance. The program covers topics such as concrete specification, procurement, production, and on-site management. Emphasis is placed on practical applications, including laboratory trials and field assessments. The course spans three days and concludes with an action plan for implementing the knowledge gained.
Who should attend
Concrete Technicians
Course Content
Course Tutor: Tony Binns MCIPD (Chartered) MICT
PROGRAMME
Day 1 Arrival, registration, opening address and introductions
Review of concrete properties.
Materials and composition of concrete
Cements
Fly ash
Ground granulated blastfurnace slag
Silica fume
Aggregates
Admixtures
Mixing water including reclaimed water
Free water/cement ratio
Early-age cracking, crack widths
Techniques for sampling and testing concrete
Laboratory practical:
Concrete trials
Use of admixtures
Standard tests, BS EN 12350, 12390
Consistence
Air content
Making and curing of test cubes.
Day 2 Review of test results
Conformity and identity testing
Concrete specification:
BS EN 206-1 / BS 8500 / SD1
Concrete Classes – What is C32/40?
Concrete types
Air-entrainment and freeze/thaw resistance
Sulfate resistance
Performance specifications
Procuring concrete, checking mix design submissions, what to watch for.
Quality schemes for concrete
Order processing
Plant, workforce and equipment
Production and delivery
Quality control and quality assurance
Day 3 Management of concrete on site
Concrete maturity and striking times
Conformity criteria.
Action on non-conformity – What is a cube failure?
Assessment of in situ concrete
Core testing
Non-destructive testing
Energy from waste
Training, education and qualifications
Action plan
Final discussion and course close.
Duration: 3 Days
Cost: £795 + VAT
