Concrete BC

This course presents an introduction to the properties of concrete as needed in concrete construction, including strength and durability. Students receive a copy of Design and Control of Concrete Mixtures (9th edition), relevant industry handouts, as well as copies of each presentation. 

Topics Covered include an introductory review of: 

• Materials for concrete, such as Portland and blended cements, supplementary cementing materials, aggregates and admixtures 

• Concrete durability 

• Procedures for concrete mix proportioning 

• Batching, mixing, transporting, handling, placing, consolidating, finishing and curing concrete 

• Hot and cold-weather concreting 

• Cause and methods of controlling volume changes  

• Control tests for quality concrete 

• Special types of concrete, such as high-performance, lightweight, and self-consolidating concrete 

• Standards from both Canadian Standards Association (CSA) and American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) are referred to extensively 

• There is an open-book exam at the end of the course 

For inquiries, please contact Jason Saunderson jsaunderson@concretebc.ca or call at 604-396-7550