Principles of Concrete

Approved for 4 of ASHI® Continuing Education Credits

These classes are CEU/CEC/CE/MRC approved by the states of Alaska, New Jersey, Mississippi and Connecticut, ASHI, FABI, CREIA and NACHI.  NAHI has approved all classes for CE credit except Finish Work and Doors, Windows and Glass.  More licensing state approvals are pending - we expect these shortly - check back often.

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Principles of Concrete – 4 hours – self study / online course Tuition $49
Don’t just lay there, crack or something!

Description:

This course surveys the use of concrete as a building material. Topics include composition of concrete, concrete mix design, mixing, formwork, reinforced concrete, lightweight concrete, placement of concrete, testing, curing, concrete joints, prestressed concrete, precast concrete, and concrete finishes.

After completing this course, a professional should be able to:

• Identify the ingredients necessary for making cement
  
• Compare the advantages and disadvantages of lightweight concrete in concrete construction
  
• Describe the procedures for testing, including the slump test and cylinder test
  
• Distinguish among expansion joints, including expansion joints, control joints, and isolation joints
  
• Summarize the economic advantages of pre-cast concrete.

Features

• Reading Assignments
  
• Quiz
  
• Interactives
  
• Final Exam
  

Authors: Caleb Hornbostel & John Raeber, FAIA, FCSI, CCS, Contributing Ed

Click here to enroll in the 4 hour Principles of Concrete Class