Concrete Durability Course Set for Oklahoma City in November
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The NRMCA Concrete Durability Course is scheduled to be held at the NRMCA Producer member Dolese Support Services Center (DSSC) in Oklahoma City from November 20 - 22.
The course is taught by Kevin Folliard of the University of Texas at Austin; Anton Schindler, Auburn University and NRMCA Engineering Staff. The course provides a fundamental understanding of the nature of cement and concrete as they relate to durability of concrete in a wide range of exposures. Topics will cover the fundamentals of concrete microstructure, causes for cracking, alkali-aggregate reactions, sulfate attack, corrosion of reinforcing steel, freeze-thaw durability and other durability distress. The general durability mechanism is discussed along with developing mixtures to minimize the problem and associated tests to measure potential durability.
The course also covers the durability provisions in the Building Code - ACI 318-19 and how specifications can be structured to address durability. A group exercise will be facilitated to familiarize attendees with the ConcreteWorks software used for mass concrete and service life prediction. Comprehensive reference material is provided as course notes that are an excellent resource to concrete producers and associated technical personnel.
Those with the NRMCA Level 3 Certification obtain the NRMCA Concrete Technologist Level 4 Certification when passing the exam offered with the course. Attending the NRMCA Technical Short Course (that provides the Level 2 and 3 Certifications) is not a pre-requisite to attend the Durability Course or to attempt the certification exam. The course provides required learning units for the technical track of the NRMCA STEPS certification program.
Click here for more information and to register. Please note that NRMCA has not contracted for a room block at a designated hotel; several options are listed on the registration site. Contact Jeffrey Bowers for assistance with registration or Colin Lobo for course details.
