NRMCA Durability Course and NRMCA Level 4 Certification Set for June in Denver

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NRMCA will offer its Concrete Durability Course from June 6-8 at offices of the Colorado Ready Mixed Concrete Association in Denver. The course is taught by Michael Thomas, University of New Brunswick, Kevin Folliard, University of Texas at Austin and NRMCA Engineering Department staff. The course provides a fundamental understanding of the nature of cement and concrete as they relate to durability of concrete. Topics will cover cracking, alkali aggregate reactions, sulfate attack, corrosion of reinforcing steel, freeze-thaw durability and other aspects. A group exercise will be facilitated to walk attendees through ConcreteWorks software that can be used to develop concrete mixtures for durability.

The course also discusses the new provisions for durability in ACI 318-11 and how specifications can be structured to address durability. Attendees at previous courses have given this program rave reviews. This course also offers those with the NRMCA Level 3 certification an opportunity to obtain the NRMCA Concrete Technologist Level 4 certification. It also provides additional learning units toward the NRMCA STEPS program. Please register early if you wish to attend.

Registration information and staff contact information are being finalized and will be posted shortly at this link.