Basic Concrete Technology

This is the Basic Concrete Technology course.

In this course you will learn more about the basics of concrete technology to give greater understanding of what makes up concrete and the concrete industry as a whole. 

Curriculum 

• Introduction
  • Learning Goals

• Concrete Components
  • What is concrete?
  • 1m³ of concrete
  • Component distribution
  • Knowledge Check

• Aggregates
  • Types of aggregates
  • Characteristics of aggregates
  • Knowledge Check

• Additives
  • Introduction to additives
  • Terms
  • Why do you use additives?
  • Knowledge Check

• Slump Life, Acceleration and Retardation
  • Introduction
  • Influence of the concrete temperature
  • Retardation and acceleration of concrete
  • Early strength & strength development
  • Requirements on strength development based on the application
  • Knowledge Check

• W/C-ratio
  • Importance of the w/c-ratio
  • Knowledge Check

• Results & Summary

In order to test the knowledge you have gained about concrete, there are a few a short Knowledge Check quiz questions which need to be completed thorough out the course. 

Good luck!