Registration Still Open for May Concrete Durability Course in Milwaukee
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The NRMCA Concrete Durability Course will be held at the Wildwood Lodge Pewaukee in Milwaukee from May 8 - 10. The course is co-sponsored by the Wisconsin Ready Mixed Concrete Association and taught by Kevin Folliard, 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 certification) 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. Hotel reservations can be made by calling the Wildwood Lodge directly at 262-506-2000; ask for the National Ready Mixed Concrete Association (NRMCA) discounted rate. Staff contacts are Jeffrey Bowers for assistance with registration or Colin Lobo on course details.
