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Course:

PA Concrete Mix Proportioning Workshop

SAP Course Number:

78TECH400892

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Construction Inspection
Construction Management
Highway Design
Materials Testing



Class Schedule


No Offerings Are Currently Scheduled

Determining when and how this course is provided is based on level of interest, availability of PennDOT instructors, and other factors.








General Information

Summary:
A one day workshop on concrete mix proportioning, materials, and construction. The materials presented will be consistent with the products of the Performance Engineered Mixtures program. Information provided will include the rationale behind the recently balloted AASHTO Guide Specification, new test methods being introduced, and how mixtures can be prepared and adjusted to meet the needs of contractors and agencies alike.

Learning Outcomes:
The primary objective of this Workshop is to provide information about what are the critical properties that affect the constructability and longevity of a concrete pavement, how these properties can be provided with local materials, and how users can be assured that the critical performance has been achieved. The workshop will cover:
• Ingredients
• Fresh Properties
• Hardened Properties
• Proportioning
• Specifications
• Construction
• Quality Assurance

Teaching Method:
Instructor led

Target Audience:
DOT engineers, their engineering consultants, interested cities and technicians, along with industry contractors and suppliers.

Special Materials:
The PowerPoint presentations will be included in the participant's booklet. Also included will be a copy of the draft AASHTO Guide Specification and Commentary.

Final Exam:
No



Continuing Education Credits



Awarding continuing education credits (PDH/CEU/CEH) to a training course or other training event does not imply or guarantee that the training course/event is approved by the Pennsylvania State Registration Board of Professional Engineers, Geologists and Land Surveyors.

According to Pennsylvania Act 25, “Credit determination for activities…shall be the responsibility of the licensee.  Continuing professional competency obtained by a licensee should maintain, improve or expand skills or knowledge obtained prior to initial licensure, including law and ethics applicable to the profession, or develop new and relevant skills and knowledge.”

For informational purposes only:1 CEU is equal to 10 hours of instruction
1 CEH is equal to 1 hour of instruction



Course Contact Information

                    For technical questions regarding this course, contact the following...
Name:
Kimberly Rice
Phone:
(717) 783-4722
Email:
PDHighAdminTrain@pa.gov

                    For general questions about the Training Calendar (such as those regarding schedules,
                    locations, instructors or registrations), see Contact Information in specific classes.
 
Created
Last Modified
By Rhiannan Nearhood/PennDOT
On 11/14/16 At 10:37 AM
By Rhiannan Nearhood/PennDOT
On 11/14/16 At 10:45 AM