Basics of Concrete & Applications

866 Carolina Road,Suffolk VA 23434

05 October, 2021

Description

Lecture and hands-on training of the American Concrete Institute (ACI) proper form, place, finish, and cure techniques. Lecture and hands-on training of the American Concrete Institute (ACI) proper form, place, finish, and cure techniques including: Basic concrete technologyConcrete materials and mix proportioningConcrete control testsProper use of finishing toolsPlacing, consolidation, and finishingEdging, jointing, curing, and protectionIf possible, please have your participants bring whatever concrete finishing tools they have available to this training.  Tools to bring include:  Personal protective equipment (safety glasses, gloves, etc.), Screed board, Bull float, Fresno trowel, Mag float, Steel trowel, Edger, Groover and Broom.  This class will include placing and finishing concrete in ten 4'x4' sections so there will be an opportunity for everyone to get in the mud and experience concrete finishing. (Maximum number of students is 30) Cost: $55 Lunch is on your own.  About the trainer:  William B. Denison, Jr. NRMCA, Certified Concrete Professional, CCPF Bill has presented numerous work force development classes through Tidewater Community College in concrete technology throughout Hampton Roads.  Additionally, he has been teaching Civil Engineering Technologies for 18 years for the Virginia Community College System.  He also participates with the three American Society for Testing and Materials main educational committees, including the American Concrete Institute and National Ready Mix Concrete Association. HRPWA is a not-for-profit regional coalition promoting cooperative training in the various disciplines comprising Public Works in Southeastern Virginia.  HRPWA has three primary objectives: To coordinate lower-cost training for current Public Works and Utility employees To educate area high school students with the goal of participants becoming future pre-trained Public Works and Utility employees To provide networking opportunities for member organizations