This two-day course presents an overview of the properties of concrete as needed in concrete construction, including strength and durability.  Students receive a copy of 'Design and Control of Concrete Mixtures (7th edition)', published by the Cement Association of Canada, that is used as the basis for the presentations that include:

•      Fundamentals of Concrete
•      Portland Cement
•      Supplementary Cementing Materials
•      Aggregates
•      Admixtures
•      Mix Design Parameters
•      Placing and Finishing Concrete
•      Curing and Protecting Concrete
•      Specifications & Ordering Concrete
•      Field Testing
•      Volume Change & Jointing
•      Surface Defects
•      Environmental Stewardship
•      Sustainable Development    

For more information on this course please contact the BCRMCA office at info@bcrmca.bc.ca or call 604-626-4141.