Why is concrete so highly valued as a construction material? Used worldwide and preferred for its strength and durability, it can easily be adapted to suit different climatic regions and working environments by simply adjusting its composition, method of preparation and application methods. Many years of research have been invested in innovating unique concrete products for different construction scenarios. In this exciting course, you will learn about the different types of special concrete available, their ingredients and methods of preparation, placing, compaction and curing.
First, you will study self-compacting concrete (SCC), which, as the name suggests, self-compacts without the need for any further effort. How is this possible? You will discover this as you go through the history of SCC, its advantages and characteristics, followed by mix proportioning, design and applications of SCC. Next, you will be introduced to another type of special concrete, fibre-reinforced concrete (FRC). You will learn what FRC is, why it was developed and the types of fibres used in making it. After that, you will be briefly taken back to the basics, which include the methods of batching and mixing concrete and the types of mixers used, followed by an in-depth study of ready-mixed concrete. This knowledge will prepare you for the subsequent discussion on shotcrete, high-strength concrete (HSC) and more. Discover how to make concrete without cement and the crucial role of polymers in this process. Go on to learn about the purpose of compaction, the methods used and the effects of over-compaction and improper compaction. The course will wind up with a discussion on precast concrete and recycling construction and demolition waste, which plays a crucial role in the global pursuit of sustainability and care for the environment.
This course is specially designed for all practising and aspiring professionals in the construction industry. The knowledge acquired in this course will make practitioners in the construction industry adaptive to any working environment, particularly in the use of concrete as a building material. If you are a contractor, engineer, technician, artisan or aspire to be one in future, do not hesitate to grab this opportunity and gather this sought-after knowledge to enrich your résumé and broaden your skills. Start the course now!
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