Day 1
Module 1: Introduction to Concrete
- Basic components of concrete (cement, aggregates, water, admixtures)
- Hydration process and strength development
- Types of cement and their applications
- Influence of water-cement ratio on concrete properties
- Fresh concrete properties (workability, slump, setting time)
- Hardened concrete properties (compressive strength, durability)
Module 2: Concrete Defects and Troubleshooting
- Common concrete defects (cracking, scaling, segregation, bleeding, honeycombing)
- Causes and prevention of these defects
- Troubleshooting techniques and repair strategies
- Case studies activity: Be The Defect Detective
Module 3: Introduction to Concrete Mix Design
- Principles of mix design
- Factors affecting mix design (strength requirements, exposure conditions, workability)
- Importance of quality control in concrete production
- Control activity: Mix Design Challenge (Part 1)
Day 2
Module 4: Mix Design Calculations
- Step-by-step guide to mix design calculation procedure in a simple and most common used formula
- Selection of materials and proportions
- Control activity: Mix Design Challenge (Part 2)
- Calculation of water content, cement content, and aggregate proportions
- Adjustments for admixtures and special requirements
- Hands-on exercises: Performing mix design calculations for different scenarios
Module 5: Mix Design Optimization
- Optimizing mix designs for cost efficiency (cement replacement materials, aggregate optimization)
- Enhancing durability (admixtures for specific exposure conditions)
- Advanced topics: Self-consolidating concrete, high-performance concrete
- Case studies activity: Sustainability considerations in concrete mix design (reducing cement content, using recycled materials)
US 16633 
GB 12175 
CA 9955 
BR 9620 
AU 9296 
IE 4727 
NZ 3529 
IN 2319 
