MCA Concrete Inspector Training

**Join Us for an Essential 1-Day Concrete Inspection Class!**

 

Attention all Local-Agency Consultants & Testing Firms, City Engineering staff, Department of Public Works and County Inspectors

Join our comprehensive 8-hour Concrete Inspection Class to enhance your skills and knowledge. This course covers critical topics such as cement types, aggregate properties, water quality, and effective concrete mixing. You will learn practical techniques for inspecting concrete placement, curing methods, and understanding the nuances of both hot and cold weather practices.

Our expert instructors will provide hands-on examples and real-world applications, ensuring you gain valuable insights into job site quality assurance and quality control. Whether you're new to concrete inspection or looking to refresh your expertise, this class offers an invaluable opportunity to advance your career and improve project outcomes. Secure your spot today and become a more effective inspector on concrete construction projects!

ATTENDEES WILL RECEIVE A CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION FOR 8 PDH/CEHs (Professional Development Hours / Continuing Education Hours).

If you have questions please contact our office at 800.678.9622/517.347.7720.



COURSE OVERVIEW

TIME: 8:30am - 4:30pm (lunch included)

LOCATION: ACI FARMINGTON HILLS

COVERED TOPICS

Concrete Materials

  1. Cement types 1-5 and purposes Touch on Type IL
  2. Aggregate C-33, MDOT designation and Aggregate Moistures, ASR, Organic Imp, Crushed, Round
  3. Water
  4. Blended Cement

Concrete Basics

  1. W/CM how to calculate and the importance of doing an example of a batch ticket, yield theoretical to actual.
  2. Consolidation of Concrete with Vibrations
  3. Concrete Set Times
  4. Proper Finishing Techniques
  5. Curing
  6. Hot Weather and Cold Weather best practices. 

Concrete Quality Control

  1. Proportions of a mix design
  2. Job site Q.A. Q.C.

Concrete Inspection

  1. Before Placement, forms, rebar, subgrade, slope, and concrete inspection-related information.
  2. Inspection while concrete is being placed.

Concrete Pavements

  1. Curb and Gutter inspection
  2. Reinforcement (Baskets, Lane Ties, Dowel, Depth Checks Coverage of Reinforcement.
  3. Pre Pour, Prep, Pouring and placement types and hauling vessels

Concrete Placement

  1. Pavement Materials
  2. Form removal
  3. Inspection forms
  4. Barrier wall
  5. Joint Layout. Early Entry sawing and Traditional Sawing
  6. CURING

ACI & Concrete Testing

  1. All Plastic Concrete Test Videos and Checklist

General Questions

  1. QA/QC
  2. Pumping & Air Loss/Slump Loss
  3. Basic troubleshooting of pavements
  4. Review overall questions