Essentials of Quality Concrete

By the end of this course you will be able to: Name the benefits of using concrete for construction Have a general overview of all the ingredients used in concrete Identify the chemical reaction between Portland cement and water Discuss other necessary properties of freshly mixed concrete as placed for different applications Define curing and explain why its important Recall the environmental factors that increase the probability for plastic shrinkage cracking Discuss factors that impact the strength of concrete Discuss the various durable aspects of concrete