Essentials of Quality Concrete

By the end of this course you will be able to: Name the benefits of using concrete for constructionHave a general overview of all the ingredients used in concreteIdentify the chemical reaction between Portland cement and waterDiscuss other necessary properties of freshly mixed concrete as placed for different applicationsDefine curing and explain why it’s important Recall the environmental factors that increase the probability for plastic shrinkage crackingDiscuss factors that impact the strength of concreteDiscuss the various durable aspects of concrete