THE ART OF CONCRETE : FUNDAMENTAL , MIX DESIGN , OPTIMIZATION & PROBLEM SOLVING: Pilihan Utama di Malaysia, Selangor, Kuala Lumpur (KL) Academy of Concrete Technology Sdn Bhd

Penerangan

COURSE CONTENT

Day 1

Module 1: Introduction to Concrete

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)