EngineeringHandling, Placing and Finishing Concrete

Handling, Placing and Finishing Concrete

2.00 Hrs
SKU: JCOM-00161

This course provides an overview of the proper methods and procedures for handling, placing, and finishing concrete in construction projects. You will learn how to plan concrete placement, prepare subgrades and formwork, and use the tools and equipment required for placing and finishing concrete slabs. The course also explains the sequence of finishing operations, the purpose and layout of concrete joints, and the importance of proper curing practices. Special considerations for hot and cold weather concreting are discussed along with common defects such as cracking, scaling, and surface delamination. By the end of the course, you will understand the practices needed to produce durable, high quality concrete construction.

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Course Details

Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

  • Recognize the responsibilities of the involved stakeholders.
  • Identify the equipment used for conveying and placing concrete.
  • Identify important aspects of preparing the subgrade.
  • List the tools used for finishing concrete.
  • List the sequence for finishing concrete slabs.
  • Name the joints in concrete and describe the different purposes of each.
  • Describe requirements for floor surfaces.
  • Identify precautions for different weather conditions.
  • Identify the basic causes of defects in concrete construction.
  • Explain the purpose of concrete pavement texturing and its impact on safety and performance.
  • Identify common concrete texturing methods and their applications.

Specs

Course Level
Fundamental
Languages
English
Compatibility
Audio, Video, MobileReady, Responsive

Author | Alfredo Cely, P.E., MSEM

Alfredo is a Civil Engineer that has managed Transportation, Land Development, Water Resources and Aviation projects from planning to construction for the past 14 years. Most recently his consulting work has focused on assisting state and local agencies in improving the safety of our transportation network. He has been responsible for several multi-modal transportation projects in the Tampa Bay Area, throughout the U.S. and abroad. He is a licensed Civil Engineer in Florida, North Carolina, and Ecuador.

At the University of South Florida, Alfredo serves as an instructor for the Transportation sections of the P.E. Preparation Courses hosted by the American Society of Civil Engineers’ (ASCE) Student Chapter. Alfredo is a member of ASCE’s Street and Highway Operations Committee and is an associate member of the Aviation Planning and Operations Committee. At the national level, Alfredo helps several of the Transportation Research Board Committees and is currently involved in the following committees: Low Volume Roads; Hydrology, Hydraulics and Water Quality; Pedestrian Safety; and Bicycle Transportation.

Alfredo served as the Chair of the local ASCE Transportation and Development Institute group during its first two years (2012-2014). The Florida West Coast Chapter of the ASCE has recognized Alfredo’s commitment to the profession and our community honoring him with the Young Engineer of the Year Award in 2014. As part of his involvement with the local engineering community, Alfredo currently serves as a Board Member of the Florida West Coast Branch for ASCE.

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