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6/28/2018
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The American Concrete Institute announces the ACI Self-Consolidating Concrete Testing Technician certification program is now available for Sponsoring Groups to pick up for their local programming. The new program certifies individuals based on their knowledge and ability to perform five main ASTM test methods used with self-consolidating concrete, including: ASTM C1610: Standard Test Method for Static Segregation of SCC Using Column Technique ASTM C1611: Standard Test Method for Slump Flow of SCC ASTM C 1621: Standard Test Method for Passing Ability of SCC by J-Ring ASTM C1712: Standard Test Method for Rapid Assessment of Static Segregation Resistance of SCC Using Penetration Test ASTM C1758: Standard Test Method for Fabrication of a Test Specimen with SCC The certification consists of a written exam and a performance exam, and is valid for five years. The certification is offered through ACI’s global network of more than 120 sponsoring groups in local concrete communities. Use your Sponsoring Group maintenance page to add the program at your location. “As the interest and use of self-consolidating concrete increased, it became clear to the industry that standardized test methods were needed,” said John Nehasil, Managing Director, Certification, American Concrete Institute. “ACI and ASTM committee members developed tests to measure and monitor the fresh or plastic characteristics of SCC. Near the end of the development stage, the industry recognized the need and importance of an ACI certification program to ensure these test methods were performed correctly,” he continued. “If you work with and test self-consolidating concrete on a regular basis, then make sure you are certified to do the job right.” Self-consolidating concrete is regularly used for cast-in-place projects, specialized applications, and is the primary product used in the precast industry. It was first introduced in the early 1990s. Learn more at whyACIcertification.org.
The American Concrete Institute announces the ACI Self-Consolidating Concrete Testing Technician certification program is now available for Sponsoring Groups to pick up for their local programming.
The new program certifies individuals based on their knowledge and ability to perform five main ASTM test methods used with self-consolidating concrete, including:
The certification consists of a written exam and a performance exam, and is valid for five years. The certification is offered through ACI’s global network of more than 120 sponsoring groups in local concrete communities. Use your Sponsoring Group maintenance page to add the program at your location.
“As the interest and use of self-consolidating concrete increased, it became clear to the industry that standardized test methods were needed,” said John Nehasil, Managing Director, Certification, American Concrete Institute. “ACI and ASTM committee members developed tests to measure and monitor the fresh or plastic characteristics of SCC. Near the end of the development stage, the industry recognized the need and importance of an ACI certification program to ensure these test methods were performed correctly,” he continued. “If you work with and test self-consolidating concrete on a regular basis, then make sure you are certified to do the job right.”
Self-consolidating concrete is regularly used for cast-in-place projects, specialized applications, and is the primary product used in the precast industry. It was first introduced in the early 1990s.
Learn more at whyACIcertification.org.
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