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Discounted Pricing for Cement Physical Tester Training Video

8/6/2018

The American Concrete Institute (ACI) has reduced the price of its “ACI Physical Testing of Cement Training” training video to make  this valuable resource more accessible to a wider audience.  The video can be used as a stand-alone training tool or in conjunction with ACI study materials as a resource for new testers and as a refresher for experienced testers interested in pursuing the ACI Cement Physical Tester certification.

The training video now costs $249, and is discounted to $149 for ACI members.

“Training of technicians for physical testing of Portland cement traditionally occurs on the job, with an experienced laboratory technician guiding the new tester through the ASTM procedures. To supplement this training, ACI has developed the ‘ACI Physical Testing of Cement Training Video’ as a resource for new testers and a refresher for experienced testers,” said Michael L. Tholen, PhD, PE, IOM, Managing Director, Engineering & Professional Development, American Concrete Institute.

The training video is presented in chapters based on the specific test methods, so each one can be reviewed individually. The following tests are included:

• ASTM C109 – Compressive Strength
• ASTM C151 – Autoclave Expansion
• ASTM C185 – Air Content
• ASTM C187 – Normal Consistency
• ASTM C191 – Vicat Time of Setting
• ASTM C204 – Blaine Fineness
• ASTM C266 – Gillmore Time of Setting
• ASTM C1437 – Flow of Mortar

Additionally, there is a brief review of safety, equipment, and the laboratory environment. Each chapter reviews the equipment specific to the ASTM test, the procedure to follow the test, and the calculation of the result. Helpful tips are provided throughout to improve the technicians’ knowledge and technique.

The total run time of the training video is 1:42:51.