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Certification on Procedures, Methods, Equipment, and Understanding Test Results Review & Certification Sessions Scheduled for 2019 Denver, CO: CRMCA at Colorado DOT, Denver-April 10, 11, 12 Frederick, MD: CCRL headquarters-May 14, 15, 16 Tampa, FL: CMEC-June 24, 25, 26 St. Paul, MN: American Engineering Testing-August 12, 13, 14 Fontana, CA: Caltrans Fontana, CA-September 18, 19, 20 Austin, TX: Central Texas Chapter-November 12, 13, 14 St. Paul, MN: American Engineering Testing-December 16, 17, 18 The ACI Cement Physical Tester certification is intended for laboratory staff that test cement and cementitious materials, including new and experienced laboratory staff members, QA/QC supervisors and managers, laboratory supervisors, project managers, or anyone interested in the basics of testing cementitious materials. The program covers 10 ASTM standards and specifications, and includes written and performance exams. This program includes classroom review and hands-on practice for standard paste and mortar tests associated with basic testing of cement. The certification course runs between two days to two-and-a-half days, and up to twelve participants can take the session at one time. The sessions include tips on test methods and understanding test results, as well as responsibilities of the cement technician and the impact of poorly-maintained equipment. ASTM Standards & Specifications included in review and hands-on practice: ASTM C109 Compressive Strength of Mortar ASTM C151 Autoclave Expansion ASTM C187, Normal Consistency of Hydraulic Cement ASTM C185 Air Content of Mortar ASTM C191, Time of Set by Vicat Needles ASTM C204 Blaine Fineness ASTM C305 Mixing of Pastes and Mortars ASTM C490 Practice for Determining Length Change ASTM C430, Fineness by the No. 325 Sieve ASTM C1437, Flow of Hydraulic Cement Mortar Handouts included in registration include the ACI workbook with program requirements, questions, performance checklists, practice test, and articles about physical testing of cement. Registration does not include any of the program specific ASTM standards. Each attendee must bring their own copies. Learn more about the certification program or information on hosting a session at concrete.org/certification, or call 248.848.3790.
Certification on Procedures, Methods, Equipment, and Understanding Test Results
Review & Certification Sessions Scheduled for 2019
The ACI Cement Physical Tester certification is intended for laboratory staff that test cement and cementitious materials, including new and experienced laboratory staff members, QA/QC supervisors and managers, laboratory supervisors, project managers, or anyone interested in the basics of testing cementitious materials. The program covers 10 ASTM standards and specifications, and includes written and performance exams.
This program includes classroom review and hands-on practice for standard paste and mortar tests associated with basic testing of cement. The certification course runs between two days to two-and-a-half days, and up to twelve participants can take the session at one time.
The sessions include tips on test methods and understanding test results, as well as responsibilities of the cement technician and the impact of poorly-maintained equipment.
ASTM Standards & Specifications included in review and hands-on practice:
Handouts included in registration include the ACI workbook with program requirements, questions, performance checklists, practice test, and articles about physical testing of cement. Registration does not include any of the program specific ASTM standards. Each attendee must bring their own copies.
Learn more about the certification program or information on hosting a session at concrete.org/certification, or call 248.848.3790.
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