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Mastering Concrete Techniques Specialization

Concrete Mix Design and Industry Best Practices.

Master in Mix design and practices in concreting: From Concept to mitigation of concreting issues at Sites

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Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Understand the basics of concrete and different materials used in it

  • Impart knowledge on materials used in concrete, relevant Indian standard codes, and practical aspects on concreting activities at projects

  • Explain the importance of making good quality concrete to build durable structure and Design formwork systems as per Industrial requirement

  • Design a concrete mix from the Industrial experiences at Sites and optimization of higher grades of Concrete

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Specialization - 3 course series

Concreting materials

Concreting materials

Course 1, 12 hours

What you'll learn

  • In-depth knowledge on producing high-quality concrete, covering various types of cement and their properties

  • Role of aggregates like sand and gravel, and the importance of clean water

  • Learn how to optimize the water-cement ratio and the use of admixtures to enhance concrete properties

Skills you'll gain

Category: Materials science
Category: Laboratory Testing
Category: Analytical Testing
Category: Water Quality
Category: Chemical Engineering
Category: Laboratory Techniques
Category: Sustainable Engineering
Category: Civil Engineering
Category: Construction
Category: Sustainable Design
Category: Construction Engineering
Category: Sustainable Technologies
Category: Acceptance Testing
Category: Chemistry
Production of concrete

Production of concrete

Course 2, 8 hours

What you'll learn

  • Understand the role of cement, water, and aggregates in concrete production and their precise proportions for desired properties

  • Learn the importance of uniform mixing, transport logistics, pouring techniques, and curing for strength and durability

  • Gain insights into the precision and complexity required to produce effective, long-lasting concrete in construction

Skills you'll gain

Category: Laboratory Testing
Category: Construction
Category: Plant Operations and Management
Category: Product Testing
Category: Construction Engineering
Category: Production Process
Category: Analytical Testing
Category: Manufacturing Operations
Category: Process Validation
Category: Manufacturing Standards
Category: Design Specifications
Category: Manufacturing Processes
Category: Technical Standard
Category: Acceptance Testing
Category: Civil Engineering
Category: Materials science
Category: Manufacturing and Production
Field concreting

Field concreting

Course 3, 11 hours

What you'll learn

  • Learn concrete placement, leveling, and compaction for precise alignment and uniform density

  • Master tools like screeds and floats, compaction techniques, and fixing bug holes and cold joint

  • Develop practical skills and problem-solving abilities for successful concrete construction

Skills you'll gain

Category: Construction Engineering
Category: Construction
Category: Analytical Testing
Category: Construction Management
Category: Plant Operations and Management
Category: Construction Inspection
Category: Structural Engineering
Category: Engineering Plans And Specifications
Category: Production Process
Category: Civil Engineering
Category: Test Equipment
Category: Drafting and Engineering Design
Category: General Construction and Construction Labor
Category: Vibrations
Category: Safety Standards
Category: Design Specifications
Category: Structural Analysis

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