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Mastering Concrete Techniques Specialization

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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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Advanced level

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1 month
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
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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March 2025

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Specialization - 3 course series

Concreting materials

Course 111 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: Water Quality: Recognize the importance of clean water and the correct water-cement ratio
Category: Admixtures: Familiarize with admixtures and how they adjust concrete properties
Category: Cement Types: Understand different cements, their properties, setting times, and applications.
Category: Aggregates: Learn about the impact of aggregate size, shape, and texture on concrete

Production of concrete

Course 27 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: Expertise in technical, operational, and problem-solving areas is valuable in the construction industry and transferable to other fields requiring precise planning and execution
Category: Engaging in concrete production develops skills in batching plant operations, including equipment handling, mix design calibration, and troubleshooting
Category: experience in transportation logistics, such as scheduling and route optimization, while honing quality control skills for monitoring and testing concrete to meet standards

Field concreting

Course 311 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: Gain hands-on experience to improve adaptability, attention to detail, and communication for quality project
Category: Develop problem-solving skills to address issues like bug holes and cold joints with preventive measures
Category: Learn precise alignment, leveling with screeds and floats, and effective compaction to enhance concrete strength

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