Concrete Field Testing Technician - Grade I: Testing for Density, Yield, and Air Content of Concrete

This module introduces you to the procedures for measuring and calculating the density, yield, and air content of concrete. 

 
Learning Outcome:
 
Upon the completion of this module, you will be able to:
 
  • Define the terms density, yield, and air content.
  • Identify the apparatus used for measuring the density of concrete.
  • Select the appropriate consolidation method for measuring the density of concrete.
  • Describe the procedure for measuring the density of concrete.
  • Identify the basic terminology associated with the calculation of density, yield, and air content.
  • Calculate density, yield, and air content.
  • Identify the information to be reported.
 
Topic 1: Measurement of Density, Yield, and Air Content
 
  • Topic Introduction and Objectives
  • Definition of Density, Yield, and Air Content
  • Need for Determining Density, Yield, and Air Content
  • Apparatus
  • Performing the Test Procedure
 
Topic 2: Calculation of Density, Yield, and Air Content
 
  • Topic Introduction and Objectives
  • Basic Terminology
  • Calculating the Density
  • Calculating the Yield and Relative Yield
  • Calculating the Cement Content
  • Calculating the Air Content
  • Guidelines for Reporting the Test Results
  • Performance Checklist
  • Module Summary

Checkpoint Questions interspersed between both topics: 5
Checkpoint Questions: 10

 

ACI and Elsevier would like to recognise Mr Mark A Cheek,  Mrs Frances T Griffith and Mr Ronald E Vaughn as Subject Matter Experts and for the many hours of work they have dedicated to the review and development of these eLearning courses.