Concrete Field Testing Technician - Grade I: Testing for Air Content of Freshly Mixed Concrete by the Pressure Method

This module introduces you to the procedures for measuring and calculating the air content of freshly mixed concrete by using the pressure method using a Type B meter.

 
 
Learning Outcome:
 
Upon the completion of this module, you will be able to:
 
  • Identify the apparatus used for measuring the air content of concrete using the pressure method.
  • Describe the procedure for measuring the air content of concrete using a Type B meter.
  • Calculate the Aggregate Correction Factor using experimental data.
  • Calculate the air content of concrete used as the test sample in the pressure method.
  • Identify the information to be reported in the test results.
 
Topic 1: Measurement of Air Content Using the Pressure Method
 
  • Topic Introduction and Objectives
  • Applicability of the Testing Method
  • Test Apparatus
  • Determining the Aggregate Correction Factor: Type B Meter
  • Performing the Test Procedure: Type B Meter
  • Measurement of Air Content Using the Pressure Method
 
Topic 2: Calculation of Air Content Using the Pressure Method
 
  • Topic Introduction and Objectives
  • Calculating the Air Content of the Tested Sample
  • 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.