ACI and Elsevier eLearning - Concrete Field Testing Technician - Grade I: Testing for Air Content of Concrete by the Volumetric

Concrete Field Testing Technician - Grade I: Testing for Air Content of Concrete by the Volumetric

This module introduces you to the procedures for measuring and calculating the air content of freshly mixed concrete using the volumetric method.

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 volumetric method.
Describe the procedure for measuring the air content of concrete using the volumetric method.
Calculate the air content of concrete used as the test sample in the volumetric method.

Topic 1: Measurement of Air Content Using the Volumetric Method

Topic Introduction and Objectives
Applicability of the Testing Method
Test Apparatus
Performing the Test Procedure

Topic 2: Calculation of Air Content Using the Volumetric Method

Topic Introduction and Objectives
Adjusting the Test Results Readings
Calculating Air Content using the Volumetric Method
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.