Concrete Strength Testing Technician (STT) - Unbonded Caps for Hardened Concrete Cylinders
This module identifies the equipment, materials, and procedure for capping cylindrical concrete specimens using unbonded caps. The module also identifies the precautions to be taken while capping concrete specimens using unbonded caps and the conditions under which unbonded pads need to be qualified.
Learning Outcome:
Upon the completion of this module, you will be able to:
- Identify the equipment and materials used for capping cylindrical concrete specimens using unbonded caps.
- Describe the procedure for capping cylindrical concrete specimens using unbonded caps.
- Identify the precautions that need to be taken while capping concrete specimens using unbonded caps.
- Identify the conditions under which unbonded pads need to be qualified or requalified.
Topic 1: Unbonded Capping Systems for Concrete Specimens
- Topic Introduction and Objectives
- Capping Materials and Equipment
- Procedure for Capping Cylindrical Concrete Specimens Using Unbonded Caps
- Qualification of Unbonded Capping Systems
- Calculation of Compressive Strength for Test Specimens
- Performance Checklist
- Module Summary
Checkpoint Questions interspersed within the topic: 5
Checkpoint Questions: 10
ACI and Elsevier would like to recognise Mr Mark A Cheek and Mr Thomas O Malerk, as Subject Matter Experts and for the many hours of work they have dedicated to the review and development of these eLearning courses.
