Concrete Strength Testing Technician (STT) - Compressive Strength of Cylindrical Concrete Specimens
This module introduces you to the procedures for calculating the compressive strength and density of cylindrical concrete specimens and reporting the test results.
Learning Outcome:
Upon the completion of this module, you will be able to:
- Identify the equipment and materials used for determining the compressive strength of cylindrical concrete specimens.
- Describe the procedure for determining the compressive strength of cylindrical concrete specimens.
- Identify the precautions that need to be taken while determining the compressive strength of cylindrical concrete specimens.
- Calculate the density and compressive strength of cylindrical concrete specimens.
- Identify the information to be reported in the test results.
Topic 1: Calculating the Compressive Strength and Density of Concrete
- Topic Introduction and Objectives
- Testing Apparatus
- Procedure for Determining the Compressive Strength of Cylindrical Concrete Specimens
- Calculation of Compressive Strength
Topic 2: Reporting the Test Results
- Topic Introduction and Objectives
- Performance Checklist
- Module Summary
Checkpoint Questions interspersed between both the topics: 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.