Course Content

Day 1


1. History of concrete

2. What is concrete and its materials

• Cement
• PFA/GGBS/Fly Ash/Silica Fume
• Fine aggregates (sand)
• Coarse aggregates (stone)
• Water
• Admixtures

3. Concrete production

• Dry mix plant
• Wet mix plant

4. The strength of concrete

• Water cement ratio
• Cement content
• Quality of materials
• Aggregate cement ratio
• Curing condition
• Mixing and compaction

Day 2

5. Quality control

• Possible factors that affect concrete strength

6. Concrete testing

• Cube compression test
• Cylinder test
• Flexural test
• Core test

7. The operation and management team

8. Communications

9. Final destinations