ACI Field Grade 1 Training & Review Course - January 24, 2023

"Concrete Field Testing Technician—Grade I is an individual who has demonstrated the knowledge and ability to properly perform and record the results of seven basic field tests on freshly mixed concrete."

Persons preparing for these exams should also obtain and study the publication that is used as the primary text reference for these certifications. Copies of this book may be obtained by contacting ACI Carolinas directly.  Please note this course is for training and review purposes and does not cover the in-person written exam and performance exam.  We recommend using the course book along with the review materials presented in this course prior to your testing date.  To sign up for the written exam and performance exam you will need to go through ACI Carolinas here.

This training is provided by the Carolinas Ready Mixed Concrete Association and the written exam and performance exam are provided by ACI Carolinas via separate registration.

Agenda:
 
9:00 am                                Welcome
9:10 am                                ASTM C172 – Sampling Freshly Mixed Concrete
9:25 am                                ASTM C1064 – Temperature of Freshly Mixed Concrete
9:40 am                                ASTMC143 – Slump of Hydraulic Cement Concrete
10:00 am                             BREAK
10:10 am                             ASTMC138 – Density (Unit Weight), Yield and Air Content (Gravimetric) of Concrete
10:30 am                             ASTMC231 – Air Content of Concrete by the Pressure Method
10:50 am                             ASTMC173 – Air Content of Freshly Mixed Concrete – Volumetric Method
11:10 am                             ASTMC31 – Making and Curing Concrete Test Specimens in the Field
11:30 am                             LUNCH
12:30 pm                             Review of Test Procedures (with test equipment)
3:00 pm                               Adjourn