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  • Concrete and Masonry Fundamentals

    Credit: 4 PDH

    PDH Course Description:

    This course provides information on basic materials commonly used in concrete and masonry construction. Basic principles and procedures associated with the construction of reinforced, precast, and prestressed concrete and tilt-up construction are also discussed in this chapter. Terminology as it applies to masonry units is used to acquaint the reader with the various terms used in this type of construction.

    Topics:

    • Concrete Mix Design
    • Concrete Strength, Durability, and Watertightness
    • Types of Steel Reinforcing
    • Steel Reinforcing Supports and Bending
    • Principles of Good Concrete
    • Footings, Columns, Beams, Slabs
    • Wall Reinforcement
    • Types of Precast Concrete Structural Members
    • Tilt-up Construction
    • Lightweight Concrete
    • Prestressed Concrete
    • Expansion and Contraction Joints
    • Concrete Forms for Walls, Foundations, Columns, Beams, and Girders
    • Masonry Block Sizes and Shapes
    • Modular Planning with Masonry Block
    • Structural Clay Style Block
    • Stone Masonry
    • Brick Types, Nomenclature, and Classifications
    • Joints, Mortar, and Grout

    To take this course:

    1.) Enroll in Course: Click below to enroll:
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    2.) Study: Once enrolled, click below to begin the course:

    Download the Study Guide

    3.) Test: Once you've thoroughly read the course materials, please click below to take the final examination.

    Take the final exam

    4.) Certificate: A passing grade of 70% or higher on the exam, is required to receive the certificate of completion for this PDH course.
         NOTE: After the exam is completed, you will need to return to this page, in order to print (download) the certificate of completion.

    Print the Certificate of Completion


    Intended Audience: construction, architectural, geotechnical, civil, structural engineers.
    Publication Source: US Navy (NAVFAC)

    Donald Parnell, PE
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