In-situ and Lab Testing Procedures for Soil, Concrete, and Asphalt
Credits: 6 PDH
PDH Course Description:
This course introduces the student to testing procedures and methods used for classifying soils, concrete mixes, and bituminous asphalt mixtures. The objective of this course is to outline the more commonly used in-situ and laboratory tests used in destinguishing the characteristics, properties, and gradations of various soil, concrete and bituminous materials encountered in road construction.Topics:
- Soils - Compaction and Density tests
- Equipment and Calibration
- Sample Preparation
- Data and Calculations
- Modified Proctor
- Sand Cone or Displacement Methods
- In-situ Testing
- Site Preparation
- Nuclear Moisture Density Meter Method
- CBR Bearing tests
- Hydrometer Analysis
- Concrete Testing
- Hardening, Gradation. Durability, Deterioration, Chemical Compostition
- Aggregate Sampling and Gradation
- Soundness and Impurities
- Specific gravity and Absorption, Surface Moisture
- Admixtures: Accelerators, retarders, plasticizers, Densifiers
- Waterproofing, air-entrainment, and workability agents
- Curing parameters
- Slump and Air Content Tests
- Unit weight, Compressive and Flexural Strength Tests
- Bituminous Materials Testing
- Emulsions, and Road Tars
- Solubility, Asphaltic Cutback, ID, Distillation, Flash point, Penetration, Aggregates Grading, Mineral Dust, SG Tests
- Mix Design
- Hazardous Materials Precautions
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3.) Test: Once you've thoroughly read the course materials, please click below to take the final examination.
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4.) Certificate: A passing grade of 70% or higher on the exam, is required to receive the certificate of completion for this PDH course.
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Intended Audience: This course is intended for Transportation, Geotechnical, Civil, Environmental, Water Resources, and other engineers whose job description requires a basic knowledge of soil, concrete, and asphalt testing procedures and equipment.
Publication Source: US Navy Engineering Aid Basics “Chapter 10–Materials Testing” Pub. #NAVEDTRA 14336A
Print the Certificate of Completion
Intended Audience: This course is intended for Transportation, Geotechnical, Civil, Environmental, Water Resources, and other engineers whose job description requires a basic knowledge of soil, concrete, and asphalt testing procedures and equipment.
Publication Source: US Navy Engineering Aid Basics “Chapter 10–Materials Testing” Pub. #NAVEDTRA 14336A
Donald Parnell, PE