1 LU HSW/SD/AIAThis program will explain the importance of vibration speed in producing quality concrete, and will introduce new controlled-speed vibration equipment that can help reduce the incidence of surface defects. This course is not registered for continuing education credits. Take the course.
- Posted:
- April 2012
- Subject(s):
- Concrete, Concrete Construction
This article appears in the print and digital editions of the January 2012 issue of ARCHITECT magazine and is registered for 1 hour with AIA. The article discusses the history of columns in architecture, from wood to concrete, how concrete columns are formed, a growing movement toward finish-free columns, and concludes with a short case study of a new complex on the University of Texas at Austin campus. Take the course.
- Posted:
- February 2012
- Subject(s):
- Concrete, Formwork
- Sponsor:
- Sonoco
You’ve no doubt felt the pinch of a down economy when you’re asked to come in at a lower bid than a competitor. Everyone in the design and construction industries is being asked to design and build better structures at a lower cost. This is easier to do for some types of projects than for others. Sometimes corners can be cut, and sometimes they can’t. This unit will look specifically at erecting concrete formwork. As you know, formwork determines the final shape of concrete but also, its strength, color and surface characteristics; where formwork is concerned, corners should not be cut. On some jobs you may need to use custom made forms, but there are commercial systems available that make work more efficient and less expensive, helping you to win bids. This program is intended for contractors and is not registered for continuing education credit. Take the course.
- Posted:
- January 2012
- Subject(s):
- Concrete, Formwork
- Sponsor:
- Doka
Proper installation of anchor bolts isn't as simple as drilling a hole, and inserting the anchor. Proper installation has become extremely important over the past few years. This program will review tools and techniques for jobsite safety in concrete anchoring projects. This program will start by giving you an overview of terms and definitions from ACI 318 Appendix D, titled Anchoring to Concrete that will define different types of anchors appropriate for different structural requirements of concrete. We’ll move on to discuss proper procedures for installing anchors in concrete, and some tools you can use to get the job done correctly. Finally, we’ll discuss different drilling techniques. But before we begin, let’s take a minute to talk about why all of this is so important. This program is intended for contractors and is not registered for continuing education credit. Take the course.
- Posted:
- December 2011
- Subject(s):
- Concrete, Anchors, Jobsite Safety, Safety
- Sponsor:
- Bosch