Concrete Placing, Compacting and Finishing

[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text]Course description: This course provides an overview of different methods of concrete transport and placing methods, best practice in compacting and finishing, and the influence of concrete mix design. The presentation shows how versatile concrete can be, and the importance of understanding the concrete and the influence of placing methods on achieving good on-site practice. For example: If the discharge method is insufficient to reach the element being cast then it may lead to an operative adulterating with additional water; potentially leading to under strength, less durable concrete, defects. The course is designed for all those involved in concreting operations. Learning outcomes: Delegates will gain an understanding of the practical aspects of concreting operations on construction sites. Rheology Constituents Mix Proportioning Consistence Placement methods Direct Pumping Slipform Specialist Compaction Layering Vibration Self-compacting concrete (SCC) Finishing methods and curing Formed Unformed Post finishing (tooled) Blemishes & defects Curing Striking times (assessment methods) Following the course delegates will be able to: Describe the placement methods Explain specification requirements Describe compaction and finishing methods Explain curing methods Describe protection measures Who should attend: The course is designed for all those involved in the concrete supply chain and concreting operations.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width="1/3"][vc_column_text]Title: Concrete Placing, Compacting and Finishing Duration: 3 hours Date: Thursday 26th November 2026 Time: 10.30am to 1.30pm, including a short break Location: Zoom – joining instructions will be provided 24 hours before the webinar[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] Recommended reference materials: Concrete on site – Placing and compacting COS5, Concrete Society, 2015. Corporate members of the Society can access the Concrete on site series via the members area. Trainers: Ian Evans IEng, MICT Concrete Society Prior to joining the Concrete Society Ian worked as a Technical Manager in both ready-mixed concrete and cement. Ian has considerable practical, on-site experience including best practice for concrete operations and the influence of concrete properties. James Niland AMICT Concrete Society James has experience in concrete and its constituent materials. Prior to joining the Concrete Society he was involved with suppliers and contractors on large-scale civil engineering projects. Both trainers hold a Level 3 Award in Education and Training (PTLLS). Price: £55 +VAT (Concrete Society members) or £78+VAT (Non-Concrete Society members)[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][ld_button style="btn-solid" title="Book now" link="url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.concretebookshop.com%2Fconcrete-placing-compacting-and-finishing-4561-p.asp|||" el_class="yellow"][/vc_column][/vc_row]