Cement and Concrete Overview

Cement and Concrete Overview

This is an intensive 2-day overview of cement manufacturing and concrete production that emphasizes the fundamentals yet covers more basic technology… all without getting bogged down with technical jargon. A good way to get office and support personnel quickly up to speed on core practices in cement and concrete.
How You Will Benefit
• Develop an understanding of the cement manufacturing process and the concrete production process
• Learn about the different concrete markets
• Understand cement and concrete terminology
• View an economic snapshot of the cement industry
• Gain an insight into the role PCA plays
What You Will Cover
• A history of the cement and concrete industry
• A virtual tour of the entire cement manufacturing process
• A detailed overview of the production of ready-mixed concrete
• Quality issues for both cement and concrete
• Applications of soil-cement and roller-compacted concrete
• Masonry mortars and construction
• Reinforced and prestressed concrete
Who Should Attend
This program is specifically designed for new employees in either the cement or concrete industry. It is especially beneficial for those personnel who need to get up to speed and understand more than just the difference between cement and concrete. Although this program covers much technical ground and is well suited for those entering the cement industry from other technical fields, it is equally beneficial for personnel without any previous technical experience.