The American Concrete Institute (ACI, www.concrete.org) presents the On-Demand Course: Cold Weather Concreting – A Practical Approach, a recorded webinar approved by the AIA and the ICC. Beneficial to contractors, designers, owners, and suppliers who design and build projects in cold weather, author Erik Holck discusses numerous cold weather concreting topics: the reasons to protect concrete in cold weather; the ACI definition of cold weather; methods to protect concrete from freezing; how to develop a project specific Cold Weather Protection Plan; and, case study examples.
Learning Objectives of Cold Weather Concreting
- Explain why concrete needs to be protected from freezing.
- Understand the ACI definition of cold weather.
- Recognize various cold weather protection methods.
- Identify components of a Cold Weather Protection Plan.
Additional Resources for Cold Weather Concreting
Resources related to the On-Demand Course: Cold Weather Concreting – A Practical Approach include:
- ACI University All-Access Digital Subscription
- 306R-16 Guide to Cold Weather Concreting
- 1-90: Standard Specification for Cold Weather Concreting (Reapproved 2002)
- On-Demand Course: Freeze-Resistant Concrete: Is It Possible, and if so, Is It Affordable?
About the American Concrete Institute Technical Committee 306 – Cold Weather Concreting
Committee Mission: Develop and report information on cold weather concreting.
(Source: American Concrete Institute Technical Committee 306 – Cold Weather Concreting)
About the American Concrete Institute (ACI, www.concrete.org)
Founded in 1904 and headquartered in Farmington Hills, Michigan, USA, the American Concrete Institute is a leading authority and resource worldwide for the development, dissemination, and adoption of its consensus-based standards, technical resources, educational & training programs, certification programs, and proven expertise for individuals and organizations involved in concrete design, construction, and materials, who share a commitment to pursuing the best use of concrete. ACI has over 98 chapters, 146 student chapters, and nearly 30,000 members spanning over 120 countries.
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