Quality control and quality assurance in concrete construction

Objectives

On completion of training, the participants will be able

	get awareness on quality aspects of construction materials & their use
	get hands on training on quality control aspects of cement and concrete
	get training on testing of construction materials and concrete including non destructive methods of testing

Contents

	Quality requirements of cement
	Quality requirements of aggregates
	Quality requirements of water and admixtures
	Properties of concrete
	Tests of cement
	Tests on aggregates
	Concrete mix design
	Admixtures and construction chemicals
	Tests on fresh and hardened concrete
	Common lapses and defects in construction
	Field visits
	Non destructive tests
	Special concrete
	Construction management