AASHTO Publications Concrete Series: Hardened Concrete Properties - Durability (1 PDH) TC3MS004-15-T1

This course offers professional development hours (PDHs). You will see the PDHs on your course completion certificate, which also serves as documentation of your attendance. PDH requirements vary, therefore, it is up to you to determine whether or not this particular course qualifies under your State or board requirements. Course overview: Durability as a property of hardened concrete is essential for long-lasting pavements. This workshop discusses factors that contribute to durable concrete and covers permeability, frost resistance, sulfate resistance, alkali silica attack, and a brief look at abrasion resistance. This module is part of a curriculum from the "Integrated Materials and Construction Practices for Concrete Pavement" manual developed through the National Concrete Pavement Technology Center at Iowa State University. The other Web-based training modules include: • Design of Pavement (TC3MS003-15-T1) • Fundamentals of Materials Used for Concrete Pavements (TC3MS005-15-T1) • Incompatibility in Concrete Pavement Systems (TC3MS006-15-T1) • Mix Design Principles (TC3MS007-15-T1) • Early Age Cracking (TC3MS008-15-T1) • Basics of Cement Hydration (TC3MS009-15-T1) • Fresh Concrete Properties (TC3MS010-15-T1) • Construction of Concrete Pavements (TC3MS011-15-T1) • QCQA for Concrete Pavements (TC3MS012-15-T1) • Troubleshooting for Concrete Pavements (TC3MS013-15-T1) Training level: This training is recommended for the Transportation Curriculum Coordination Council levels I and II. Target audience: This training is designed for agencies and their industry counterparts involved in the process to assure that concrete meets all the requirements for durability. It is applicable to anyone desiring a better understanding of the factors of durability. Learning outcomes: Upon completion of the course, participants will be able to: • Recognize factors contribute to durable concrete; • Explain the importance of permeability, alkali-silica reaction, abrasion resistance and, in certain regions in the country, frost resistance and sulfate resistance of hardened concrete; and • Identify tests that can be performed to determine the variables affecting the durability of hardened concrete.