Arizona Chapter American Concrete Institute Events

ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician Grade 1 Certification (18 May 2012)

Fri, 18 May 2012 12:00:00 GMT

This is a two day program conducted in the Phoenix, Arizona area. Day 1 (Friday) consists of a classroom review session in the morning, followed by hands-on demonstration and practice time in the afternoon (lunch is on your own). Day 2 (Saturday) consists of the written and performance (hands-on) exams. The package price includes the review and hands-on practice, the exams, all certification fees and the ACI workbook for this program Register

A Concrete Field Testing Technician - Grade I is an individual who has demonstrated the knowledge and ability to properly perform and record the results of seven basic field tests on freshly mixed concrete.

Scope and Knowledge

The program requires a working knowledge of the following ASTM test methods and practices:

C1064/C1064M - Temperature of Freshly Mixed Hydraulic-Cement Concrete
C172 - Sampling Freshly Mixed Concrete
C143/C143M - Slump of Hydraulic-Cement Concrete
C138/C138M - Density (Unit Weight), Yield, and Air Content (Gravimetric) of Concrete
C231 - Air Content of Freshly Mixed Concrete by the Pressure Method
C173/C173M - Air Content of Freshly Mixed Concrete by the Volumetric Method
C31/C31M - Making and Curing Concrete Test Specimens in the Field

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ACI Concrete Strength Testing Technician Certification (18 May 2012)

Fri, 18 May 2012 18:00:00 GMT

This is a two day program that includes a 2 to 4 hour review session on Friday afternoon and the written and performance exams on Saturday morning. The package price includes the review, the exams, all certification fees and the ACI workbook for this program (CP-19).

Registger on-line here by clicking on the "Register" button at the bottom left side of this page.

A Concrete Strength Testing Technician is an individual who has demonstrated the knowledge and ability to properly perform, record, and report the results of four basic laboratory procedures related to the determination of concrete compressive and flexural strength.

Scope and Knowledge

The program requires a working knowledge of the following ASTM practices and test methods:

C617 - Capping Cylindrical Concrete Specimens
C1231/C1231M - Unbonded Caps for Concrete Cylinders
C39/C39M - Compressive Strength of Cylindrical Concrete Specimens
C78 - Flexural Strength of Concrete

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ACI Concrete Certification Written Re-Test Session - PHOENIX (19 May 2012)

Sat, 19 May 2012 11:00:00 GMT

This re-test sesion is for people who have already taken one of the ACI certification exams with the Arizona Chapter and have been notified that they did not pass and need to re-test.

Registger on-line here by clicking on the "Register" button at the bottom left side of this page. You will be able to select written re-tests for the following programs:

Field Testing Tech Grade 1
Strength Testing Tech
Concrete Construction Special Inspector
Concrete Transportation Inspector
Associate Transportation Inspector

ACI Concrete Inspector Exams - Full Exams and Books Only (No Review) (19 May 2012)

Sat, 19 May 2012 11:00:00 GMT

This test sesion includes the ACI workbooks, and full written and performance (plan reading) exams for the three ACI special inspector programs. During the registration process you will select the specific program needed and you will recieve the specific CP workbooks for the program. There is no review class with this program. It is a test session only. The registration fee does include the ACI workbooks for the program choosen. Workbooks will be drop shipped to you upon verification of payment.

Registger on-line here by clicking on the "Register" button at the bottom left side of this page. You will be able to select testing for the following programs:

Concrete Construction Special Inspector
Concrete Transportation Inspector
Associate Transportation Inspector

ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician Grade 1 Certification (15 Jun 2012)

Fri, 15 Jun 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Scope and Knowledge

The program requires a working knowledge of the following ASTM test methods and practices:

C1064/C1064M - Temperature of Freshly Mixed Hydraulic-Cement Concrete
C172 - Sampling Freshly Mixed Concrete
C143/C143M - Slump of Hydraulic-Cement Concrete
C138/C138M - Density (Unit Weight), Yield, and Air Content (Gravimetric) of Concrete
C231 - Air Content of Freshly Mixed Concrete by the Pressure Method
C173/C173M - Air Content of Freshly Mixed Concrete by the Volumetric Method
C31/C31M - Making and Curing Concrete Test Specimens in the Field

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ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician Grade 1 Certification - TUCSON (15 Jun 2012)

Fri, 15 Jun 2012 12:00:00 GMT

This is a two day program in TUCSON that includes classroom review and hands-on practice on Friday, and the written and performance exams on Saturday. On Friday, the classroom instruction will take place at Stantec in the morning and the hands-on will take place at Cemex in the afternoon. The exams will be given at Cemex on Saturday.

The package price includes the review, the exams, all certification fees and the ACI workbook for this program (CP-1).

Scope and Knowledge

The program requires a working knowledge of the following ASTM test methods and practices:

C1064/C1064M - Temperature of Freshly Mixed Hydraulic-Cement Concrete
C172 - Sampling Freshly Mixed Concrete
C143/C143M - Slump of Hydraulic-Cement Concrete
C138/C138M - Density (Unit Weight), Yield, and Air Content (Gravimetric) of Concrete
C231 - Air Content of Freshly Mixed Concrete by the Pressure Method
C173/C173M - Air Content of Freshly Mixed Concrete by the Volumetric Method
C31/C31M - Making and Curing Concrete Test Specimens in the Field

Certification Requirements

ACI will grant certification only to those applicants who meet both of the following requirements:

A passing grade on the ACI written examination; AND
Successful completion of the ACI performance examination.

The one-hour written examination is "closed book" and consists of fifty-five multiple choice questions. There are between five and ten questions on each of the ASTM test methods and practices. To pass the written examination, BOTH of the following conditions must be met:

At least 60% correct for each of the required test methods and practices; AND
A minimum score of 70% overall.

The performance examination is also "closed book" and requires actual demonstration of six of the required test methods and practices plus a verbal description of Practice C172 (sampling). The examinee is judged on his/her ability to correctly perform or describe all of the required procedures for each standard.

Recertification is necessary every five years, and requires successful completion of both the written and performance examinations.

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ACI Concrete Construction Special Inspector Certification (26 Jun 2012)

Tue, 26 Jun 2012 12:30:00 GMT

This is a four day program that includes three days of classroom review on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday; followed by the written and plan reading exams on Friday. The package price includes the review, the exams, all certification fees and the ACI technical resource materials for this program (CP-21). The CP-21 pack is an extensive collection of ACI, CRSI and ASTM manuals and documents that would cost over $1000 if purchased separately.

It is important to note that the written exam is "open book" and the CP-21 pack documents are the only materials permitted to be used during this testing session. If you have already purchased these materials prior to registration, you can delete them from the registration fee, but you must bring the CP-21 to the first day of class or you will not be permitted to continue in the session (and will be required to pay a rescheduling fee). Enter registration code DELETECP21 when registering to sign up without receiving this material.

A Concrete Construction Special Inspector is a person qualified to inspect and record the results of concrete construction inspection based on codes and job specifications. The program covers inspection during preplacement, placement, and post-placement operations.

An Associate Concrete Construction Special Inspector is a person who is knowledgeable about inspection procedures for concrete construction, including preplacement, placement, and post-placement operations; but does not have the experience required to qualify as an ACI Concrete Construction Special Inspector.

Scope and Knowledge

The programs require a knowledge of concrete construction, including plans reading, formwork installation and removal, reinforcements, embedments, sampling and testing freshly mixed concrete, conveying, placing, consolidation, finishing, jointing curing, and protection.

The technical resource materials used in these programs include the following:

ACI PUBLICATIONS

SP-2 - Manual of Concrete Inspection
ACI Concrete Terminology
117 - Tolerances for Concrete Construction and Materials
213R - Guide for Structural Lightweight-Aggregate Concrete
301 - Specifications for Structural Concrete
302.1R - Floor and Slab Construction
304R - Measuring, Mixing, Transporting and Placing Concrete
304.2R - Placing Concrete by Pumping Methods
305R - Hot Weather Concreting
306R - Cold Weather Concreting
308 - Curing Concrete
309R - Consolidation of Concrete
318 - Building Code Requirements for Reinforced Concrete
347 - Formwork for Concrete

ASTM PUBLICATIONS

C29/C29M - Unit Weight and Voids in Aggregates
C94/C94M - Specification for Ready-Mixed Concrete
E329 - Evaluation of Testing and Inspection Agencies

OTHER PUBLICATIONS

MSP-1 - Manual of Standard Practice, Concrete Reinforcing Steel Institute

Certification Requirements

For Concrete Construction Special Inspector:

ACI will grant certification only to those applicants who:

Hold current certification as an ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician - Grade I, and

Obtain a passing grade on the written inspection examination, and

Obtain a passing grade on the written plans reading examination, and

Possess at least one of the following qualifications:

A B.S. degree in Civil Engineering, Civil Engineering Technology, Engineering Technology, Construction Engineering or Construction Engineering Technology from a program accredited by ABET (aka Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology), including courses in concrete materials, design or construction), PLUS six months satisfactory work experience, or

A B.S. degree in an engineering program PLUS one year of satisfactory work experience, or

A Minimum of two years of college or technical school, earning at least 60 credit hours, PLUS two years of satisfactory work experience, or

A high school diploma, or equivalent, PLUS a minimum of three years of satisfactory work experience, or

Five years of satisfactory work experience.

The work experience must include:

Decision making authority and responsibility

Verification of compliance with plans, specifications, and codes

Evaluation of concrete construction in the field

Documentation and reporting of inspection results

Proficiency in appropriate areas of concrete construction inspection

Verification of the amount and range of work experience by the applicant's employer(s) is required. Please click here for work-experience forms & instructions.

The three-hour written inspection examination is open-book and consists of approximately 80 multiple choice questions. The one-hour plans reading examination consists of approximately 20 questions and is designed to test the examinee's ability to read and understand engineering drawings. The minimum passing grade for each examination is 70%.

Recertification is necessary every five years, and requires successful completion of the written examinations.

For Associate Concrete Construction Special Inspector:

ACI will grant certification to those applicants who meet the Field Technician prerequisite and pass both written examinations. Individuals with Associate certification can upgrade to full Inspector status upon submittal and approval of sufficient education/work experience.

Recertification is necessary every five years, and requires successful completion of the written examinations.

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ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician Grade 1 Certification (20 Jul 2012)

Fri, 20 Jul 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Scope and Knowledge

The program requires a working knowledge of the following ASTM test methods and practices:

C1064/C1064M - Temperature of Freshly Mixed Hydraulic-Cement Concrete
C172 - Sampling Freshly Mixed Concrete
C143/C143M - Slump of Hydraulic-Cement Concrete
C138/C138M - Density (Unit Weight), Yield, and Air Content (Gravimetric) of Concrete
C231 - Air Content of Freshly Mixed Concrete by the Pressure Method
C173/C173M - Air Content of Freshly Mixed Concrete by the Volumetric Method
C31/C31M - Making and Curing Concrete Test Specimens in the Field

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ACI Concrete Strength Testing Technician Certification (20 Jul 2012)

Fri, 20 Jul 2012 18:00:00 GMT

Registger on-line here by clicking on the "Register" button at the bottom left side of this page.

Scope and Knowledge

The program requires a working knowledge of the following ASTM practices and test methods:

C617 - Capping Cylindrical Concrete Specimens
C1231/C1231M - Unbonded Caps for Concrete Cylinders
C39/C39M - Compressive Strength of Cylindrical Concrete Specimens
C78 - Flexural Strength of Concrete

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ACI Concrete Certification Written Re-Test Session (21 Jul 2012)

Sat, 21 Jul 2012 11:00:00 GMT

This re-test sesion is for people who have already taken one of the ACI certification exams with the Arizona Chapter and have been notified that they did not pass and need to re-test.

Registger on-line here by clicking on the "Register" button at the bottom left side of this page. You will be able to select written re-tests for the following programs:

Field Testing Tech Grade 1
Strength Testing Tech
Concrete Construction Special Inspector
Concrete Transportation Inspector
Associate Transportation Inspector

ASCC CEO Forum (26 Jul 2012)

Thu, 26 Jul 2012 04:00:00 GMT

American Society of Concrete Contractors annual CEO Forum in Idaho. For more information go to https://netforum.avectra.com/eweb/DynamicPage.aspx?Site=ASCC&WebCode=EventDetail&evt_key=a4d1f556-af8a-4cd4-8574-8eca068441c3

ACI Concrete Strength Testing Technician Certification (14 Sep 2012)

Fri, 14 Sep 2012 18:00:00 GMT

Registger on-line here by clicking on the "Register" button at the bottom left side of this page.

Scope and Knowledge

The program requires a working knowledge of the following ASTM practices and test methods:

C617 - Capping Cylindrical Concrete Specimens
C1231/C1231M - Unbonded Caps for Concrete Cylinders
C39/C39M - Compressive Strength of Cylindrical Concrete Specimens
C78 - Flexural Strength of Concrete

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ACI Concrete Certification Written Re-Test Session (15 Sep 2012)

Sat, 15 Sep 2012 11:00:00 GMT

This re-test sesion is for people who have already taken one of the ACI certification exams with the Arizona Chapter and have been notified that they did not pass and need to re-test.

Registger on-line here by clicking on the "Register" button at the bottom left side of this page. You will be able to select written re-tests for the following programs:

Field Testing Tech Grade 1
Strength Testing Tech
Concrete Construction Special Inspector
Concrete Transportation Inspector
Associate Transportation Inspector

ASCC Annual Conference (20 Sep 2012)

Thu, 20 Sep 2012 04:00:00 GMT

American Society of Concrete Contractors Annual Conference in Chicago, IL - For more information go to https://netforum.avectra.com/eweb/DynamicPage.aspx?Site=ASCC&WebCode=EventDetail&evt_key=9b5e82b6-f388-40b1-9d94-a01f0cefedb9

ACI International Convention - AZACI Offices Closed (21 Oct 2012)

Sun, 21 Oct 2012 04:00:00 GMT

About the ACI Convention

ACI conventions are dedicated to improving the design, construction, maintenance, and repair of concrete structures. Conventions provide a forum for networking and education and the opportunity to provide input on concrete industry codes, specifications, and guides.

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ACI conducts two conventions each year: one in the spring and one in the fall. Sites of the ACI conventions vary throughout the United States, Canada, and Mexico and are chosen to give as many members as possible an opportunity to attend.

At each of these conventions, committees meet to develop the standards, reports, and other documents necessary to keep abreast of the ever-changing world of concrete technology. Committee meetings are open to all registered convention participants to attend.

Approximately 35 sessions with over 200 speakers allow attendees to learn the latest in concrete technology and practices.

Additionally, ACI conventions offer numerous forums to network and connect with some of the most well-informed individuals in the concrete industry. Expect to meet with engineers, architects, contractors, educators, manufacturers, and material representatives from all over the world.

ACI Concrete Strength Testing Technician Certification (09 Nov 2012)

Fri, 09 Nov 2012 19:00:00 GMT

Registger on-line here by clicking on the "Register" button at the bottom left side of this page.

Scope and Knowledge

The program requires a working knowledge of the following ASTM practices and test methods:

C617 - Capping Cylindrical Concrete Specimens
C1231/C1231M - Unbonded Caps for Concrete Cylinders
C39/C39M - Compressive Strength of Cylindrical Concrete Specimens
C78 - Flexural Strength of Concrete

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ACI Concrete Certification Written Re-Test Session (10 Nov 2012)

Sat, 10 Nov 2012 12:00:00 GMT

This re-test sesion is for people who have already taken one of the ACI certification exams with the Arizona Chapter and have been notified that they did not pass and need to re-test.

Registger on-line here by clicking on the "Register" button at the bottom left side of this page. You will be able to select written re-tests for the following programs:

Field Testing Tech Grade 1
Strength Testing Tech
Concrete Construction Special Inspector
Concrete Transportation Inspector
Associate Transportation Inspector