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Courses Stage 2 General Principles - Module 3 - issue 2

Stage 2 General Principles – Module 3 – issue 2

Norman GreigDecember 17, 2020

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2.20 Storage, batching and mixing

2.20.09 End of unit self-test

2.20.00 Contents

2.20.01 Summary and ICT learning objectives

2.20.02 Introduction

2.20.03 Main types of batching and mixing plant

2.20.04 Choice of plant

2.20.05 Layout

2.20.06 Batch weight calculations

2.20.07 Quantities of materials

2.20.08 Uniformity of concrete

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2.21 Concrete production and supply

2.21.00 Contents

2.21.01 Summary and ICT learning objectives

2.21.02 Introduction

2.21.03 Procedures for dealing with changes in consistence

2.21.05 Procedures for dealing with lumps

2.21.04 Procedures for dealing with changes in uniformity and colour

2.21.06 Procedures for dealing with changes in mix proportions

2.21.07 Procedures for dealing with changes in temperature

2.21.08 End of unit self-test

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2.22 Operation and maintenance of plant

2.22.12 End of unit self-test

2.22.00 Contents

2.22.01 Summary and ICT learning objectives

2.22.02 Introduction

2.22.03 Plant & equipment for storage of materials

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2.23 Ready-mixed concrete

2.23.00 Contents

2.23.01 Summary and objectives

2.23.02 Introduction

2.23.03 Advantages and economics

2.23.04 Production and supply

2.23.05 Proportioning the materials

2.23.06 Mixing the concrete – Types of concrete production plant

2.23.07 Ready-mixed concrete

2.23.08 Mobile & portable concreting plant

2.23.09 Cleaning of conceting plant and equipment after use

2.23.10 Maintenance of concreting plant and equipment

2.23.11 Calibration

2.23.12 Study tour

2.23.13 End of unit self-test

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2.24 Precast concrete

2.24.15 Identification

2.24.16 End of unit self-test

2.24.01 Contents

2.24.01 Summary and ICT learning objectives

2.24.02 Introduction

2.24.03 Factors affecting choice

2.24.05 Mould making

2.24.06 Requirements for concrete production

2.24.07 Compaction techniques

2.24.08 Manufacturing and curing

2.24.09 Handling and stacking

2.24.10 Safe handling

2.24.11 Receiving and storing on site

2.24.12 Erecting and installing precast concrete units on site

2.24.13 Fixing, fastening and lifting

2.24.14 Testing

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2.25 Formwork and falsework

2.25.00 Contents

2.25.01 Summary and ICT learning objectives

2.25.03 Definitions

2.25.02 Introduction

2.25.04 Formwork principles

2.25.05 Design and materials

2.25.06 Pressures on formwork

2.25.07 Formwork arrangements

2.25.08 Proprietary formwork systems

2.25.09 Pre-concreting checks

2.25.10 Line and verticality

2.25.11 Release agents

2.25.12 Formwork striking

2.25.13 Formwork handling

2.25.14 Formwork condition, repair and storage

2.25.15 End of unit self-test

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2.26 Reinforced concrete

2.26.00 Contents

2.26.01 Summary and ICT learning objectives

2.26.02 Definitions

2.26.03 Loads on structures

2.26.04 Beams and slabs

2.26.05 Cantilevers

2.26.06 Columns

2.26.07 Walls

2.26.08 Design considerations

2.26.09 Thermal behaviour

2.26.10 Strength classes

2.26.11 Durability

2.26.12 Cover

2.26.13 Bond

2.26.14 End of unit self-test

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2.27 Prestressed concrete

2.27.00 Contents

2.27.01 Summary and ICT learning objectives

2.27.02 Introduction

2.27.02 hat is prestressing?

2.27.04 Equipment for prestressing

2.27.05 Methods for Prestressing

2.27.06 Concrete strength

2.27.07 Loss of prestress

2.27.08 Prestressing operations

2.27.09 Applications

2.27.10 End of unit self-test