OasisLMS

Frost and Furious: Thriving in Cold Weather Concrete Construction provides a practical overview of challenges and solutions for concrete construction in cold climates. The course integrates key concepts from cold weather specifications, mass concrete behavior, and field monitoring techniques. Participants will learn how freezing conditions affect concrete durability and strength, how standards such as CSA and ACI address these issues, and how performance-based approaches and real-time monitoring can improve constructability and quality. Through case studies and practical examples, the course highlights strategies to mitigate risks related to freeze-thaw cycles, thermal cracking, and improper curing in cold environments.

1. Identify key challenges associated with cold weather concreting, including freeze-thaw damage, chloride exposure, and reduced hydration.
2. Describe specification requirements for cold weather and mass concrete, including temperature limits and curing practices.
3. Explain the role of performance-based approaches in managing thermal differentials and improving constructability.
4. Recognize the importance of field monitoring and data collection to evaluate in-place concrete behavior and support decision-making.

Study the materials included in this module. Then, complete and pass the corresponding 10-question quiz with a score of 80% or higher to receive a certificate for 0.1 CEU (1.0 PDH).
Continuing Education Credit: 0.1 CEU (1.0 PDH)
Approved by AIA and ICC
Access Period: 30 days