Certificate Program: Ultra-High-Performance Concrete

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4 Courses

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$0.00

Credit Offered

0.63 CEU Credit

6.25 PDH Credits

This certificate program provides a comprehensive introduction to ultra-high-performance concrete (UHPC), covering its fundamental properties, applications, production methods, and performance evaluation. Participants will learn how UHPC differs from conventional concrete in terms of material composition, proportioning, mixing, placement, finishing, curing, and mechanical behavior. The program also examines the ASTM test methods used to evaluate fresh and hardened UHPC, including the modifications and exceptions established by ASTM C1856. Topics include fresh-property testing, specimen preparation, compressive and flexural strength testing, modulus of elasticity, creep, durability assessment, and interpretation of test results. Upon completion, learners will have a thorough understanding of UHPC materials, testing procedures, and the performance characteristics that contribute to their long-term durability and structural effectiveness.

Define ultra-high-performance concrete (UHPC) and describe its material composition, fundamental properties, and common applications in structural and infrastructure projects.
Differentiate UHPC from conventional concrete with respect to mixture proportioning, material behavior, specimen preparation, mixing, transportation, placement, consolidation, finishing, curing, and thermal treatment requirements.
Explain the purpose and application of ASTM C1856 and identify the modifications and exceptions it introduces to conventional ASTM test methods for evaluating UHPC.
Perform and interpret fresh-property testing of UHPC, including flow and setting-time evaluations, and recognize the factors that influence test results, variability, and accuracy.
Evaluate the mechanical properties of UHPC using standardized ASTM test methods, including compressive strength, flexural performance, modulus of elasticity, Poisson’s ratio, creep, and length-change behavior.
Assess the durability and long-term performance of UHPC by interpreting standardized test results and comparing UHPC performance with conventional concrete in terms of service life, freeze-thaw resistance, and overall structural performance.