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TECHNICIAN WORKBOOK 2009 For Training of Concrete Field Testing Technicians CANADIAN EDITION manitoba chapter american concrete institute P.O Box 1703 Stn Main Winnipeg MB R3C 226 TECHNICIAN WORKBOOK 2009 FOR USE, IN CANADA, IN CERTIFICATION TRAINING PROGRAMS FOR ACI CONCRETE FIELD TESTING TECHNICIANS - GRADE 1 Developed by: AC! Manitoba Chapter “This Workbook is copyrighted by the ACI Manitoba Chapter who has purchased copyrights from the Canadian Standards Association for use of several CSA standards in this training document. Ail rights reserved, including rights to reproduction and use in any form or by any means, including the making of copies by any photo process, orby any electronic or mechanical device, printed or oral, of recording for sound or visual reproduction or for use in any information retrieval system or device, unless permission in writing is obtained from the copyright proprietors. Kindly report errors and omissions to the address below. Editor Wally Rooke, P.Eng. ith Eation Third Printing: April 2010 Copyright 2009 ACI Manitoba Chapter P.O. Box 1703 STATION MAIN Winnipeg, Manitoba RSC 226 Price: $65 + GST Fax orders to: (204) 237-5075 Or e-mail to: [email protected] Please place orders at least 14 days prior to your distribution deadline. TECHNICIAN WORKBOOK 2009 FOR TRAINING OF CONCRETE FIELD TESTING TECHNICIANS FOREWORD The ACI Certification Program for Concrete Field Testing Technician - Grade 1 has been developed for the Purpose of certifying concrete technicians who have demonstrated the knowledge and ability to perform properly the basic field tests on plastic concrete. Certification of field test personnel by CSA Intemational or the American Concrete Institute (ACI) is a requirement of the CSA standard for concrete, A23.1-09 Concrete materials and methods of concrete construction published by Canadian Standards Association (CSA). The previous edition of this standard is referenced in the current National Building Code of Canada and is commonly referenced in specifications Issued on most public and private projects in Canada, The new edition of this standard is expected to be referenced in the 2010 National Building Code. ‘The ACI has created and maintained in Canada a Certification program modelled on its American counterpart ‘The program is aimed at improving the accuracy and reliability of the field testing of plastic concrete. In addition to upgrading the quality of concrete construction, this program is intended to provide personnel to satisfy the mandatory certification requirements of the CSA A23.1-09 Standard and to form the basis for higher level certification programs. Technicians who upgrade their skills and credentials through ACI certification will increase their own employment opportunities as well as contribute to the advancement of the industry. The Technician Workbook 2009, Canadian Edition describes the operation of the ACI Certification Program and provides technical materials and directions necessary to prepare for the examinations. This Canadian version of the ACI Technician Workbook was prepared by the ACI Manitoba Chapter based, with permission, on the ACI Publication CP-1 which incudes ASTM methods and tests only. This version reflects Canadian requirements for the test methods and related field practises. With the permission of the Canadian Standards Association, material is reproduced from CSA Standard A23.1-09/A23.2-09 Concrete materials and methods of concrete construction/ Test methods and standard practices for concrete, which is copyrighted by Canadian Standards Association, 5060 Spectrum Way, Suite 100, Mississauga, Ontario, L4W 5N6. While use of this material has been authorized, Canadian Standards Association shail not be responsible for the manne; in which the information is presented nor for any interpretation thereof. For more information or to purchase the CSA Standard A23.1-09/423.2-09, please Visit wuw.ShopCSA.

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