Concrete Testing

About Concrete Testing

Concrete testing refers to a trial, inspection, observation, or assessment used to measure a material's physical or chemical properties or a physical property of either a structural element or a structure.

Concrete testing has gained immense importance in construction projects across the globe resulting in huge demand for certified professionals.

Why is Concrete Testing important?

It's crucial to test hardened concrete for a number of reasons.

• Tests can look at the fundamental physical qualities of concrete, such as its strength and elastic properties.
• Testing can imitate predicted situations when physical principles are not completely understood to assess performance.
• Tests on new concrete take into account characteristics including temperature, air content, unit weight, and strength. You can identify changes in concrete that may have an impact on its long-term performance by routinely carrying out these tests.

Concrete testing certified professionals, executives and managers are in high demand in companies across the globe.

Who should take the Concrete Testing Exam?

• Civil engineers, managers and executives
  
• Concrete Technician
• Field Technician
• Quality Control Technician
• Construction Materials Testing Technician
• ACI Certified Concrete Testing Technicians

Knowledge and Skills required for the Concrete Testing

Specific skills are needed to excel in career of concrete testing which includes analytical bent of mind and quick learning skills.

Concrete Testing Practice Exam Objectives

Concrete Testing exam focuses on assessing your skills and knowledge in concrete and civil engineering.

Concrete Testing Practice Exam Pre-requisite

There are no prerequisites for the Concrete Testing exam. Candidates who are well versed  in civil engineering can easily clear the exam.

Concrete Testing Certification Course Outline

1. Making and Curing Concrete Test Specimens in the Field
2. Sampling and Measuring Temperature of Freshly Mixed Concrete
3. The slump of Hydraulic-Cement Concrete
4. Testing Air Content of Concrete by the Pressure Method and Volumetric Method
5. Testing for Density, Yield, and Air Content of Concrete

Exam Format and Information

Certification name – Certificate in Concrete Testing
Exam duration – 60 minutes
Exam type - Multiple Choice Questions
Eligibility / pre-requisite - None
Exam language - English
Exam format - Online
Passing score - 25
Exam Fees  - INR 1199