May 22-24, 2018 ● Dallas, TX

Why should you attend: This 2½ day course will cover the fundamental mechanisms that impact durability of concrete. Recognize symptoms and learn about methods to evaluate the deterioration of concrete; understand causes of durability problems and methods to prevent them; test methods for durability and their limitations; and code and specification criteria for durable concrete structures. Topics will cover the concrete microstructure, cracking, corrosion mechanisms, freeze-thaw resistance, sulfate resistance, alkali aggregate reactions (AAR), and other durability-related distress. The course will be taught by instructors who are on the forefront of current research and diagnosis of concrete durability.

Tentative Program at a Glance Day 1 – Morning Session (8:00a.m. - noon) ♦ Concrete Gone Wild – identify durability-related distress ♦ Nature of Concrete – hydration, pore structure, permeability ♦ Shrinkage and cracking – identifying the reasons

Afternoon Session (1:00p.m.- 5:00p.m.) ♦ Corrosion mechanisms – carbonation, chlorides, permeability ♦ Corrosion protection strategies ♦ Service-life prediction models – ConcreteWorks ♦ Group Assignment – design your durable concrete mixture Day 2 – Morning Session (8:00a.m. - noon) ♦ Alkali Aggregate Reactions ♦ Sulfate-Attack and related problems ♦ Freeze-thaw durability and deicer scaling

Afternoon Session (1:00p.m.- 5:00p.m.) ♦ Other forms of concrete deterioration ♦ Code and Specification requirements — general overview and durability provisions ♦ Taming the Wild – Wrap-up interactive session Day 3 – Exam (8:00a.m. - 10:00a.m.)

The course will conclude with a 2-hour exam that challenges attendees on concepts taught in the course. Persons who have or will obtain NRMCA Concrete Technologist Level 3 certification will achieve NRMCA Concrete Technologist Level 4 certification on successful completion of this exam. NRMCA Level 3 certification is obtained at the technical short course. This is not a prerequisite for attending the Durability Course.

Instructors: Michael Thomas, Ph.D., P.Eng., Professor, Department of Civil Engineering, University of New Brunswick. Kevin Folliard, Ph.D. Professor, Department of Civil Engineering, University of Texas at Austin NRMCA Engineering Division Staff Course Information Contact: Shawnita Dickens (240) 485-1154 or email: sdickens@nrmca.org Registration and Travel Information Contact: Meghan Callahan (240) 485-1135 or email: meetings@nrmca.org

Certified Concrete Professional The highest professional designation in the industry. This seminar is part of NRMCA’s

Seminars, Training and Education Programs, STEPS®, and earns you credit towards becoming a CCPf.

Supports the P2P Initiative

NRMCA Concrete Durability Course Concrete Technologist Level 4 Certification

NRMCA’s Concrete Durability Course

Concrete Technologist Level IV Certification May 22-24, 2018 | Dallas, TX Day 1 & Day 2: 8:00a.m. - 5:00p.m. Day 3: 8:00a.m. - 10:00a.m. (optional exam) NRMCA reserves the right to close registration in order not to exceed capacity, early registration is encouraged. Submit separate form for each registrant. Save a copy for your files.

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Registration Fee $850 NRMCA Member $1150 Non-Members Payment Method: Check (make check payable to NRMCA) Mail registration form and check to:

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Course Location: Brookhaven College, 3939 Valley View Lane, Farmers Branch, TX 75244 Miles Building H-104 (located across from the Athletic Field) (subject to change) Course Location Parking: Parking is available at Brookhaven College. The closest parking lots to the Miles Building are the P5 and P4 parking lots. NRMCA has contracted a block of rooms for this event with the DoubleTree by Hilton Dallas near the Galleria: 4099 Valley View Lane, Dallas, TX 75244 Room Rate: $119/night plus applicable taxes Reservations: 1-800-222-8733 and ask for the NRM discounted rate. Hotel Parking: On-site self-parking is in an “open-air” lot and is complimentary. Valet parking is not available. Airport and Transportation: Dallas/Ft. Worth International Airport (DFW) and Dallas Love Field (LOV) are approximately 12 miles/15 minutes from the DoubleTree Dallas Near the Galleria Hotel. A taxi to/from either of those airports will cost approximately $45 each way. A Super Shuttle can be booked for approximately $17 each way. Cancellation Policy: Full cancellation refunds, less a $100 administration fee, will be extended until May 1, 2018. All cancellations after that date will not be refunded. Substitutions are allowed at any time. Fee cancellations cannot be transferred to a future class.

Registration cancellations must be made in writing to: meetings@nrmca.org or, faxed to (301) 565-8200. This course follows all federal anti-trust guidelines. This course earns credit towards a CCPf (Certified Concrete Professional) certification, the highest professional designation in the industry. For more information, visit www.nrmca.org/steps

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