To help comply with federal regulations for the Quality Control of concrete used on FDOT construction projects, concrete inspectors performing sampling and testing on Department projects are required to be formally qualified. This online course is designed to familiarize the technician with the materials needed to develop and prepare concrete mix designs acceptable to the Department, as well as the properties of those materials.

After completing the Concrete Laboratory Technician Specifications online course, you should be familiar with:

• 1. Aggregates
  • a. Fine
  • b. Coarse
• 2. Cementitious Materials
  • a. Cement 
  • b. Fly ash
  • c. Slag
• 3. Water – What’s used, what is not used
• 4. Admixtures
  • a. Types 
  • b. Dosage rates
• 5. Curing of samples
• 6. Acceptance testing
  • a. Quality Control (QC)
  • b. Verification (V)
  • c. Independent Verification (IV) 
  • d. Resolution  (When the concrete does not meet the specification)