NRMCA / TCA Concrete Fundamentals
A Critical Starting Point for Those Entering the World of Concrete
Tennessee Concrete Association
3026 Owen DriveNashville, TN 37013-2417
United States
* Registration open until 2/10/26 at 12:00 AM (CST)
Event Details
Concrete Fundamentals is an introductory professional development course designed to provide a comprehensive overview of the essential knowledge needed to begin working effectively in the concrete industry.
Rather than diving deep into any one specialty area, this course serves as a broad foundational experience—a critical starting point for those entering the world of concrete. For participants whose career paths will require deeper technical expertise, this course prepares them to confidently transition into more advanced, role-specific NRMCA training programs aligned to their professional development tracks.
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3026 Owen DriveAntioch, Tennessee 37013
United States 615.360.7393
This training will be held over the course of 2 days.
February 10th (day 1): 7:30 am – 4:30 pm
February 11th (day 2): 7:30 am – 11:30 am
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After attending Concrete Fundamental, participants should be able to:
- Describe the role of concrete in the built environment.
- Explain the basic composition of concrete, including the roles of cement, supplementary cementitious materials, alternative cements, aggregates, water, and admixtures in the mixing process.
- Describe the key properties of fresh and hardened concrete, such as workability, strength, durability, and curing requirements.
- Identify common concrete mixing methods and the importance of proper proportioning for achieving desired performance.
- Detail proper concrete placement, finishing, and curing techniques to ensure quality and longevity.
- Recognize common concrete issues, such as cracking, segregation, and improper curing, and suggest basic troubleshooting methods.
- Apply fundamental safety principles when handling, mixing, and working with concrete to minimize health and environmental risks.
- Conduct basic tests for fresh and hardened concrete (e.g., slump test, air content, compressive strength) and interpret results to assess mix performance.
- Understand how to manage tensions and deal with colleagues in stressful environments.