Events

Producing, placing and casting concrete methods

The Concrete Society - Head office - Sandhurst, Berkshire
19/09/2024
On-line webinar Thursday 19th September 2024

Summary

This morning Technical Seminar aims to provide an overview of the methods of producing, placing and casting of concrete. A connecting theme throughout each presentation is how concrete is manufactured, how versatile placement can be and the type of finishes executed, but it also considering the limitations.

The event will offer an in-depth insight for Engineers, Graduates, Producers, Constituent Suppliers and Apprentices with a focus on understanding the importance of how the constituents are put together and how to manufacture quality controlled fresh concrete fit for the end user.

The session start at 11:00am and will close at approximately 1:00pm. Joining instructions will be provided on confirmation. A copy of presentation will be supplied post event.

Key topics to include:

  • What is concrete
  • How concrete is manufactured (mixed)
  • Placement types (direct, pumping, slipforming, sprayed, etc)
  • Compaction
  • Finishing (formed & unformed)
  • Curing 

Speakers

The Society Advisory engineers

Time

11.00 to 13.00hr

Cost

Concrete Society members £50, Non members £75 (excl VAT)