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Concrete Essentials for Engineers, Inspectors, and Producers

October 22, 2008

Holiday Inn Roanoke-Tanglewood
4468 Starkey Rd SW
Salem, VA 24018

Concrete is a construction material that has been in widespread use in transportation structures for many decades. It is known for its longevity considering the existence of still functional concrete structures built many centuries ago. However, concrete transportation structures sometimes do not last as long as they should and require expensive repairs. This workshop will provide fundamental information on concrete ingredients, proportioning, consolidation, and curing. This information will assist in designing, specifying, and accepting concrete to achieve safe, durable, and economical structures.

Dr. Celik Ozyildirim, Ph.D, P.E., is a Principal Research Scientist with the Virginia Department of Transportation. He has over 30 years’ experience in concrete technology and has authored many papers and made numerous presentations on concrete ingredients, properties, production, testing, and specifications.

Dr. Ozyildirim is active in the American Concrete Institute, Transportation Research Board (TRB), and the American Society for Testing and Materials. He is a member emeritus of the TRB committee on Basic Research and Emerging Technologies and is the Task Group Chair of ASTM Committee C39, the standard test method for compressive strength of cylindrical concrete specimens. He teaches advanced concrete technology at the University of Virginia (UVa) and holds a PhD degree in Civil Engineering from UVa.

Who Should Attend?

This course is intended to provide advanced information on concrete to ensure the proper use of this material in various transportation-related applications. The intended target audience includes private and public sector bridge, materials, and pavement engineers and inspectors, designers, consulting engineers, concrete producers, and road builders. Previous knowledge of concrete is beneficial but not necessary to attend this workshop.

Registration/Payment

The public-sector fee (for government, local, and state employees) is $50 and the private-sector fee (for company employees and private consultants) is $95. The registration fee covers the session, all course materials, and meals.

You can complete the registration form and mail it along with a check - made payable to Center for Transportation Studies (Virginia LTAP). Credit cards and online payments are not accepted.

Please note that faxed-in registration forms will be considered as a “provisional booking” only. Registration is confirmed once the payment is received.

For more information, call Jane Carlson at (434) 982-2897, fax at (434) 982-2856 or email
ltap@virginia.edu

Special Registration Instructions for Employees of the Virginia Department of Transportation

VA LTAP workshop registration fees and related expenses for all employees of VDOT will be paid from the VDOT Learning Center budget. VA LTAP will direct bill the VDOT Learning Center for workshop registration fees. However, registrants need to contact their District Training Office or the VDOT Learning Center (Central Office employees) for instructions on how to seek reimbursement for travel expenses. Please also note it is not sufficient to enroll in a VA LTAP workshop through the VDOT Virtual University. VDOT registrants must also complete and submit a VA LTAP registration form to the VA LTAP office.

Due to current travel restrictions, VDOT employees are strongly encouraged to attend VA LTAP workshops on a day trip basis. Overnight travel requires permission from your District Administrator or Chief -- and in some cases higher levels of authority. If you require overnight lodging to attend a VA LTAP workshop, consult with your supervisor, District Training Manager, or VDOT Learning Center on travel approval procedures.