Architectural Concrete

The good news about creating formidable, memorable, or simply interesting buildings is that architectural designers can choose from an almost limitless array of patterns, finishes, textures, color oxides, aggregate colors, and cements to fulfill their vision and their purpose. Once the desired combination is achieved, however, responsibility for obtaining the correct architectural product is shared by the contractor and the contracting officer, who must follow stringent guidelines. This interactive online course provides guidance for the design and construction of architectural concrete, including planning and design, forms, materials and proportions, batching and transporting, placement, curing and form removal, exposed aggregate surfaces, finishing, and quality assurance.