Progress Through Knowledge

Concrete Strength Testing Technician:

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A Concrete Strength Testing Technician is an individual who has demonstrated the knowledge and ability to properly perform, record, and report the results of four basic ASTM laboratory procedures related to the determination of concrete compressive and flexural strength.

Program Overview

This two-day program requires a working knowledge of a set of laboratory testing procedures. The certification will consist of a brief review, a written examination, and a performance examination. The certification required a working knowledge of the following ASTM standards:

C 617 - Capping Cylindrical Concrete Specimens
C 1231 - Unbonded Caps for Concrete Cylinders
C 39 - Compressive Strength of Cylindrical Concrete Specimens
C 78 - Flexural Strength of concrete

Requirements:

ACI will grant certification only to those applicants who meet both of the following requirements:

1. A passing grade on the ACI written examination; and
2. Successful completion of the ACI performance examination.

The one-hour written examination is "closed book" and consists of approximately 40 multiple choice questions. There are at least 8 questions on each of the ASTM Standards. To pass the written examination, both of the following conditions must be met:

a. at least 60% correct for each of the required standards; and
b. a minimum score of 70% overall.

The performance examination is also "closed book" and requires actual demonstration of the required ASTM Standards. The examinee is judged on his/her ability to correctly perform or describe all of the required procedures for each standard.

Recertification is necessary every six (6) years, and requires successful completion of both the written and performance examinations.

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Kristin