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A concrete worker is smoothing wet cement for the foundation of a new commercial building. The American Concrete Institute (ACI) has ramped up its educational offerings.<\/span> Photo \u00a9 BigStockPhoto\/Chris Anton<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The American Concrete Institute (ACI) has launched an online learning resource, and also announced two new masonry-related certification programs.<\/p>\n

At the World of Concrete convention in February, the group unveiled ACI University<\/a>, which combines all its online educational offerings in one location and offers easier mobile access through iOS devices<\/a>.<\/p>\n

As this video<\/a> shows, the portal includes access to courses covering ACI technical documents, preparation for certifications, webinars on concrete-related topics, and study programs on concrete design requirements. Subjects range from strength testing to adhesive anchors, tolerance compatibilities, and decorative concrete applications. The institute also created a certificate program for single-topic-focused courses like \u201cConcrete Fundamentals\u201d and \u201cAnchorage to Concrete,\u201d with more titles to be added.<\/p>\n

In related news, ACI promoted its two new masonry certification programs: Masonry Field Testing Technician<\/a> and Masonry Laboratory Testing Technician<\/a>. Both have the support of The Masonry Society (TMS), National Concrete Masonry Association (NCMA), and Portland Cement Association (PCA).<\/p>\n

Developed by ACI Subcommittee C601-C, the programs certify those who demonstrate technical knowledge and skills for sampling and testing of masonry units, mortars, grout, and prisms.<\/p>\n

\u201cDeveloping these programs filled an important need within the testing and inspection community,\u201d said Chris Robinson, chair of ACI Committee C670, Masonry Technician Certification.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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