Del E Webb School of Construction:Concrete Industry Management
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1. CIM 105 - Introduction to the Concrete Industry
2. CIM 106 - Fundamentals of Concrete: Properties & Testing
3. CIM 205 - Concrete Construction Methods
4. CIM 206 - Applications of Concrete in Construction
5. CIM 305 - Management of Concrete Products I: Ordering & Delivering
6. CIM 306 - Management of Concrete Products II: Production Facilities
7. CIM 405 - Concrete Problems: Diagnosis, Prevention & Dispute Resolution
8. CIM 406 - Senior Concrete Lab
9. CIM 420 - Concrete Industry Management Capstone
"CIM 105 - Introduction to the Concrete Industry
Credits: 1
Prerequisites: None
CIM 105 provides an overview of the history, career opportunities, job functions, and professional organizations in the concrete industry. Students will be introduced to the Concrete Industry Management curriculum, its instructional expectations and methodologies.
Topics will include:
- objectives of the Concrete Industry Management program
- overview of the concrete industry
- history of the concrete industry
- overview of concrete, cement, aggregate and admixture properties and uses
- concrete production and uses
- concrete construction and contracting
- professionalism and opportunities for CIM students and graduates
- professionalism in the concrete industry TOP
CIM 106 - Fundamentals of Concrete: Properties & Testing
Credits: 4(including lab)
Prerequisites: CIM 105
CIM 106 examines effects of concrete-making materials (aggregates, cements, admixtures, etc.) on the properties of fresh and hardened concrete. Concrete mixture proportioning calculations and statistical analysis of strength tests are also studied.
Topics will include:
- aggregate properties and testing (grading, specific gravity, absorption, moisture content, abrasion resistance, soundness, harmful substances)
- cement properties and testing (chemical composition, fineness, setting time, soundness, strength)
- supplementary cementing materials (fly ash, silica fume, blast-furnace slag)
- admixtures (air-entraining agents, water reducers, accelerators, retarders)
- fresh concrete properties and testing (workability, slump, air content, unit weight)
- hardened concrete properties and testing (strength, durability, volume changes, permeability)
- concrete mix proportioning (normal strength, high strength, and special mixes)
- statistical analysis of concrete strength tests
- ACI Level I Field Testing Certification TOP
CIM 205 - Concrete Construction Methods
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: CIM 106
CIM 205 covers forming, shoring, placing and reinforcing operations. Transporting, placing, consolidating, finishing, jointing and curing concrete for cast-in-place foundations, pavements, slab on ground, structural frames and other structural members are studied. Other topics include waterproofing concrete foundations and erecting precast concrete members.
Topics will include:
- Forming and shoring materials and methods
- Reinforcing materials and methods
- Transporting concrete ( Pumps, conveyors, crane and bucket)
- Placing concrete, avoiding segregation
- Hot and cold weather concreting
- Consolidating concrete (vibrating screeds, immersion vibrators, external vibrators)
- Finishing concrete (tools and methods)
- Jointing (grooved, sawed and formed joints - timing, spacing, and joint depths)
- Curing methods
- Erecting precast and pre-stressed concrete members (crane operations, planning)
- Waterproofing foundations (materials and methods)
- ACI flatwork/Finisher Certification TOP
CIM 206 -Applications of Concrete in Construction
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: CIM 205
CIM 206 is a detailed study of the many uses of concrete in the construction of buildings, pavements and other facilities. Emphasis will be placed on the advantages, disadvantages, and unique problems faced by materials suppliers, contractors and design professionals when concrete is chosen for specific applications.
Topics will include:
- pavements (construction methods, repair, rehabilitation, life cycle costing)
- residential construction (decorative flatwork, basements, foundations, block, ICF's)
- commercial construction (block, cast-in-place, pre cast, pre-stressed, and architectural concrete)
- underground systems (septic, pipe, culverts, etc.)
- concrete estimating methods and software (project)
- concrete construction and contracting
- concrete repair methods and materials
- special topics (mass work, underwater placements, etc.) TOP
CIM 305 - Management of Concrete Products I: Ordering & Delivering
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: CIM 105 and 106
CIM 305 is designed to provide the student with a basic understanding of managing the order and delivery process common to all concrete products. Emphasis will be on planning, organizing and controlling at both the first-line supervisory and managerial levels. The study of the key differences in the order and delivery function of ready mix concrete, concrete masonry, precast concrete, prestress concrete and concrete pipe will be supplemented by product-specific guest lectures and plant tours.
Topics will include:
- objectives of the Concrete Industry Management program
- computer-aided order scheduling
- computer-aided order processing
- computerized truck tracking
- driver selection and training
- operation of delivery equipment
- delivery equipment maintenance
- safety and regulatory compliance
- product quality control
- developing annual operating and capital budgets
- tracking and control of delivery costs
- work environment and company image TOP
CIM 306 - Management of Concrete Products II: Production Facilities
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: CIM 305
CIM 306 is designed to provide the student with a basic understanding of managing the manufacturing process common to all concrete products production facilities. Emphasis will be on planning, organizing and controlling at both the first-line supervisory and managerial levels. A review of key differences in the manufacturing process of ready mix concrete, concrete masonry, precast concrete, prestress concrete and concrete pipe will be explained through product-specific guest lectures and plant tours.
Topics will include:
- facilities components review (electrical, electronics, hydraulics, conveyors, scales, front-end loaders, fork lifts, bins, silos, pollution control equipment, etc.)
- forecasting and procuring raw material requirements
- raw material and finished product inventory control
- production planning
- preventive maintenance of equipment and machinery
- computerized measurement and weighing of materials
- safety and environmental regulatory compliance (project)
- work environment and company image
- tracking and controlling production costs
- developing annual operating and capital budget requirements
- Preparation for PCI QC Certification Levels I and II TOP
CIM 405 - Concrete Problems: Diagnosis, Prevention & Dispute Resolution
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: CIM 206 and senior standing
CIM 405 involves diagnosing and preventing problems related to concrete production, testing, construction and performance. Students learn to identify causes of fresh and hardened concrete problems, such as fast and slow setting, air content variations, low strength, cracking and scaling. Pre-job conferences and dispute resolution methods are examined.
Topics will include:
- fresh concrete problems (fast set, slow set, false set, variable air content, slump loss, excessive bleeding, blistering, cement-admixture incompatibility, segregation, poor pumpability or finishability, low yield)
- hardened concrete problems (scaling, low strength , alkali-silica reaction, cracking, aggregate popouts, slab curling, water-vapor transmission, rebar corrosion)
- testing methods (coring, impact hammer, penetration testing, sonic testing)
- problem prevention and resolution (quality control, pre-job conferences, dispute resolution methods)
- case studies and role-playing TOP
Credits: 2
Prerequisites: CIM 405 and Senior Standing
CIM 420 provides students an opportunity to further develop their technical and laboratory knowledge and pursue a project of individual interest. A formal report/presentation will be required at the conclusion of the course.
Topics will include:
- advanced laboratory testing and field evaluation techniques
- individually guided project(s)
- ACI Level I Lab Certification TOP
CIM 420 - Concrete Industry Management Capstone
Credits: 2
Prerequisites: Graduating Seniors only
CIM 420 is an intensive study of a problem(s) appropriate to the major and the student's career interests, and will require knowledge from the student's previous technical and business coursework. Solution(s) for the problem(s) will be presented to a committee of concrete industry representatives. Presentation must emphasize depth of analysis, completeness and effectiveness of solution, and presentation skills. TOP