EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS FOR HIGH PERFORMANCE CONCRETE

摘要

The recent memo by American Concrete Institute (ACI) president Jo Coke presented a summary of the depressing decline in the quality of concrete and the education of future concrete professionals. There is "...a national concern about premature deterioration of our infrastructure..." and a long list of complaints but no way to pinpoint who is responsible for the declining durability of our concrete. In reality, everyone involved in the concrete industry is to blame. With the recent advances in High Performance Concrete (HPC) it is frustrating to see the durability of concrete declining. The quality of concrete and ones "concrete education" are related, and both should be of interest to every party involved in a concrete project. This includes the owner, the contractor, the ready-mix producer, the testing lab, as well as the engineer. The Universities have definite responsibilities for the education of the engineers but limited opportunities for the education of the other concrete personnel. If all parties are willing to commit the effort and resources to obtain and maintain the education of all employees, then the quality of concrete will most likely improve. Every party, including the University, has a responsibility for the initial and continuing education of those working in the concrete industry.