Notes/Preview
The contents of this course include three recorded presentations from the ACI 2025 Spring Convention:
• Cold Weather Concrete: Specifications and Testing by Lucas Bromerchenkel, Concrete Ontario
• Relevant Protection in the Cold – Mass Concrete and Other Applications by Justin Torkilson, Kiewit Engineering Group, Inc
• Monitor Your Concrete! (Especially When It's Cold) by Stacia Van Zetten, EXACT Technology
INSTRUCTIONS: Study the materials included in this module. Then, complete and pass the corresponding 10-question quiz with a score of 80% or higher to receive a certificate for 0.1 CEU (equivalent to 1.0 PDH).
Continuing Education Credit: 0.1 CEU (1 PDH)
Approved AIA and ICC
Access Period: 30 days
Description
Frost and Furious: Thriving in Cold Weather Concrete Construction provides a practical overview of challenges and solutions for concrete construction in cold climates. The course integrates key concepts from cold weather specifications, mass concrete behavior, and field monitoring techniques. Participants will learn how freezing conditions affect concrete durability and strength, how standards such as CSA and ACI address these issues, and how performance-based approaches and real-time monitoring can improve constructability and quality. Through case studies and practical examples, the course highlights strategies to mitigate risks related to freeze-thaw cycles, thermal cracking, and improper curing in cold environments.
Document Details
Author: Bromerchenkel, Torkilson, Van Zetten
Publication Year: 2026
ISBN:
Categories: Cold Weather, Mass Concrete
Formats: Online Learning
Table of Contents
Learning objectives:
1. Identify key challenges associated with cold weather concreting, including freeze-thaw damage, chloride exposure, and reduced hydration.
2. Describe specification requirements for cold weather and mass concrete, including temperature limits and curing practices.
3. Explain the role of performance-based approaches in managing thermal differentials and improving constructability.
4. Recognize the importance of field monitoring and data collection to evaluate in-place concrete behavior and support decision-making.
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Discount |
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| 25% |
| 20 - 49
| 35% |
| 50+ copies
| 50% |