Prestressed/Post-tensioned
Concrete Special Inspection
Course Description:
This course is designed for working special inspectors with a sound, general knowledge of
concrete construction who wish to gain knowledge of prestressed concrete construction.
The goals of this course are to provide practical knowledge of post-tensioned and prestressed concrete
terminology, procedures and construction and to assist inspectors in preparing for and passing the
ICC Prestressed Concrete Special Inspector exam. Topics will include:
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Overview of and principles behind prestressed concrete
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Understanding design and shop drawings
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Pre-construction considerations and meetings, Seattle DPD forms
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The inspection process
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Inspection and testing during post-tensioned concrete placement
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The tensioning operation
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The literature, specifications, and passing the test
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Test questions and summaries of listed reference materials
About the Instructor:
Aaron VanderPol is a WABO / OBOA Special Inspector
with 13 years of experience. He is certified in Reinforced Concrete, Pre-Stressed Concrete,
Shotcrete, Structural Masonry, Structural Steel and Bolting, Structural Welding, Spray Applied
Fire Resistive Materials, Proprietary Anchors; ASNT: Level II Ultrasonic Testing; NICET: Level
III Asphalt, Level III Concrete and OSHA 10.
Materials Required:
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Field Procedures Manual for Single Strand Tendons, 3rd edition
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Specification for Unbonded Single Strand Tendons (PTI M10.2-17)
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Manual for Quality Control, For Plants and Production of Structural Precast Concrete Products
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Recommendations for Prestressed Rock and Soil Anchors, 4th edition
Materials Recommended:
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2015 International Building Code
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ACI 318-14 Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete and Commentary
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Concrete Manual: Based on the 2015 IBC and ACI 318-14
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ASTM Standard A416 / A416 M-06
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ASTM Standard A421 / A421-02
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Listed ASTM Standards may be found in ASTM Standards: As Referenced in the 2009 IBC, ACI Publication
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SP-71, or at https://www.astm.org/. ASTM Standards are those referenced in the 2009 IBC.
Cost: Determined by enrollment. Invoice will be emailed no later than one week after course has ended.
For question, contact Thanh Kieu at thanh@nwcel.org.
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