NPCA Precast University
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PRODUCTION AND QUALITY SCHOOL LEVEL I (PQS)
Mel Marshall, P.Eng.,
Mel C. Marshall Consultants
Sam Lines, Concrete Sealants Inc.
Claude Goguen, P.E., LEED AP, NPCA
The Production and Quality School is the perfect starting point to provide plant personnel with the fundamentals of manufacturing quality precast concrete products and for those who are quality control inspectors or aspire to be QC inspectors. This course will cover all aspects of manufactured concrete production with special emphasis on maintaining high quality.
Attendees who successfully complete PQS Level I will be able to:
- Identify the key ingredients for making quality precast concrete and proper handling techniques for each
- Convert metric reinforcement bar size to ASTM standard reinforcing bar sizes
- Describe in detail the entire manufacturing process of producing quality precast concrete from pre- production to post-production
- Calculate the impact of temperature of aggregates, cement and water on concrete mixes
- Explain the fundamental elements of a quality concrete mix design and troubleshoot potential mix design flaws
- Create a quality control manual specific to their plant production practices while incorporating industry best practices
PQS – Thursday, Feb. 18 (Day 1)
Noon – 6:00 p.m.
PQS – Friday, Feb 19 (Day 2)
7:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
PQS – Saturday, Feb. 20 (Day 3)
7:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Please Note: Participants in this school are required to attend all three days of class to obtain a certificate of course completion.