Concrete Series © 1997 What Is Concrete? Unit 1 Shows the materials that go into concrete, why different types of concrete are needed and how they are made * Shows concrete being produced at Ready Mixed concrete plants and used on site as well as at a pre-cast concrete plant * Common types of admixtures, pulverized fuel ash (PFA), and ground granulated blast furnace slag (GGBS) are described Item number: NIM-55-1-VW Running time: 30 minute Live Action Video Price: US$129.95
Sampling and Testing Concrete Unit 2 Deals with why, how and when we sample and test concrete * Shows, in detail, the procedures for sampling, carrying out the slump test, and making cubes * Care and maintenance of equipment is covered * How to cure, store, and despatch cubes to the testing laboratory is shown and explained Item number: NIM-55-2-VW Running time: 42 minute Live Action Video Price: US$129.95
Placing and Compaction Unit 3 Examines methods and practice of placing and compacting * Deals with the loss of strength and durability caused by trapped air * The principles identified are covered in the context of column, wall, and slab casting operations * Details of the operations are highlighted, including placement in layers, treatment at joints, and much more Item number: NIM-55-3-VW Running time: 30 minute Live Action Video Price: US$129.95
Good Formwork Practice: Unit 4 Examines traditional formwork and proprietary equipment, identifying points which are critical to safe and economic production of sound and accurate concrete * Loads and pressures on forms are identified and important aspects of tie and support systems are described Item number: NIM-55-4-VW Running time: 35 minute Live Action Video Price: US$129.95
Finishes In Concrete Unit 5 Describes the various ways of finishing concrete, ranging from decorative to plain finishes, and examines the preparation and productions necessary to achieve them Item number: NIM-55-5-VW Running time: 42 minute Live Action Video Price: US$129.95
Site Organization and Planning: Unit 6 Examines how to plan and organize the work so it all happens when it should * The importance of considering what resources are available and how to manage them efficiently * Planning a program and keeping to it, organizing the site layout to include access, materials, storage, accomodation, welfare, plant services, and safety Item number: NIM-55-6-VW Running time: 30 minute Live Action Video Price: US$129.95
Safety on Site (General): Unit 7 A basic safety awareness course for the benefit of the workforce and, in particular students, YTS, apprentices, and newcomers to the industry * Covers the basic safety points and comes complete with presenter's guide, a must for every site Item number: NIM-55-7-VW Running time: 25 minute Live Action Video Price: US$129.95
Concrete Checks (Getting It Right The First Time): Unit 8 Examines the activities of concrete construction * The checks that should be made as the job progresses in order to ensure that the work is sound, accurate, of specified quality, and delivered on time * Emphasizes the need to get it right the first time * The importance of safety and the need for teamwork is stressed throughout Item number: NIM-55-8-VW Running time: 40 minute Live Action Video Price: US$129.95
Good Reinforcement Practice: Unit 9 Explains the purpose of reinforcement in concrete and shows the types and sizes of bars available * Cutting and bending in reinforcement works are described * Shows how reinforcement should be received, handled, and stored * Bar references are explained * Correct positioning and maintaining cover to the steel is stressed * Some new developments are also described Item number: NIM-55-9-VW Running time: 35 minute Live Action Video Price: US$129.95
Concrete Repairs: Unit 10 Deals with what is required to carry out a concrete repair, the types of blemishes, what caused them, and how they can be avoided * Discusses the materials and equipment needed, preparing the mix and how to repair honeycombing, accident damage, and more * Also shows how to repair the finishing mix and apply it to the repaired area Item number: NIM-55-10-VW Running time: 42 minute Live Action Video Price: US$129.95
Curing and Protecting Concrete and Striking Formwork: Unit 11 Concentrates on the methods of curing and protecting concrete and how and when to strike form Item number: NIM-55-11-VW Running time: 30 minute Live Action Video Price: US$129.95
Transport and Handling of Concrete: Unit 12 Produced in association with Ready Mixed Concrete Bureau, this video deals with the types of equipment used and methods of transporting and handling concrete on site Item number: NIM-55-12-VW Running time: 35 minute Live Action Video Price: US$129.95
Concrete Series Save $80 on 12 Live Action Videos Item number: NIM-55-1-12-VW Price: US$1479.95
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