This course is scheduled for May 12, 2026 (7:00 – 9:00am PT).
*Only 14 seats remaining!
Course fee: $50
To facilitate this course, a minimum of 10 participants must be registered. Do not pay until you are instructed to do so. You will receive instructions on how to make a payment once the course minimum is filled.
Course Summary:
In this class, participants will be given an overall summary of concrete materials and the concrete paving process. This 2-hour training will prove information related to each material used in concrete mixtures and how they interact together. Additionally, participants will learn about best practices related to concrete placement and how to account for hot weather and cold weather conditions. Local specifications applicable to the greater Reno area will also be covered.
Learning Objectives:
By the end of this training, participants will be able to:
- Know and understand the main components of concrete mixtures
- What local specifications are on concrete mixtures
- Best practices for concrete construction
- Important tips for concrete work in Reno
- Know why jointing concrete is important and common types of joints
Intended Audience:
While the target audience is field personnel (inspectors, maintenance) anybody is interested in learning more about concrete mixtures and concrete construction.
Instructor:
Nick Weitzel is licensed engineer in Nevada and California. He has 10 years of experience in pavement design, pavement analysis, and pavement evaluation. He has worked on several forensic investigations of concrete pavements and has worked on over 10 different task orders with Caltrans, such as evaluating precast concrete pavements and continuously reinforced concrete pavements. He is currently the principal investigator monitoring and evaluating 6 test sections at the MnROAD test track in Minnesota.
Registration:
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Payment:
The non-refundable registration fee is $50 per person and is payable by check or credit card. Payment must be received prior to the first day of class.
To facilitate this course, a minimum of 10 participants must be registered. Do not pay until you are instructed to do so. You will receive instructions on how to make a payment once the course minimum is filled.
Cancellations must be made no less than one week prior to the training date to receive a 50% refund. Substitutions are accepted but requests must be made at least 48 hours prior to the session. Individuals who do not attend forfeit their registration fee.
For additional questions on cancellations, substituting courses, or other registration questions, please reach out to Tracey Smith, Administrative Support, (775)-420-4811 tsmith@appliedpavement.com.
