Continuing Education Courses
Course #21455 - Supplementary Cementitious Materials (SCMs), Testing
| Course Expiration: |
February 12, 2026 |
| Course Type: |
Contractor |
| Core Credit Hours: |
1.0 |
| HVAC Specific: |
No |
| Energy Specific: |
No |
| Course Name: | Supplementary Cementitious Materials (SCMs), Testing |
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| Course Outline & Objectives: | Outline
1. Introduction.
2. Background.
a. What is driving changes?
b. What are the goals?
3. Examples of new materials.
4. Introduction of new test methods.
5. New directions for specifications.
6. Challenges to achieving the goals.
Learning Objectives
1. Understand the driving forces behind efforts to achieve carbon neutrality in the concrete industry.
2. Learn about the role of supplementary cementitious materials (SCMs) in concrete performance.
3. Be introduced to new SCMs entering the construction industry and their material properties.
4. Learn about new tests to measure SCM performance.
5. Obtain updated information on new national specifications under development to support use of new SCMs.
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| Course Schedule |
Tuesday, April 16, 2024
Miller Free Enterprise Center (Karen G. Miller Conference Center (KGMC), 9750 S. 300 W., Sandy, UT 84070 |
| Calendar Events |
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Date: 04/16/2024 Location: Salt Lake
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| Keywords: |
concreteaciamerican concrete instituteconcrete construction |
| Location(s): |
Salt Lake
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| Teaching Method: | Live |
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| Company Name: | Utah Department of Transportation |
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| Phone: | 801-360-4985 |
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| Address: | 4501 South 2700 West |
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| City: | Salt Lake City |
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| State: | UT |
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| Postal Code: | 84114 |
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| Email Address: | jtrichins@utah.gov |
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| The Course Provider is: | a state or federal agency |
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| Signup Link: | https://aciintermountain.com/luncheons/ |
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| Instructor First Name: | Lawrence |
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| Instructor Last Name: | Sutter |
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| Instructor Resume: | Dr. Lawrence L. Sutter, Ph.D., P.E., FASTM, FACI
Larry Sutter is a Professor Emeritus and Research Professor in the Materials Science & Engineering Department at Michigan Technological University. He currently serves as the Principal of Sutter Engineering, LLC, providing consulting services on concrete durability, forensic analysis, and specifying concrete-making materials. In addition, he specializes in supporting development and implementation of alternative cementitious materials (ACMs) and alternative supplementary cementitious materials (ASCMs). He has over 40 combined years of experience in concrete materials characterization, testing, and concrete durability. He is a registered professional engineer in Michigan.
Dr. Sutter is a Fellow of ASTM International and is Vice-Chair of Committee C01 (Cement) and also Vice-Chair of Committee C09 (Concrete) and serves on various ASTM subcommittees. He currently serves as Chairman of Subcommittees C01.14 Non-Hydraulic Cements and C09.24 Supplementary Cementitious Materials. He is also a Fellow of the American Concrete Institute (ACI) and serves on numerous committees. His leadership roles at ACI include serving as a Member of the Board of Direction, Chair of Committee 321 Durability Code, Vice-Chairman of Committee 232 Fly Ash, and Secretary of Committee 201 on Durability.
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