PORTLAND CEMENT CONCRETE LEVEL II TECHNICIAN COURSE “Manual of Instructions for Concrete Proportioning” Effective: November 4, 1994 Revised: January 1, 2016 Portland Cement Concrete Level II Technician Course “Manual of Instructions for Concrete Proportioning” Prepared and Published by Illinois Department of Transportation Bureau of Materials and Physical Research Springfield, Illinois January 1, 2016 PCC Level II Technician Course Manual Revised January 1, 2016 LAKE LAND COLLEGE INSTRUCTOR AND COURSE EVALUATION Course: PCC Level II Technician Course Section: ___________ Date: ___________________ PURPOSE: The main emphasis at Lake Land College is teaching. In this regard, each instructor must be continuously informed of the quality of his/her teaching and the respects in which that teaching can be improved. As a student, you are in a position to judge the quality of teaching from direct experience, and in order to help maintain the quality of instruction at Lake Land, you are asked to complete this evaluation. DIRECTIONS: DO NOT SIGN YOUR NAME. Your frankness and honesty are appreciated. First, please record your general impressions and/or comments on the following: Course __________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ Instructor ________________________________________________________________________________ For each remaining item, circle the number from the scale which seems most appropriate to you for the instructor and course that you are evaluating. You are strongly encouraged to make any comments that will clarify particular rating on the back of this form; please refer to each item you are discussing by its number. WEAK SUPERIOR OBJECTIVES AND APPROPRIATENESS OF THE COURSE: 1. Clarity of The objectives of the course were clearly 1 2 3 4 5 Objectives identified. Objectives were adequately covered. 2. Selection Content was relevant and met the level of 1 2 3 4 5 content the class. ORGANIZATION AND CONTENT OF LESSONS: 3. Teacher Instructor was organized and knowledgeable 1 2 3 4 5 preparation in subject matter and prepared for each class. 4. Organization Classroom activities were well organized and 1 2 3 4 5 of classes clearly related to each other. 5. Selection of Instructional materials and resources used 1 2 3 4 5 materials specific, current, and clearly related to the objectives of the course. 6. Clarity of Content of lessons was presented so that it 1 2 3 4 5 presentation was understandable to the students. 7. Clarity of Different point of view and/or methods with 1 2 3 4 5 presentation specific illustrations were used when appropriate. OVER HARD COPIES UNCONTROLLED Page EVAL - 1 of EVAL - 2 PCC Level II Technician Course Manual Revised January 1, 2016 LAKE LAND COLLEGE INSTRUCTOR AND COURSE EVALUATION (PAGE 2) WEAK SUPERIOR PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS AND STUDENT RAPPORT: 8. Vocabulary Instructor's vocabulary level was appropriate 1 2 3 4 5 for the class. 9. Pupil Instructor encouraged students to ask 1 2 3 4 5 participation questions and actively participate in class. and interest 10. Personal Instructor indicated an interest and 1 2 3 4 5 attributes enthusiasm for teaching the subject matter. 11. Personal Instructor was familiar with current 1 2 3 4 5 attributes industry practices. 12. Personal Instructor's mannerisms were pleasing. 1 2 3 4 5 attributes 13. Instructor- Instructor indicated a willingness to help you 1 2 3 4 5 student in times of difficulty. rapport 14. Instructor- Instructor was fair and impartial in dealings 1 2 3 4 5 student with you. rapport EXAMINATION: 15. Exam The exam correlated to the materials being 1 2 3 4 5 material covered in class. SUMMARY: 16. Considering everything, how would you rate this instructor? 1 2 3 4 5 17. Considering everything, how would you rate this course? 1 2 3 4 5 COMMENTS: (Please use the area below to add any additional comments regarding the class and exam.) HARD COPIES UNCONTROLLED Page EVAL - 2 of EVAL - 2 PCC Level II Technician Course Manual Revised January 1, 2016 COURSE REQUIREMENTS FOR SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION Student must attend all class sessions. PREREQUISITE COURSES — Either the Mixture Aggregate Technician Course (3-day) or the Aggregate Technician Course (5-day), and the Portland Cement Concrete Level I Technician Course are required. However, these courses are not required before you enroll in the Portland Cement Concrete Level II Technician Course. WRITTEN TEST — The test is open book. The time limit is 2 hours. A minimum grade of 70 is required. Note: The Department has no out-of-state reciprocity. WRITTEN RETEST — If the student fails the written test, a retest can be performed. The test is open book. The time limit is 2 hours. A minimum grade of 70 is required. A retest will not be given on the same day as the initial test. A retest must be taken by the end of the academic year that the initial test was taken. The academic year runs from September 1st to August 31st. Failure of the written retest, or failure to comply with the academic year retest time limit, shall require the student to retake the class and the test. The student shall be required to pay the appropriate fee for the additional class. NOTIFICATION — The student will be notified by letter of their test score. A certificate of completion will be issued if the student passes the course, and 12 professional development hours earned will be indicated on the certificate. Once trained, the Department will not require the individual to take the class again for recertification purposes. HARD COPIES UNCONTROLLED Page i of xviii PCC Level II Technician Course Manual Revised January 1, 2016 HARD COPIES UNCONTROLLED Page ii of xviii PCC Level II Technician Course Manual Revised January 1, 2016 PREFACE This manual has been prepared to train the student to become a Level II PCC Technician. The manual discusses the various aspects to proportion portland cement concrete for Illinois Department of Transportation (herein referred to as “IDOT” or the “Department”) Quality Control/Quality Assurance (QC/QA) projects. The manual discusses various test methods, but any question regarding the correct test method shall be resolved by the Manual of Test Procedures for Materials, which has precedence over this manual. The manual provides basic information, and is intended to be a useful reference tool. This manual is applicable for the April 1, 2016, Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction (link embedded) and the Supplemental Specification and Recurring Special Provisions, Adopted: April 1, 2016 (link embedded). HARD COPIES UNCONTROLLED Page iii of xviii PCC Level II Technician Course Manual Revised January 1, 2016 Revision History and Document Control The Portland Cement Concrete Level II Technician Course Manual will be reviewed annually by the Engineer of Concrete and Soils for adequacy and updated as necessary to reflect current policies and technology changes. Updates are made to the electronic file as needed and hard copies are uncontrolled. Archive versions are available to examine in the Bureau of Materials and Physical Research. Revision Date Description Approval January 1, 2016 Updated Preface to reference and link to 2016 Dan Tobias Standard and Supplemental Specifications. January 1, 2016 Updated CAM II references (in Sections 6.4.6 and Dan Tobias 13.0) to Article 312.09 (formerly312.26) to reflect change in 2016 Standard Specifications. January 1, 2016 Updated references (in TOC and Appendix A) to Dan Tobias Checks Sheets #24 and #25 (formerly #30 and #31) to reflect change in 2016 Supplemental Specifications and Recurring Special Provisions. January 1, 2016 Updated Appendix C with new version of policy Dan Tobias memos and forms BMPR PCC002 and PCC003. January 1, 2016 Updated Appendix O with new version of form BMPR Dan Tobias PCCQ05. January 1, 2016 Updated Appendix P for clarity. Dan Tobias HARD COPIES UNCONTROLLED Page iv of xviii PCC Level II Technician Course Manual Revised January 1, 2016 TABLE OF CONTENTS DEFINITIONS ......................................................................................................................... xiii SUMMARY OF TEST METHODS .......................................................................................... xvii CLASS OF CONCRETE ....................................................................................................... xviii 1.0 QC/QA PERSONNEL ....................................................................................................... 1 1.1 PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS 1.2 QUALIFICATIONS AND DUTIES OF CONCRETE QUALITY CONTROL PERSONNEL 2.0 CONCRETE PLANT, DELIVERY TRUCK, AND LAB APPROVAL .................................. 2 2.1 APPROVAL PROCESS 3.0 CONCRETE PLANT PREPARATION ............................................................................... 3 3.1 PLANT SETUP 3.2 CALIBRATION OF PLANT SCALES 3.3 CALIBRATION OF PLANT WATER METER 4.0 CONCRETE PLANT OPERATIONS ................................................................................. 7 4.1 CHECKING SHIPMENTS OF MATERIAL 4.1.1 Compliance of Aggregate Gradation 4.1.2 Aggregate Acceptance 4.2 CONCRETE PLANT AND DELIVERY TRUCK INSPECTION 4.2.1 Aggregates 4.2.2 Scales 4.2.2.1 Accuracy 4.2.2.2 Sensitivity 4.2.2.3 Scale Zero 4.2.2.4 Measurement 4.2.3 Admixtures and Dispensers 4.2.4 Moisture Sensor 4.2.5 Water Measuring Device 4.2.6 General Condition of Plant 4.2.7 Condition of Trucks 4.3 MOBILE PORTLAND CEMENT CONCRETE