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Repair of Concrete

Upcoming Dates
  • Apr. 9-11, 2025 (D400)
    Face-to-Face Madison, WI
    $1,495
This course will show you how to evaluate the condition of your concrete and how to protect your existing concrete with the right repair materials and techniques. You’ll come away with specific repair methods for structural concrete, floor slabs, and slabs on grade, along with strategies for reinforcing and post-tensioning.
Customizable
RA00280

Low Slope Roofing Systems

Upcoming Dates
  • Dec. 3-4, 2024 (D224)
    Face-to-Face Madison, WI
    $1,095
If you design, install, commission, maintain, or repair low-slope roofing systems, this course will provide you with the tools and techniques to do your job correctly. Learn the best solutions to your roofing problems, whether you’re working on new construction, re-roofing projects, or performing maintenance.
RA00289

Managing Snow and Ice Control Operations

Upcoming Dates
  • Sep. 6 - Oct. 11, 2024 (D547)
    Live Online
    $1,095
In this course, you will learn practical management approaches to help you respond to storm situations affecting urban and rural roadways, parking lots, sidewalks, and other facilities. You will learn how to establish plans and policies, select equipment, and properly time the use of plowing, chemical deicers and abrasives. Examples of effective anti-icing applications will also be discussed.
Customizable
RA00322

Soil Engineering for Non-Soils Engineers and Technicians

Upcoming Dates
  • Sep. 4-5, 2024 (D375)
    Face-to-Face Madison, WI
    $1,195
Learn how and when to select soil tests, interpret investigation and specifications, and apply sound soil principles into your projects. Through practice-based examples, you'll understand the three main engineering properties of soil strength, settlement, and permeability. In addition, you'll learn applied soil compaction, soil improvement techniques and the use of geosynthetics in earthworks. Upon completion of this course, you will have information directly applicable to your workplace and be prepared to continue on your own with further study of soil and ground engineering.
Customizable
RA00334

Fundamentals of HVAC

Upcoming Dates
  • Sep. 10-12, 2024 (D221)
    Face-to-Face Madison, WI
    $1,395
  • Mar. 11-13, 2025 (D385)
    Face-to-Face Madison, WI
    $1,395
Learn about the equipment and components used in heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems, along with the role of HVAC systems to maintain comfort conditions in commercial buildings. Describe basic thermal processes such as air mixing and dehumidification on a psychrometric chart, and apply ASHRAE standards for indoor air quality and energy conservation.
Customizable
Discipline: Mechanical
RA00367

Introduction to Ammonia Refrigeration Systems

Upcoming Dates
  • Oct. 2-4, 2024 (C925)
    Face-to-Face Madison, WI
    $1,495
  • Mar. 5-7, 2025 (D277)
    Face-to-Face Madison, WI
    $1,495
  • Oct. 1-3, 2025 (D291)
    Face-to-Face Madison, WI
    $1,495
  • Mar. 4-6, 2026 (D295)
    Face-to-Face Madison, WI
    $1,495
  • Sep. 30 - Oct. 2, 2026 (D300)
    Face-to-Face Madison, WI
    $1,495
Anhydrous ammonia is a "natural refrigerant" that does not harm the ozone layer, has no global warming potential, and is popular because of its environmental friendliness and unmatched thermodynamic properties. This course will help you understand the benefits of ammonia through an exploration and comparison of other refrigerants, thermodynamics, refrigeration cycles, and related equipment.
Customizable
Discipline: Mechanical
RA00369

Ammonia Refrigeration System Safety

Upcoming Dates
  • Apr. 2-4, 2025 (D279)
    Face-to-Face Madison, WI
    $1,495
  • Apr. 1-3, 2026 (D297)
    Face-to-Face Madison, WI
    $1,495
Ammonia is the refrigerant of choice in the industrial refrigeration sector due to its unmatched thermodynamic properties. Belonging to a group of "natural" refrigerants, ammonia is also favored because of its environmental friendliness. Ammonia, however, is not without hazards. This course will teach you how to utilize ammonia refrigeration while ensuring safety and preventing future risks.
Customizable
Discipline: Mechanical
RA00370

Design of Ammonia Refrigeration Systems for Peak Performance and Efficiency

Upcoming Dates
  • Sep. 16-20, 2024 (C923)
    Face-to-Face Madison, WI
    $1,895
  • Sep. 8-12, 2025 (D289)
    Face-to-Face Madison, WI
    $1,895
  • Sep. 7-11, 2026 (D298)
    Face-to-Face Madison, WI
    $1,895
This course will teach you techniques to size and properly lay out system components. You will expand your knowledge about ammonia refrigeration and better understand design principles, safety precautions, and best practices.
Discipline: Mechanical
RA00375
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