Concrete and Cement Masonry Series
CIMC's Concrete and Cement Masonry series was developed with the assistance of industry experts and is endorsed by the Operative Plasterers' and Cement Masons' International Association (OPCMIA). This three-book series comes with individual teacher and student manuals. Multimedia materials are also available.
Printed Materials
The printed materials include the following content:
Book 1
- Industry Orientation
- Production and History of Cement
Download a free sample of this unit - Workplace Safety and Health
- Fundamental Math
- Measuring
- Blueprint Reading
- Estimating Concrete Ingredients
- Designing Concrete Mixes
- Specifications and Testing
- Forming Tools
- Hand Tools: Special Tools
- Surface Defects and Treatment
- Placing and Leveling Concrete
Book 2
- Soil Conditions and Subgrade Preparation
- Edge Forms on Grade
- On-Grade Curb and Curb and Gutter Forms
- Screeds and Bulkheads
- Finishing Floors
- Sidewalks and Patios
- Drives, Approaches, Curbs, and Curbs and Gutters
- Joints in Concrete
- Pavements
- Curing and Protection Steps
- Levels and Transits
- Site Layout
Book 3
- Small Engine Operation and Safety
- Small Engine Maintenance
- Structural Repair
- Grouting
- Shotcreting
- Underlayment/Overlayment
- Super Flat Floors
- Power Screed Operation
- Trowel Machine Operation
- Tilt-up Panels
- Exposed Aggregate
- Decorative Saw Cutting
- Texturing, Stenciling, and Stamped Concrete
- Staining and Acid Etching
- Abrasive Blasting and Polishing
- Caulking and Sealers
Multimedia
The Concrete & Cement Masonry Book 1 Video Series includes full action video shot on the worksite. Videos can be purchased individually or as a set of seven in English and Spanish language versions. Visit our online catalog or call our customer service at 800.654.4502 for pricing.
Video titles include:
- Concrete Tool Identification
- Surface Defects and Treatment: Rub a Wall
- Surface Defects and Treatment: Sack a Wall
- Surface Defects and Treatment: Patch a Deep Hole in a Wall
- Surface Defects and Treatment: Patch a Feature Strip
- Surface Defects and Treatment: Patch a Champher
- Surface Defects and Treatment: Repair a Spall in a Finished Floor
Safety Training CD-ROMs include full-motion video and individualized training to track and document student performance. CD-ROMs are sold individually or in a set of 12. Visit our online catalog or call our customer service at 800-654-4502 for pricing.
Titles include:
- Hearing Conservation
- Respirator Safety
- Bloodborne Pathogens
- Hazard Communication
- First Aid
- Hand and Power Tool Safety
- Eye Protection
- Fire Extinguisher Use
- Electrical Safety
- Safe Lifting
- Personal protective Equipment
- How to Prevent Slips, Trips, and Falls
Free Samples
We are offering free samples of Unit 2, "Production and History of Cement," for you to download:
Instructor's Guide (PDF file, 97 KB)
Student Workbook (PDF file, 1.45 MB)
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Updated 02.14.07