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Concrete Masonry Technology:
Offered On Demand
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Concrete Masonry Technology covers material grading and blending, cementitious material, lightweight aggregates, design mix development, admixes, pigments and the producing and curing of concrete masonry units. Concrete masonry specifications and the multiple uses of products are covered. Course presentations are directed toward the material suppliers and the producers of concrete masonry units. Students are encouraged to bring samples of their own aggregates to test after class.
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Vibrapac®:
15-19 February 2010 ($1150) (ENGLISH or SPANISH)
7-11 June 2010 ($1150) (ENGLISH or SPANISH)
11-15 October 2010 ($1150) (ENGLISH or SPANISH)
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The Vibrapac concrete products machine course is a hands-on study of the proper machine adjustments, electronics and electrical schematic print reading of the V3 Vibrapac concrete products machines. Students are given troubleshooting problems as a practical application of these topics.
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Advanced Vibrapac®:
Offered On Demand
The Advanced Vibrapac course provides more extensive hands-on work for practical application in concrete products production, both mechanical and electrical. Students are required to adjust a concrete products machine to low height and to manufacture concrete products in class. Electrical sessions cover Allen-Bradley programmable controllers. Greater concentration is applied to schematic print reading and ladder logic diagnosis. Before attending this course, students must complete the Vibrapac course.
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Electronic Controls:
Offered On Demand
See Online Equivalent: SLC 500 Basics
The Electronic Controls course includes an in-depth study of electrical wiring and programmable logic controllers. Applications and troubleshooting for Allen-Bradley programmable controllers are studied. Practical applications and troubleshooting will be covered on concrete products machines, Multi-Spade Besser-Matic® loader/unloaders and cubers.
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Product Handling:
Offered On Demand (ENGLISH or SPANISH)
Online Equivalent:
Fundamentals of
Hydraulic Systems, Electronic Fundamentals and Troubleshooting
The Product Handling course covers adjustments, schematic print reading and solid state circuitry of
E-Model and Multi-Spade Besser-Matic® loader/unloaders, LSC and PTS handling systems and cubers. Troubleshooting and practical applications are covered on all concrete products handling equipment.
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Equipment Controls:
Online Equivalent:
Fundamentals of
Hydraulic Systems, Electronic Fundamentals and Troubleshooting
The Equipment Controls course is an advanced, in-depth study of electrical wiring, solid state circuitry, hydraulic controls and preventive maintenance of Vibrapac® concrete products machines, Multi-Spade Besser-Matic® loader/unloaders and cubers. Before attending this course, students must complete the Vibrapac and Product Handling courses.
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Dynapac®/Ultrapac®/Superpac®:
Offered On Demand
The Dynapac®/Ultrapac®/Superpac® concrete products machine course provides a hands-on study of the high production three-, four-, five- and six-at-a-time concrete products machines. Proper machine adjustments, wiring diagrams, schematic print reading, electronics and equipment safety are covered. Students are given troubleshooting problems, both mechanical and electrical, as practical application of these topics.
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Besser/Lithibar Cuber Training:
Offered On Demand
This class will focus on mechanical, electrical and hydraulic systems on automatic and semi-automatic cubers. Students will be exposed to terminology, proportional valves, speed analysis and cube codes. RAD software, tier patterns, sensor location and functions will also be covered. Logic reading and programming using schematics with a hands-on approach will benefit all levels of education.
Executive Session:
Offered On Demand
The Executive Session is a condensed version of the Concrete Masonry Technology and Vibrapac® Blockmakers Workshops® tailored to upper management. New products, programs and current issues are also discussed in a round-table format with industry executives and professionals.
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SmartPac Vibrators:
Offered On Demand
SmartPac Programmable Vibrators is an in-depth study of the system, including a complete hands-on teardown and rebuilding of the shafts and components.
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*NEW One Hour Micro Classes*
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$75 courses are live and include Question
and Answer segments with an instructor
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$50 courses are recorded versions of the
live segment.
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An email address is provided for
students to submit questions to the instructor to respond to
at a later date.
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All courses are held 1:30 p.m. to 2:30
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Aggregate Sieve Analysis Procedures (MICRO
COURSE)
16 March 2010 ($75 by Credit Card Only)
April 2010 ($50 by Credit Card Only) Note: April courses do not have scheduled
dates. After registration and payment, students are given an
access code. The access code allows them to view the recorded
course anytime within a 30-day time period of receiving the
code.
Time: 1:30-2:30 p.m. EST
Course Type: Non-credit
This micro course will cover ASTM procedures for
conducting a sieve analysis of both coarse and fine aggregate
used in concrete production. Participants will see how to
select the required sieve sizes, run the test, and complete
required calculations.
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Besser Auto Feed and Air Compaction
Adjustments (MICRO COURSE)
30 March 2010 ($75 by Credit Card Only)
April 2010 ($50 by Credit Card Only) Note: April courses do not have scheduled
dates. After registration and payment, students are given an
access code. The access code allows them to view the recorded
course anytime within a 30-day time period of receiving the
code.
Time: 1:30-2:30 p.m. EST
Course Type: Non-credit
This micro class will explain in-depth the Besser
Automatic Feed mechanism, the Auto Feed Time Adjust procedures
and the Air Compaction device. The student will learn the
mechanical and electrical functions for these devices.
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Besser Block Machine Timer Functions (MICRO COURSE)
27 April 2010 ($75 by Credit Card Only)
Time: 1:30-2:30 p.m. EST
Course Type: Non-credit
This micro class will cover the timers and their
functions of a Besser Block machine. The student will have
knowledge on Feed, Finish, Delay and Strip Delay timers and the
Vibrapac series machines.
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Besser V3-12 Machine Changeover from 7 5/8"
to 3 5/8" (MICRO COURSE)
20 April 2010 ($75 by Credit Card Only)
Time: 1:30-2:30 p.m. EST
Course Type: Non-credit
This micro class will cover the mechanical changeover
from and 7 5/8” height products to 3 5/8” height products. The
student will learn the basics of machine changeover and the
techniques that are required to run 1/2-high products.
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Concrete Masonry Mix Design Procedures
(MICRO COURSE)
23 March 2010 ($75 by Credit Card Only)
Time: 1:30-2:30 p.m. EST
Course Type: Non-credit
This micro class will help students understand sieve
analysis, gradations of aggregates, mixing procedure, moisture
compensation and blending. The student will learn the
calculations and mathematical instructions for these mix
designs.
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Fundamentals of Concrete (MICRO COURSE)
22 April 2010 ($75 by Credit Card Only)
Time: 1:30-2:30 p.m. EST
Course Type: Non-credit
This micro course will introduce students to the
basics of concrete from materials used in production to its
various properties, both plastic and hardened. This course will
also give participants basic concrete nomenclature to assist
them in talking “concrete.”
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Micro Pallet Timing of a Besser V3-12 (MICRO COURSE)
9 February 2010 ($50 by Credit Card Only)
April 2010 ($50 by Credit Card Only) Note:
April courses do not have scheduled dates. After registration
and payment, students are given an access code. The access code
allows them to view the recorded course anytime within a 30-day
time period of receiving the code.
Time: 1:30-2:30 p.m. EST
Course Type: Non-credit
This course consists of video clips, live
presentations and live student-instructor interaction. Students
will be shown the correct procedures for pallet timing on a
Besser V3-12 block machine. Near the end of the hour, students
will be given the opportunity to ask industry experts questions
concerning this process with the instructor being live from a
V3-12 machine.
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Mold Components & Mold Rebuilding (MICRO
COURSE)
18 February 2010 ($75 by Credit Card Only)
April 2010 ($50 by Credit Card Only) Note: April courses do not have scheduled
dates. After registration and payment, students are given an
access code. The access code allows them to view the recorded
course anytime within a 30-day time period of receiving the
code.
Time: 1:30-3:00 p.m. EST (90 minute session)
Course Type: Non-credit
This micro class will entail discussion and a power
point presentation on mold components, manufactures
specifications and why we need to comply with those
specifications. Also covered will be practical, hands-on
application with torque requirements and the actual process of
rebuilding a mold will be shown.
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Placing an Attachment in a Besser V3-12 (2
part course) (MICRO COURSE)
23, 25 February 2010 ($125 by Credit Card Only)
9, 11 March 2010 ($100 by Credit Card Only)
Time: 1:30-2:30 p.m. EST
Course Type: Non-credit
This micro class will entail placing a standard mold
into a V3-12 block machine. All adjustments will be discussed
as well as shown in the practical application of these
adjustments. Techniques discussed will enable the student to
produce a saleable unit on the first cycle after a typical mold
change.
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Proper Sampling of Concrete Aggregates
(MICRO COURSE)
16 February 2010 ($75 by Credit Card Only)
25 March 2010 ($50 by Credit Card Only)
April 2010 ($50 by Credit Card Only) Note: April courses do not have scheduled
dates. After registration and payment, students are given an
access code. The access code allows them to view the recorded
course anytime within a 30-day time period of receiving the
code.
Time: 1:30-2:30 p.m. EST
Course Type: Non-credit
This micro course will take participants through the
proper ASTM procedures of sampling concrete aggregates as well
as splitting these field samples for laboratory evaluation.
Various sampling and splitting procedures will be covered along
with examples of test result variations caused by sampling
technique.
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All classes are 8 weeks long and non-credit unless noted
otherwise.
Admixtures for Concrete:
15 Feb. - 9 April 2010 ($350)
30 Aug. - 22 Oct. 2010 ($350)
Examines the nature of concrete and how its characteristics can be altered through the use of admixtures. The effects of both chemical and mineral admixtures to Portland Cement are studied.
Required Supplies:
- Pentium-based PC with minimum 512MB RAM, Windows Vista, XP or 2000, Internet Explorer version 6+
- Internet Connection: (Dial-up or Broadband)
- Software and knowledge of computer applications for word processing, spreadsheets, e-mail and sending/receiving attachments
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Aggregate Basics:
18 Jan. - 12 March 2010
($350)
19 April - 11 June 2010 ($350)
2 Aug. - 24 Sept. 2010 ($350)
The purpose and function of fine aggregate (sand) and coarse aggregate (gravels, crushed stone, etc.) and their relationship in the construction industry are examined. Both natural and manufactured lightweight aggregates are studied.
Required Supplies:
- Pentium-based PC with minimum 512MB RAM, Windows Vista, XP or 2000, Internet Explorer version 6+
- Internet Connection: (Dial-up or Broadband)
- Software and knowledge of computer applications for word processing, spreadsheets, e-mail and sending/receiving attachments
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Basic Concrete Mix Proportioning:
1 March - 23 April 2010 ($350)
26 April - 18 June 2010 ($350)
13 Sept. - 5 Nov. 2010 ($350)
Covers several theories of proportioning concrete mixes, including normal weight, lightweight, high strength and others. Emphasis is given to the effect of altering mix ingredients and proportions on the properties of plastic and hardened concrete.
Required Supplies:
- Pentium-based PC with minimum 512MB RAM, Windows Vista, XP or 2000, Internet Explorer version 6+
- Internet Connection: (Dial-up or Broadband)
- Software and knowledge of computer applications for word processing, spreadsheets, e-mail and sending/receiving attachments
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Concrete Masonry Molds:
Online Class - Offered On Demand
This four-week course will cover mold parts, torque
requirements, and appropriate procedures for disassembly and
reassembling a mold attachment. Also covered will be
standard vibrator shaft assembly and a how-to video on
techniques used in the field to assist personnel working on
molds used in the concrete masonry industry.
Required Supplies:
- Pentium-based PC with minimum 512MB RAM, Windows Vista, XP or 2000, Internet Explorer version 6+
- Internet Connection: (Dial-up or Broadband)
- Software and knowledge of computer applications for word processing, spreadsheets, e-mail and sending/receiving attachments
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Concrete Masonry Technology Online:
22 Feb. - 16 April 2010 ($350)
7 Sept. - 29 Oct. 2010 ($350)
This course covers material grading and blending, cementitious material, lightweight aggregates, design mix development by weight and absolute volume, admixes, pigments and the producing and curing of concrete masonry units. Concrete masonry specifications and the multiple uses of products are also covered.
Required Supplies:
- Pentium-based PC with minimum 512MB RAM, Windows Vista, XP or 2000, Internet Explorer version 6+
- Internet Connection: (Dial-up or Broadband)
- Software and knowledge of computer applications for word processing, spreadsheets, e-mail and sending/receiving attachments
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Concrete Sustainability and LEED®:
11 Jan. - 5 March 2010 ($350)
12 April - 4 June 2010 ($350)
18 Oct. - 10 Dec. 2010 ($350)
Students will learn what makes buildings green and how
concrete fits into sustainable development systems. They will
learn how to present the case for concrete to architects,
engineers and professionals to promote concrete as a green
building solution. Leadership in Energy and Environmental
Design (LEED) Rating System is explained in detail. Students
will learn how concrete can contribute to earning LEED credits
and what concrete suppliers need to know and document about
their own products for LEED projects.
Required Supplies:
- Pentium-based PC with minimum 512MB RAM, Windows Vista, XP or 2000, Internet Explorer version 6+
- Internet Connection: (Dial-up or Broadband)
- Software and knowledge of computer applications for word processing, spreadsheets, e-mail and sending/receiving attachments
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Electronic Fundamentals and Troubleshooting:
1 Feb. - 26 March 2010 ($350)
9 Aug. - 1 Oct. 2010 ($350)
Course exposes students to a general overview of electronic circuits, key components and basic troubleshooting techniques. Students interested in basic components such as resistors, capacitors, inductors, diodes, transistors and how these components operate in series-parallel AC and DC circuits will benefit from this course.
Required Supplies:
- Pentium-based PC with minimum 512MB RAM, Windows Vista, XP or 2000, Internet Explorer version 6+
- Internet Connection: (Dial-up or Broadband)
- Software and knowledge of computer applications for word processing, spreadsheets, e-mail and sending/receiving attachments
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Fundamentals of Concrete:
4 Jan. - 12 March 2010 ($350)
26 July - 1 Oct. 2010 ($350)
(10 weeks) This course covers the fundamentals of slump concrete, including terminology, mix ingredients and both fresh and hardened properties. Students will benefit from learning the fundamentals of concrete along with how various properties are affected.
Required Supplies:
- Pentium-based PC with minimum 512MB RAM, Windows Vista, XP or 2000, Internet Explorer version 6+
- Internet Connection: (Dial-up or Broadband)
- Software and knowledge of computer applications for word processing, spreadsheets, e-mail and sending/receiving attachments
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Hydraulic
Fundamentals and Troubleshooting:
8 Feb. - 2 April 2010 ($350)
23 Aug. - 15 Oct. 2010 ($350)
Learners will become familiar with such common hydraulic components as accumulators, control valves, cylinders, directional valves, filters, geroters, motors and reservoirs to name a few. Schematic diagrams for various hydraulic systems and how they operate while troubleshooting will also be taught.
Required Supplies:
- Pentium-based PC with minimum 512MB RAM, Windows Vista, XP or 2000, Internet Explorer version 6+
- Internet Connection: (Dial-up or Broadband)
- Software and knowledge of computer applications for word processing, spreadsheets, e-mail and sending/receiving attachments
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Introduction to Cementitious Materials:
1 Feb. - 26 March 2010 ($350)
16 Aug. - 8 Oct. 2010 ($350)
This course examines the chemical and physical properties of various cementitious materials such as hydraulic cements, slag cement, fly ash, silica fume and others. How each performs in concrete and concrete products will be covered.
Required Supplies:
- Pentium-based PC with minimum 512MB RAM, Windows Vista, XP or 2000, Internet Explorer version 6+
- Internet Connection: (Dial-up or Broadband)
- Software and knowledge of computer applications for word processing, spreadsheets, e-mail and sending/receiving attachments
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Introduction to
Concrete Technology:
11 Jan. - 12 March 2010 ($350)
23 Aug. - 22 Oct. 2010 ($350)
(9 weeks)
Introduces the various divisions of the concrete industry.
Course reviews each division (Ready Mixed Concrete, Concrete
Masonry, Prestress/Precast, Engineering, etc.) and shows the
types and needs of employment in each division. (1 credit
hour)
Required Supplies:
- Pentium-based PC with minimum 512MB RAM, Windows Vista, XP or 2000, Internet Explorer version 6+
- Internet Connection: (Dial-up or Broadband)
- Software and knowledge of computer applications for word processing, spreadsheets, e-mail and sending/receiving attachments
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Introduction to Plant Safety:
11 Jan. - 5 March 2010 ($350)
3 May - 25 June 2010 ($350)
Class will explore all safety aspects of the concrete masonry industry and other industrial settings. This course is designed to inform the employee on safety issues that they may encounter during their employment.
Required Supplies:
- Pentium-based PC with minimum 512MB RAM, Windows Vista, XP or 2000, Internet Explorer version 6+
- Internet Connection: (Dial-up or Broadband)
- Software and knowledge of computer applications for word processing, spreadsheets, e-mail and sending/receiving attachments
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Optimizing Concrete Mixes:
15 March - 7 May 2010 ($350)
19 July - 10 Sept. 2010 ($350)
4 Oct. - 26 Nov. 2010 ($350)
Course covers procedures to optimize concrete mixes for performance as well as cost. Through example problems students will cover areas such as overdesign, specialty mixes, secondary cementitious materials and other procedures used to review concrete mixtures for optimal performance.
Students enrolling in this course should have a
working knowledge of standard practices for development of
concrete mix proportioning as determined Absolute Volume Method.
It is suggested that students should review Chapter 9 of the PCA
book, "Design and Control of Concrete Mixtures", complete the
online course offered by the WCCT entitled "Basic Concrete Mix
Proportioning", or review ACI 211.1 "Standard Practices for
Selecting Proportions for Normal, Heavyweight and Mass Concrete"
to gain a better understanding of mix proportioning procedures
before this course starts.
Required Supplies:
- Pentium-based PC with minimum 512MB RAM, Windows Vista, XP or 2000, Internet Explorer version 6+
- Internet Connection: (Dial-up or Broadband)
- Software and knowledge of computer applications for word processing, spreadsheets, e-mail and sending/receiving attachments
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Reading Precast Concrete Shop Drawings:
12 April - 4 June 2010 ($350)
13 Sept. - 5 Nov. 2010 ($350)
This course covers the reading of shop drawings prepared by a precast concrete producer for production staff. Students will study how prints are organized, symbols used along with how to translate a drawing to the shop floor for inspection.
Required Supplies:
- Pentium-based PC with minimum 512MB RAM, Windows Vista, XP or 2000, Internet Explorer version 6+
- Internet Connection: (Dial-up or Broadband)
- Software and knowledge of computer applications for word processing, spreadsheets, e-mail and sending/receiving attachments
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SLC-500 Basics:
22 March - 14 May 2010 ($350)
11 Oct. - 3 Dec. 2010
($350)
Class will take an in-depth look at the fundamentals of hard wiring in PLC control circuits and the symbolism used. Near the end of the 8 weeks, the class will work with ladder logic and utilize the most informative web sites on the Internet.
Required Supplies:
- Calculator: (Texas Instruments - TI-30 XA)
- Pentium-based PC with minimum 512MB RAM, Windows Vista, XP or 2000, Internet Explorer version 6+
- Internet Connection: (Dial-up or Broadband)
- Software and knowledge of computer applications for word processing, spreadsheets, e-mail and sending/receiving attachments
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Self-Consolidating Concrete (SCC):
15 March - 7 May 2010 ($350)
19 July - 10 Sept. 2010 ($350)
27 Sept. - 19 Nov. 2010 ($350)
This course covers the topic of
Self-Consolidating Concrete (SCC) from a Ready Mix Concrete
perspective. Fundamentals of SCC theology, properties, test
methods and mix proportioning are covered. Detailed guidelines
on laboratory test mix protocols and production and placement
checklists are provided. Students will benefit from
understanding the reasons why some SCC mixes are successful
and others not, how new SCC ASTM test methods are applied and
interpreted, and why step-by-step attention to detail pays off
at the plant and at the job site.
Required Supplies:
- Reference Material: ACI 237R-07 Self-Consolidating
Concrete
- Pentium-based PC with minimum 512MB RAM, Windows Vista, XP or 2000, Internet Explorer version 6+
- Internet Connection: (Dial-up or Broadband)
- Software and knowledge of computer applications for word processing, spreadsheets, e-mail and sending/receiving attachments
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Vibrapac: Mechanical Adjustments:
8 March - 30 April 2010 ($350)
20 Sept. - 12 Nov. 2010 ($350)
Deals with proper machine adjustments for large, high production block machines. Students are given troubleshooting problems as practical application to the proper machine adjustments.
Required Supplies:
- Pentium-based PC with minimum 512MB RAM, Windows Vista, XP or 2000, Internet Explorer version 6+
- Internet Connection: (Dial-up or Broadband)
- Software and knowledge of computer applications for word processing, spreadsheets, e-mail and sending/receiving attachments
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