CONCRETE TECHNOLOGY

Course Description

The course on “Concrete Technology” focuses on concrete making materials including supplementary cementitious materials. Concrete production process also forms a part of the discussion. Going through the course one would develop first-hand knowledge on concrete production process and properties and uses of concrete as a modern material of construction. The courses will enable one to make appropriate decision regarding ingredient selection and use of concrete. The course is investigated, concrete types and practical application. It helps the selection of concrete and arranges the mix proportions (mix design), fresh and hardened concrete properties. Mechanical and thermal properties of concrete are considered to Curing technology and shrinkage/crack sensitivity. And also Permeability and durability with regard to physical and chemical deterioration, including reinforcement corrosion.

CONCRETE TECHNOLOGY

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Course outcomes

1. 01 learn the manufacturing of cements, their hydration and microstructure.
2. 02 Characterise the engineering properties of cement-based materials
3. 03 develop an advanced knowledge of the mechanical performance of cement-based materials and how it can be controlled
4. 04 use various chemical admixtures and mineral additives to design cementbased materials with tailor-made mechanical and durability properties.
5. 05 understand the mixture design and engineering properties of special concretes such as high-performance concrete, self-consolidating concrete, fibre-reinforced concrete, sprayed concrete, etc.
6. 06 bridge the gap between materials science and structural engineering so that concrete can be used properly in structural concrete projects.

Course Syllabus

Reference Books & Course Materials

1. 01 Properties of Concrete, A.M. Neville, Wiley
2. 02 Concrete Admixtures Handbook, Noyes
3. 03 Manual of Concrete Practice, ACI
4. 04 Technical Journals including ACI Materials Journal, Cement and Concrete Research, Materials and Structures, etc.

Learning Outcomes

1. L01 learn the manufacturing of cements, their hydration and microstructure.
2. L02 Characterise the engineering properties of cement-based materials
3. L03 develop an advanced knowledge of the mechanical performance of cement-based materials and how it can be controlled
4. L04 use various chemical admixtures and mineral additives to design cementbased materials with tailor-made mechanical and durability properties.
5. L05 understand the mixture design and engineering properties of special concretes such as high-performance concrete, self-consolidating concrete, fibre-reinforced concrete, sprayed concrete, etc.
6. L06 bridge the gap between materials science and structural engineering so that concrete can be used properly in structural concrete projects.

Program Outcomes

1. P01 Solving the architectural problems by making use of the research methods (skill).
2. P02 The ability to carry out a specialistic study related to architecture independently. (Competence to work independently and take responsibility).
3. P03 Developing new strategic approaches to solve the unforeseen and complex problems arising in the practical processes of architecture and coming up with solutions while taking responsibility (Competence to work independently and take responsibility).
4. P04 Fulfilling the leader role in the environments where solutions are sought for the problems of architecture (Competence to work independently and take responsibility).
5. P05 Assessing the specialistic knowledge and skill gained through the study with a critical view and directing one’s own learning process (Learning Competence).
6. P06 Systematically transferring the current developments of architecture and one’s own work to other groups in and out of the area; in written, oral and visual forms (Communication and Social Competency).
7. P07 Ability to see and develop social relationships and the norms directing these relationships with a critical look and the ability to take action to change these when necessary (Communication and Social Competency).
8. P08 Proficiency in inglish- and establishing written and oral communication with english (Communication and Social Competency).
9. P09 Using the computer software together with the information and communication technologies efficiently and according to the needs of architecture (Communication and Social Competency).
10. P10 Paying regard to social, scientific, cultural and ethical values during the collecting, interpreting, practicing and announcing processes of the architectural data and the ability to teach these values to others (Area Specific Competency).
11. P11 Developing strategy, policy and application plans concerning the architectural issues area and the ability to evaluate the end results of these plans within the frame of quality processes (Area Specific Competency).
12. P12 Using the knowledge and the skills for problem solving and/or application (which are processed within the architecture) in inter-disciplinary studies (Area Specific Competency).
13. P13 In the programs with thesis, the ability to present one’s own work within the international environments orally, visually and in written forms (Area Specific Competency).

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