DURABILITY OF BUILDING MATERIALS
- Course
- CVLE557 - DURABILITY OF BUILDING MATERIALS
- Department
- Civil Engineering - English - Master
- Course Type
- Course
- Status
- Required
- Language
- English
- Credit
- 3
- ECTS
- 0
- T+P+L
- 3 + 0 + 0
- Course Coordinator(s)
- -
- Prerequisite
- -
Course Description
The course comprises the following items: External climate exposure on buildings, critical exposure conditions for different materials, degradation mechanisms of building materials, dose/response functions, natural and artificial ageing of materials, protection of materials, requirements and needs for service life prediction of building materials and components, methods to determine service life. The course also covers the Factors causing deterioration of materials. Durability of building stones. Decay and preservation of timber-mechanism of metal corrosion. Corrosion protection for metals. Deterioration of concrete. Mechanism of concrete corrosion. Effects of various chemicals, sea water ground water and industrial wastes. Protective measures against concrete corrosion. Corrosion of steel reinforcement in concrete.
DURABILITY OF BUILDING MATERIALS
Evaluation Tools (Active Term)
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Course outcomes
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Course Syllabus
| Week | Topic |
|---|---|
| Week 1 | Introduction |
| Week 2 | Factors causing deterioration of materials |
| Week 3 | Mechanisms of metal corrosion |
| Week 4 | Corrosion protection for metals |
| Week 5 | Deterioration of concrete |
| Week 6 | Mechanisms of concrete corrosion |
| Week 7 | Effect of various chemicals, sea water, ground water and industrial wastes |
| Week 8 | Midterm Examination |
| Week 9 | Effect of various chemicals, sea water, ground water and industrial wastes |
| Week 10 | Protective measures against concrete corrosion |
| Week 11 | Protective measures against concrete corrosion |
| Week 12 | Corrosion of steel reinforcement in concrete. |
| Week 13 | Corrosion of steel reinforcement in concrete. |
| Week 14 | Protection of Reinforce concrete |
| Week 15 | - |
Reference Books & Course Materials
- 01 Durability of building materials and components
Learning Outcomes
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Program Outcomes
- 1. Analyzes, compares, and synthesizes advanced theoretical and applied knowledge in subfields of civil engineering.
- 2. Identifies a problem in the field, formulates a research question, collects and analyzes data, and draws conclusions using scientific methods.
- 3. Develops innovative solutions by applying modeling, analysis, and interpretation skills to complex engineering problems.
- 4. Designs new systems, processes, or materials by considering real-world constraints such as economy, environment, sustainability, and safety.
- 5. Plans laboratory or field studies, collects data, performs statistical analysis, and derives scientific results.
- 6. Effectively uses modern analysis and design software, information technologies, and measurement tools in civil engineering applications.
- 7. Recognizes, interprets, and integrates relationships between civil engineering and other engineering or scientific disciplines.
- 8. Acts in accordance with ethical principles, demonstrates professional responsibility, and evaluates the societal impacts of engineering practices.
- 9. Communicates research and engineering outcomes clearly and effectively through written, oral, and visual means.
- 10. Works effectively in intra- and interdisciplinary teams and assumes leadership roles when necessary.
- 11. Follows, critically evaluates, and continuously improves professional knowledge and skills through lifelong learning.
- 12. Evaluates the environmental, sustainability, and societal impacts of engineering practices and develops responsible solutions.
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