ADVANCED DURABILITY OF BUILDING MATERIALS
- Course
- CVLE632 - ADVANCED DURABILITY OF BUILDING MATERIALS
- Department
- Civil Engineering - English - PhD
- Course Type
- Course
- Status
- Required
- Language
- English
- Credit
- 3
- ECTS
- 8
- T+P+L
- 3 + 0 + 0
- Course Coordinator(s)
- -
- Prerequisite
- -
Course Description
This course investigates the concrete durability problems: mechanisms, expected physical and chemical changes occurring on the concrete microstructure during the progress of durability problems and precations to be taken. Manufacture of special concretes and their properties. Develop an understanding on the relationship between the microstructure formation and strength and durability issues, the physical and chemical changes occurring on the concrete microstructure during the progress of a concrete durability problem. The course provides these topics; Classes of exposure, Mechanism of materials deterioration, Transport of fluids in concrete, Carbonation, Chemical attacks, Efflorescence, Alkali-silica reaction, Abrasion, Erosion resistance, Cavitation resistance, freezing & thawing cycles, Steel corrosion, Prescriptions for preventing concrete deterioration.
ADVANCED DURABILITY OF BUILDING MATERIALS
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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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