ADVANCED CONCRETE TECHNOLOGY

Course Description

This course gives deeply acknowledge about concrete materials. It helps to students to understand the effects of the construction materials deeply and applying the modern concrete technology. Cement: types, hydration, physical properties; aggregate: classification, grading, properties; fresh concrete: influence of basis constituents and admixtures on workability, mixing, placing; strength of hardened concrete; nature of strength, influence of constituents, curing methods; durability; chemical attack, frost action, thermal effects; elasticity, shrinkage and creep; special concrete; lightweight, high density; mix design; approaches, weigh batching, volume proportioning, special mixes; field and laboratory test methods. This course covers mainly those topics; the manufacturing of cements, their hydration and microstructure, the characterization the engineering properties of cement-based materials, recognize the effects of the rheology and early-age properties of concrete on its long-term behavior, an advanced knowledge of the mechanical performance of cement-based materials and how it can be controlled.

ADVANCED 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 Li, Zongjin. Advanced concrete technology. John Wiley & Sons, 2011.
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. 1. Analyzes, compares, and synthesizes advanced theoretical and applied knowledge in subfields of civil engineering.
2. 2. Identifies a problem in the field, formulates a research question, collects and analyzes data, and draws conclusions using scientific methods.
3. 3. Develops innovative solutions by applying modeling, analysis, and interpretation skills to complex engineering problems.
4. 4. Designs new systems, processes, or materials by considering real-world constraints such as economy, environment, sustainability, and safety.
5. 5. Plans laboratory or field studies, collects data, performs statistical analysis, and derives scientific results.
6. 6. Effectively uses modern analysis and design software, information technologies, and measurement tools in civil engineering applications.
7. 7. Recognizes, interprets, and integrates relationships between civil engineering and other engineering or scientific disciplines.
8. 8. Acts in accordance with ethical principles, demonstrates professional responsibility, and evaluates the societal impacts of engineering practices.
9. 9. Communicates research and engineering outcomes clearly and effectively through written, oral, and visual means.
10. 10. Works effectively in intra- and interdisciplinary teams and assumes leadership roles when necessary.
11. 11. Follows, critically evaluates, and continuously improves professional knowledge and skills through lifelong learning.
12. 12. Evaluates the environmental, sustainability, and societal impacts of engineering practices and develops responsible solutions.

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