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 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. Critically evaluates current and advanced knowledge in civil engineering and makes original contributions that expand the boundaries of the field.
- 2. Identifies complex engineering problems, develops new methods or models, and scientifically validates them.
- 3. Analyzes existing theories, methods, and applications in depth and applies them to new areas of research.
- 4. Designs, conducts, and interprets independent scientific research within disciplinary or interdisciplinary contexts.
- 5. Plans, executes, and completes original research in accordance with principles of scientific ethics and integrity.
- 6. Designs and develops innovative systems, processes, or methodologies in the field of civil engineering.
- 7. Evaluates scientific, technological, social, and environmental developments in the field and proposes sustainable engineering solutions.
- 8. Effectively uses and develops advanced computational, modeling, and simulation techniques in civil engineering applications.
- 9. Critically reviews national and international scientific literature in the field and produces original scholarly publications.
- 10. Communicates scientific research and its results effectively through written, oral, and visual means in national and international contexts.
- 11. Demonstrates leadership in interdisciplinary research environments, initiates new collaborations, and manages research teams.
- 12. Utilizes knowledge and expertise for the benefit of society, evaluates the ethical, social, and environmental impacts of engineering practices, and makes responsible decisions.
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