Advanced Concrete Technology

This course focuses on the fundamentals of concrete materials science to have a better knowledge of how concrete behaves. The structure and qualities of concrete-making materials are covered in the first half of the course. The study of selected themes regarding fresh and hardened concrete behavior is followed by a mixture proportioning of high-performance concrete and research of selected topics regarding fresh and hardened concrete behavior. The course concludes with a discussion of long-term concrete performance issues such as creep, shrinkage, and durability.

Target Audience

POST-GRADUATE STUDENTS AND FINAL YEAR UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS INTENDED AUDIENCE

Concrete Technology Course Outline:

WEEK 1: Cement Manufacturing and Composition
WEEK 2: CEMENT CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
WEEK 3:AGGREGATES FOR CONCRETE
WEEK 4:CHEMICAL ADJUSTMENTS
WEEK 5:CHEMICAL AND MINERAL ADJUSTMENTS
WEEK 6:Mineral admixtures
WEEK 7: Proper proportioning of high-performance concrete mixtures
WEEK 8: BRAND NEW CONCRETE TOPICS
WEEK 09: HARDENED CONCRETE TOPICS
WEEK 10: SCRATCHING AND SHRINKAGE