Advanced Properties of Concrete
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| CIVE3076 | Civil Engineering | 3 | 10 | Spring Malaysia |
- Code
- CIVE3076
- School
- Civil Engineering
- Level
- 3
- Credits
- 10
- Semesters
- Spring Malaysia
Summary
This module will give instruction in advanced concrete technology, dealing extensively with modern techniques used in construction, deterioration and repair. Pore fluid content of cement paste is covered.
A wider understanding of the mechanical, chemical and physical behaviour of concrete will result.
Aspects of durability of concrete include sulphate attack, alkali silica reaction, carbonation and corrosion of reinforcement.
Construction matters deal with curing concrete, pumping and pneumatic techniques, quality control and surface treatments.
Target Students
Part II BEng/MEng students in the Department of Civil Engineering.
Classes
- One 3-hour lecture each week for 12 weeks
Assessment
- 25% Coursework1: Group Report and presentation
- 75% Exam 1 (2-hour): 2 hour exam
Educational Aims
To study further aspects of cement and concrete technology to those studied in Fundamentals of Materials, involving construction practice, durability, quality control, repair and maintenance, and special cement and concrete types.To carry out numerical analysis of problems related to these subjectsTo carry out an investigative project in groups of 4 or 5 on a choice of subjects involving local construction, manufacture, production and durability of concrete or its raw materials.Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course (module), students will be able to:
Have a knowledge of the physical, mechanical and chemical behaviour of cement and concrete in order to be able to apply basic principles to a range of construction and inspection/repair scenarios.
Be able to carry out investigative studies into new areas of concrete technology and concrete construction
Conveners
- Dr Mohammed Parvez Anwar