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Credits : 2<\/p>\n

Prerequisites : CE312<\/span><\/p>\n

Compulsory\/Optional : Optional<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Aim(s)<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
To impart knowledge in the properties of concrete and its ingredients in specifying, producing, using and caring of high-performance concrete for structures.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n
Intended Learning Outcomes<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
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On successful completion of the course, the students should be able to;<\/span><\/p>\n

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  1. Identify different types of cement based on their composition and performance.<\/li>\n
  2. Select most appropriate ingredients, based on their properties, for the production of concrete to suit the application.<\/li>\n
  3. Specify concrete with different characteristics for diverse conditions and applications.<\/li>\n
  4. Design concrete mixes to achieve specified performance requirements.<\/li>\n
  5. Evaluate the properties of concrete, working life, and judge compliance.<\/li>\n
  6. Propose suitable procedures for making, delivery, placing, finishing and caring of concrete, giving due consideration for the application.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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Course content\/Course description<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
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  1. Concrete as a composite :<\/a> Miscellaneous binders and matrices; historical progression; sustainability concepts; safety and health issues<\/li>\n
  2. Types of cement :<\/a> Composition; properties; hydration and associated effects; cement testing; selection criteria<\/li>\n
  3. Chemical and mineral admixtures :<\/a> Properties; selection criteria; application.<\/li>\n
  4. Aggregate :<\/a> Types; normal and lightweight; recycled and reclaimed; properties; compliance criteria; testing; handling<\/li>\n
  5. Water : <\/a>Supply-source based classification, compliance criteria<\/li>\n
  6. Concept of high-performance concrete :<\/a> Methods of specifying concrete; composition and property relationships<\/li>\n
  7. Proportioning of concrete mixes<\/a><\/li>\n
  8. Properties of fresh and hardened concrete : Testing methods of concrete<\/a><\/li>\n
  9. Compliance criteria<\/a><\/li>\n
  10. Production of concrete :<\/a>Ready-mixed concrete; forming, placing, finishing and curing methods<\/li>\n
  11. Durability of concrete :<\/a> Alkali-aggregate reaction (AAR), sulphate attack, carbonation; leaching; abrasion and erosion; ingress of chlorides; corrosion of metals in concrete; fire resistance<\/li>\n
  12. Assessment of working life :<\/a>Application of quantitative methods, introduction to software<\/li>\n
  13. Special types of concrete and their applications : <\/a>Polymer concrete; polymer-modified concrete; reactive-powder concrete (RPC), roller-compacted concrete (RCC); self-compacted concrete (SCC), pervious concrete, fibre-reinforced concrete; geopolymer concrete<\/li>\n
  14. Testing of concrete in structures : Non-destructive and semi-destructive testing<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n
Recommended Texts<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
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  1. Neville, AM 2012, Properties of concrete, 5th edn, Pearson, London.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
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    Time Allocation<\/th>\nHours<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
    Lectures<\/td>\n28<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Tutorials<\/td>\n–<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Practical<\/span><\/td>\n–<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Assignments<\/td>\n04<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n
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    In-course<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Assignment<\/span>\/Quizzes<\/span><\/td>\n40<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    End-semester<\/strong><\/td>\n60<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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