Concrete Technology CIVL 2310

Course description:

The course is designed to provide an in depth understanding of Production, types, properties and uses of cementitious materials and aggregate. Fresh and hardened concrete properties, concrete testing, effects of admixtures, and destructive and non-destructive testing of existing concrete structures. Concrete production, transport, casting, compacting, and curing concrete, Design of concrete mixes, durability of concrete, creep and shrinkage of concrete. The laboratory is used for the testing of the aggregates and concrete specimens in accordance with ASTM standards and the ACI code.

Course Aims:

The main aims of this course are to: 
  •  Furnish the student with basic understanding of the ingredients of concrete and their impact on fresh and hardened properties of concrete.
  •  Teach the student the most appropriate methods to mix, handle, cure, place, compact, and evaluate concrete in its fresh and hardened states.
  •  Provide basic understanding of objectives of different tests performed on different construction materials. 
  •  Teach the student the method of testing and ensure that he/she carry out the test him/herself.

Course outcomes:

Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:
  •  Understand the process of cement manufacturing and the purpose use of different types of cements.
  •  Select appropriate aggregate and determine its physical properties.
  •  Know the appropriate methods to mix, handle, place, compact, and cure concrete.
  •  Design concrete mixtures to achieve fresh and hardened properties required.
  •  Evaluate fresh and hardened properties in laboratory and field using destructive and non-destructive techniques.
  •  Carry out different tests on cement paste or mortar, mineral aggregate, concrete in its fresh and hardened state, and reinforcing steel.