CIVE 670 – CONCRETE CONCRETE TECHNOLOGY Fall Semester 2017-2018
Catalogue Description:
CIVE 670 – Concrete Concrete Technology Credits 3 Prerequisite: Advanced Standing level Portland cements. Aggregates. Fly ash and silica fume. Admixtures for concrete. Proportioning normal concrete mixtures. Pumping concrete. Consolidating, finishing, and curing concrete. Durability. Testing hardened concrete. High-strength concrete. concrete. Light and heavy weight concretes. Hot and cold weather concreting. concreting.
Textbooks:
1. A.M. Neville, “Properties of Concrete,” Prentice Hall. 2. S. Kozmatka, B. Kerkhoff, and W. Panarese, “ Design and Control of Concrete Mixtures,” Portland Cement Association.
Coordinator:
Prof. Bilal Hamad Department Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Prerequisite by Topic:
Advanced Standing Standin g Level.
Objectives:
1.
To provide students with the basic fundamentals of concrete behavior and the various factors factors that affect affect that behavior. CEE educational objective 1
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To acquire a thorough understanding of the properties of the ingredients and materials of a concrete mix and the procedures that are essential to providing a concrete material of the required quality, strength, and durability. CEE educational objectives 1 & 2
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To develop the skill and experience experience pertinent to the t he selection and evaluation of proper materials or ingredients, mix design procedures, and construction construction practices necessary necessary for making high performance performance normal strength strength or high strength strength concrete. CEE educational objectives 2 & 3
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To provide students with basic skills to conduct standardized standardized laboratory and field testing of fresh and hardened concrete concrete properties. CEE educational objectives 2, 3, 4, & 7
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To convey to the students the latest advances in concrete technology resulting from innovations to adapt the material for special engineering applications. CEE educational objectives 4 & 5 To develop effective teamwork and communication skills through group projects. CEE educational objectives 4, 5, 6, & 7
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To practice and improve technical report writing and presentation skills. CEE educational objective 6
Topics:
1. Introduction to concrete technology, high performance concrete, and quality control 2. Cements: Manufacturing process of portland cement; composition of portland cement; hydration of portland cement; specifications and tests of portland cement; types of portland cement 3. Aggregates: Properties of fine and coarse aggregates required for mix design; durability of aggregates 4. Pozzolans (Fly Ash and silica fume): Manufacturing process; classification; effect on concrete properties 5. Entrained air: Air-entrained concrete; properties; methods to measure air content 6. Mix proportioning and ACI mix design 7. Pumping concrete: Filter block effect; types of pumps; material selection 8. Consolidating, finishing and curing of concrete 9. Durability of concrete: Chemical attack: sulfate attack, corrosion in concrete; physical attack: freezing and t hawing 10. Concrete testing: Non-destructive testing techniques; semidestructive testing or coring; destructive testing or load tests 11. Special concretes: High-strength concrete: definition and advantages, properties, mix proportioning and mix design; l ightweight aggregate concrete; heavy-weight concrete 12. Hot and cold weather concreting
Learning Outcomes:
Outcome 1 (correlated to Course Objective 1): Students are knowledgeable in the fundamental principles of concrete technology and quality control. Outcome 1 caters for the Program outcome: (a) an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering. Outcome 2 (correlated to Course Objectives 1, 2, and 3): Students will apply the developed knowledge and understanding of material properties, construction practices and procedures, and durability aspects to demonstrate the ability to design a high performance durable concrete mix. Outcome 2 caters for the Program outcomes: (a) an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering. (d) an ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs . Outcome 3 (correlated to Course Objectives 2, 3, 4, and 7): Students will demonstrate the ability to conduct standardized testing of fresh concrete properties, to perform evaluation protocols of existing concrete structures, and to interpret test results:
Outcome 3 caters for the Program outcomes: (b) an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems. (c) an ability to conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data. (e) an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice. (l) Some experience in engineering practice and undergraduate research. Outcome 4 (correlated to Course Objectives 4 and 5): Students will engage in life-long learning to maintain their knowledge and familiarity with latest advances in concrete technology resulting from innovations to adapt concrete for special engineering applications. Outcome 4 caters for the Program outcome: (k) an ability to engage in life-long learning. Outcome 5 (correlated to Course Objectives 4, 5, 6, and 7): Students will demonstrate the ability to practice the developed experience and knowledge of concrete behavior while working in teams. Outcome 5 caters for the Program outcomes: (e) an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice. (g) an ability to function in a team environment (h) an ability to communicate effectively.
Attendance:
Attendance is mandatory. Class attendance will be taken and students will be penalized for absences. As set by AUB regulations, and specified in the CE Student Manual, students who miss more than one-fifth of the sessions of any course in the first ten weeks of the semester will be required to withdraw from the course with a grade of “W”.
Note:
AUB strives to make learning experiences as accessible as possible. If you anticipate or experience academic barriers due to a disability (including mental health, chronic or temporary medical conditions), please inform me immediately so that we can privately discuss options. In order to help establish reasonable accommodations and facilitate a smooth accommodations process, you are encouraged to contact the Accessible Education Office:
[email protected]; +961-1-350000, x3246; West Hall, 314.
Assessment:
1. Attendance and class performance 2. Mid-term (October 27, 2017) 3. Final exam 4. Term project
