COURSE INFORMATION
Course Title: DURABILITY OF CONCRETE
Code Course Type Regular Semester Theory Practice Lab Credits ECTS
CE 459 B 1 2 0 2 3 7.5
Academic staff member responsible for the design of the course syllabus (name, surname, academic title/scientific degree, email address and signature) NA
Lecturer (name, surname, academic title/scientific degree, email address and signature) and Office Hours: Erion Luga
Second Lecturer(s) (name, surname, academic title/scientific degree, email address and signature) and Office Hours: NA
Teaching Assistant(s) and Office Hours: NA
Language: English
Compulsory/Elective: Compulsory
Classroom and Meeting Time:
Course Description: Aspects of Environment; atmospheric environment, sea environment, soil environment, industry environment. Aspects of Material; corrosion of reinforcing bar, alkali - aggregate reaction, carbonation, fire damage, soundness, hydrate-chemical corrosion, fire, dimensional stability, pore structure-permeability, chlorine ion permeation, frost resistance. Frost Resistance, Shrinkage, Creep, Corrosion of Embedded Rebar, Sulphate Attack, Alkali Aggregate Reaction, Resistance to Heat and Fire, Acid Attack
Course Objectives: The objective of this course is to learn about the behavior and performance of concrete in different kind of environment such as; atmospheric environment, sea environment, soil environment, industry environment and the effect of the aggressive environment on RC such as; corrosion of reinforcing bar, alkali-aggregate reaction, carbonation, fire damage, soundness, hydrate-chemical corrosion、fire、dimensional stability, pore structure-permeability、chlorine ion permeation、frost resistance. Frost Resistance, Shrinkage, Creep, Sulphate Attack, Alkali Aggregate Reaction, Resistance to Heat and Fire, Acid Attack etc.
COURSE OUTLINE
Week Topics
1 Aspects of Environment
2 Aspects of Material
3 Frost Resistance
4 Shrinkage
5 Creep
6 Corrosion of Embedded Rebar
7 Sulphate Attack
8 Midterm Exam
9 Alkali Aggregate Reaction
10 Resistance to Heat and Fire
11 Acid Attack
12 Carbonation
13 chlorine ion permeation
14 Review
Prerequisite(s):
Textbook: Concrete Microstructure, Properties and Materials- Third Edition, P. Kumar Mehta, Paulo J. M. Monteiro, 2006, McGraw-Hill.
Other References: Properties of concrete-Edition 4, Adam M. Neville, 1996, Wiley & Sons
Laboratory Work:
Computer Usage:
Others: No
COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES
1 To learn internal structure of different binding systems
2 To learn the techniques and methods used during analysis
3 To understand the principles Chemistry of clinker formation, hydration and hydration products
4 To develop studies, projects related to the improvement of concrete microstructure
COURSE CONTRIBUTION TO... PROGRAM COMPETENCIES
(Blank : no contribution, 1: least contribution ... 5: highest contribution)
No Program Competencies Cont.
MSc in Civil Engineering, Profile: Structural Engineering Program
1 an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering
2 an ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs 5
3 an ability to function on multidisciplinary teams
4 an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems
5 an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility 4
6 an ability to communicate effectively
7 the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global and societal context
8 a recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life long learning 3
9 a knowledge of contemporary issues
10 an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice 5
11 skills in project management and recognition of international standards and methodologies
COURSE EVALUATION METHOD
Method Quantity Percentage
Midterm Exam(s)
1
30
Case Study
1
20
Final Exam
1
50
Total Percent: 100%
ECTS (ALLOCATED BASED ON STUDENT WORKLOAD)
Activities Quantity Duration(Hours) Total Workload(Hours)
Course Duration (Including the exam week: 16x Total course hours) 16 4 64
Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice) 16 3 48
Mid-terms 1 25.5 25.5
Assignments 1 20 20
Final examination 1 30 30
Other 0
Total Work Load:
187.5
Total Work Load/25(h):
7.5
ECTS Credit of the Course:
7.5