COURSE INFORMATION
Course Title: SPECIAL CONCRETES
Code Course Type Regular Semester Theory Practice Lab Credits ECTS
CE 549 C 2 3 0 0 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: Elective
Classroom and Meeting Time: N/A
Course Description: -
Course Objectives: The objective of this course is to provide advanced information and develop a basic understanding of key special concrete types, requirements and related behavior characteristics of advanced concrete technology.
COURSE OUTLINE
Week Topics
1 Introduction to Special Concretes
2 Lightweight Concrete (Air entrained concrete)
3 Heavyweight Concrete and High Strength Concrete
4 Self Compacting Concrete
5 Underwater Concrete
6 Fiber Reinforced Concrete
7 Shotcrete
8 MIDTERM EXAM
9 Reactive Powder Concrete
10 Roller Compacted Concrete
11 Polymer Concrete
12 Heat Resisting and Refractory Concretes
13 Recycled Concrete
14 FINAL EXAM
Prerequisite(s):
Textbook:
Other References: J. Newman, Ban Seng Choo. Advanced Concrete Technology 3
Laboratory Work: N/A
Computer Usage: N/A
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 learn about different special concrete types
4 To develop studies, projects related to the improvement of concrete microstructure
5 To learn about a wide variety of topics within the field of concrete technology at an advanced level
COURSE CONTRIBUTION TO... PROGRAM COMPETENCIES
(Blank : no contribution, 1: least contribution ... 5: highest contribution)
No Program Competencies Cont.
MSc in Civil Engineering, Profile: Construction Materials Engineering Program
1 an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering 5
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 3
5 an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility
6 an ability to communicate effectively
7 the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global and societal context 2
8 a recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life long learning
9 a knowledge of contemporary issues
10 an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice 4
11 skills in project management and recognition of international standards and methodologies
COURSE EVALUATION METHOD
Method Quantity Percentage
Midterm Exam(s)
1
40
Final Exam
1
60
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) 14 3 42
Mid-terms 1 26 26
Assignments 0
Final examination 1 40 40
Other 1 15.5 15.5
Total Work Load:
187.5
Total Work Load/25(h):
7.5
ECTS Credit of the Course:
7.5