COURSE INFORMATION Course Title: ADMIXTURES FOR CONCRETE

Code	Course Type	Regular Semester	Theory	Practice	Lab	Credits	ECTS
CE 584	B	3	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:
Course Description:	-
Course Objectives:	Background Information. Types of chemical and mineral admixtures used in the production of concrete. The objective of this course is to provide advanced information about admixtures for concrete regarding their use in concrete production and effect on the concrete properties.

COURSE OUTLINE

Week	Topics
1	Introduction
2	Mineral admixtures
3	Natural Pozzolans
4	Artificial Pozzolans
5	Fly ash
6	Silica Fume
7	Ground Granulated Blast Furnace Slag
8	Midterm
9	Chemical admixtures
10	Air entraining agents
11	Plasticizers
12	Set controlling admixtures
13	Standards and restrictions
14	Final exam

Prerequisite(s):
Textbook:	Admixtures for Concrete, Turan Y. Erdogan, 1997, Middle East Technical University Press.
Other References:	Properties of concrete-Edition 4, Adam M. Neville, 1996, Wiley & Sons.
Laboratory Work:	CE Lab
Computer Usage:	Microsoft Word, Excel
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 ensure that our graduates are knowledgeable about all classes of materials and their structure, properties, processing, applications and performance;
4	To ensure that our graduates are able to solve materials selection and design problems by integrating knowledge from the program’s constituent courses;

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	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
5	an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility	3
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	5

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)	16	3	48
Mid-terms	1	20	20
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