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