IMU623 - SPECIAL CONCRETES
| Course Name | Code | Semester | Theory (hours/week) |
Application (hours/week) |
Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPECIAL CONCRETES | IMU623 | Any Semester/Year | 3 | 0 | 3 | 8 |
| Prequisites | There are no prerequisites. | |||||
| Course language | English | |||||
| Course type | Elective | |||||
| Mode of Delivery | Face-to-Face | |||||
| Learning and teaching strategies | Lecture | |||||
| Instructor (s) | To be determined by the department. | |||||
| Course objective | The aim of this course is to teach the design, characteristics, production and application of special concretes. | |||||
| Learning outcomes |
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| Course Content | The design and characteristics of lightweight concrete, heavyweight concrete, self-consolidating concrete, fiber-reinforced concrete, mass concrete, concrete in hot weather, concrete in cold weather, high strength concrete, high performance concrete, roller compacted concrete, shrinkage compensating concrete. | |||||
| References | 1. Advanced concrete technology [electronic resource] / edited by John Newman, Ban Seng Choo. Oxford, England ; Burlington, MA : Butterworth-Heinemann, 2003. 2. Properties of Concrete, Neville A.M., Essex, Longman, 200. 3. American Concrete Institute (ACI) committee reports. | |||||
Course outline weekly
| Weeks | Topics |
|---|---|
| Week 1 | Introduction |
| Week 2 | Lightweight aggregate concrete |
| Week 3 | Heavyweight aggregate concrete |
| Week 4 | Self-consolidating concrete |
| Week 5 | Fiber-reinforced concrete |
| Week 6 | Mass concrete |
| Week 7 | Midterm |
| Week 8 | Concrete in hot weather |
| Week 9 | Concrete in cold weather |
| Week 10 | High strength concrete |
| Week 11 | High performance concrete |
| Week 12 | Roller compacted concrete |
| Week 13 | Midterm |
| Week 14 | Shrinkage compensating concrete |
| Week 15 | Strain hardening cementitious composites |
| Week 16 | Final exam |
Assesment methods
| Course activities | Number | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Attendance | 0 | 0 |
| Laboratory | 0 | 0 |
| Application | 0 | 0 |
| Field activities | 0 | 0 |
| Specific practical training | 0 | 0 |
| Assignments | 3 | 10 |
| Presentation | 1 | 10 |
| Project | 0 | 0 |
| Seminar | 0 | 0 |
| Midterms | 2 | 40 |
| Final exam | 1 | 40 |
| Total | 100 | |
| Percentage of semester activities contributing grade succes | 2 | 60 |
| Percentage of final exam contributing grade succes | 1 | 40 |
| Total | 100 | |
WORKLOAD AND ECTS CALCULATION
| Activities | Number | Duration (hour) | Total Work Load |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Duration (x14) | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Laboratory | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Application | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Specific practical training | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Field activities | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Study Hours Out of Class (Preliminary work, reinforcement, ect) | 14 | 6 | 84 |
| Presentation / Seminar Preparation | 1 | 30 | 30 |
| Project | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Homework assignment | 3 | 10 | 30 |
| Midterms (Study duration) | 2 | 18 | 36 |
| Final Exam (Study duration) | 1 | 18 | 18 |
| Total Workload | 35 | 85 | 240 |
Matrix Of The Course Learning Outcomes Versus Program Outcomes
| D.9. Key Learning Outcomes | Contrubition level* | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |
| 1. Ability to use theoretical and applied knowledge in mathematics, science, and Civil Engineering fields in solving complex engineering problems. | X | ||||
| 2. Ability to identify, formulate and solve complex engineering problems. | X | ||||
| 3. Ability to design a complex system/product to meet specific requirements under realistic conditions; can apply modern design methods. | X | ||||
| 4. Ability to select and use modern techniques in the analysis and solution of complex problems; can use information technologies effectively. | X | ||||
| 5. Ability to design, conduct experiments, collects data, analyze and interpret results for investigating complex engineering problems or Civil Engineering Topics. | X | ||||
| 6. Ability to work intra/interdisciplinary, individually or in teams. | X | ||||
| 7. Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing; knows at least one foreign language, especially English; write and understand reports, make effective presentations, give/receive clear instructions. | X | ||||
| 8. Awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning; follow the developments in science and technology and renew oneself. | X | ||||
| 9. Acts in accordance with ethical principles, know professional and ethical responsibility and standards. | X | ||||
| 10. Knowledge in project/risk management; awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation; information about sustainable development. | X | ||||
| 11. Knowledge on effects of engineering practices on health, environment and safety in universal/social dimensions; awareness of the legal consequences of technical solutions. | X | ||||
*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest