IMU722 - ADMIXTURES FOR CONCRETE
| Course Name | Code | Semester | Theory (hours/week) |
Application (hours/week) |
Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ADMIXTURES FOR CONCRETE | IMU722 | Any Semester/Year | 3 | 0 | 3 | 10 |
| 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 chemical and mineral admixtures for the production of concrete, their action mechanisms, advantages and disadvantages during the concrete production. | |||||
| Learning outcomes |
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| Course Content | The definition and classification of the concrete admixtures, the precautions in their use, air-entraining admixtures, chemical admixtures, mineral admixtures, and miscellaneous admixtures will be examined. | |||||
| References | 1. Erdogan T.Y., Admixtures for Concrete, Ankara, The Middle East Technical University Press, 1997.) 2. Rixom, M. R. Chemical admixtures for concrete, E. & F. N. Spon, London, 1999. 3. Spiratos M., Page M., Mailvaganam N.P., Malhotra V.M., Jolicoeur C., Superplasticizers for Concrete: Fundamentals, Technology, and Practice, Marquis, Canada, 2006. 4. Ramachandran V.S., Concrete Admixtures Handbook: Properties, science and technology, Park Ridge,N.J., U.S.A, Noyes Publications, 1995. 5. Neville A.M., Properties of Concrete, Essex, Longman, 2000). 6. ACI Committee Report: ACI 212 Chemical admixtures for Concrete, American Concrete Institute, Detroit. 7. ACI Committee Report: ACI 232 Use of Natural Pozzolans in Concrete, American Concrete Institute, Detroit. 8. Other supplementary materials | |||||
Course outline weekly
| Weeks | Topics |
|---|---|
| Week 1 | Introduction |
| Week 2 | Definition and classification of the concrete admixtures, and the precautions in their use |
| Week 3 | Air-entraining admixtures |
| Week 4 | Water-reducing admixtures |
| Week 5 | Set-retarding admixtures and Accelerators |
| Week 6 | Midterm |
| Week 7 | Viscosity-modifying admixtures |
| Week 8 | Natural pozzolans |
| Week 9 | Fly-ash |
| Week 10 | Silica fume |
| Week 11 | Midterm |
| Week 12 | Ground granulated blast-furnace slag |
| Week 13 | Shrinkage-reducing admixtures |
| Week 14 | Corrosion-inhibiting admixtures |
| Week 15 | Coloring admixtures |
| 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 civil engineering problems. | X | ||||
| 3. Ability to design a complex system, process, device, or product to meet specific requirements under realistic constraints and conditions; can apply modern design methods. | X | ||||
| 4. Ability to select and use modern techniques and tools necessary for the analysis and solution of complex problems encountered in engineering applications; can use information technologies effectively. | X | ||||
| 5. Ability to design, conduct experiments, collects data, analyze and interpret results for the study of complex engineering problems or research topics specific to Civil Engineering. | X | ||||
| 6. Ability to work individually and as a team in both intra and interdisciplinary. | X | ||||
| 7. Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing; knows at least one foreign language, especially English; writes effective reports and understands written reports, can prepare design and production reports, make effective presentations, gives and receives clear and understandable instructions. | X | ||||
| 8. Awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning; can access information, follow the developments in science and technology and constantly renew yourself. | X | ||||
| 9. Acts in accordance with ethical principles, has knowledge of professional and ethical responsibility and standards used in engineering practices. | X | ||||
| 10. Knowledge of business practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship, and innovation; information about sustainable development. | X | ||||
| 11. Knowledge of the effects of engineering practices on health, environment and safety in universal and social dimensions and the problems of the age reflected in the field of engineering; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions. | X | ||||
*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest