IMU734 - CHEMISTRY and MANUFACTURE of CEMENT
| Course Name | Code | Semester | Theory (hours/week) |
Application (hours/week) |
Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHEMISTRY and MANUFACTURE of CEMENT | IMU734 | 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 student is expected to acquire an understanding of cement chemistry and manufacturing operations The student will be knowledgeable of the methods and operations of the clinker production The student is expected to be able to acquire knowledge and insight into energy-efficient and evironment friendly operation in cement manufacture. | |||||
| Learning outcomes |
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| Course Content | History of Calcareous Cements Portland Cement: Classification and Manufacture Clinker and Cement Components and Their Phase Relations. The Constitution and Specification of Portland Cements. Manufacturing processes. Energy and material balances in rotary kiln. Relations Between Chemical Reactions, Phase Content and Strength of Cement. Hydration of Cement | |||||
| References | 1. HFW Taylor, Cement Chemistry, Portland Cement Association, 1997 2. Peter ?Lea?s, Chemistry of Cement and Concrete, Buttterworth-Heinemann , 2003 | |||||
Course outline weekly
| Weeks | Topics |
|---|---|
| Week 1 | Introduction |
| Week 2 | Portland cement and its major constituent phases |
| Week 3 | High-temperature chemistry |
| Week 4 | Phase relationships in clinker |
| Week 5 | The chemistry of Portland cement manufacture |
| Week 6 | Summary of the reactions in clinker formation |
| Week 7 | Lime saturation factor, silica ratio and alumina ratio |
| Week 8 | Midterm 1 |
| Week 9 | Dry and wet processes; fuels and energy requirements |
| Week 10 | The rotary kiln |
| Week 11 | Reaction mechanisms, Reactions below 1300 C |
| Week 12 | Reactions at 1300-1450 C |
| Week 13 | Midterm 2 |
| Week 14 | Effects of burning conditions and cooling rate |
| Week 15 | Characterization techniques, XRD, SEM |
| 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