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Course code: IBS10258o16
Semester: 2016/2017 summer
Name: Technology of concrete and mortar
Major: Civil Engineering
Study Type: first cycle
Course type: compulsory
Study Semester: 4
ECTS points: 3
Hours (Lectures / Tutorials / Other): 15 / 28 / 0
Lecturer: dr inż. Wojciech Kilian
Language of instruction: Polish / English
The course taught in English if the group has ≥6 students. The course taught in Polish with a possibility of support in English if the group has <6 students.

Learning outcomes: Knowledge The student is conscious of meaning of concrete as a structural material in life of modern societies. Student owned the knowledge about production and properties of cement, aggregates, mortars, concrete mixture and concrete. Student understands phenomenon of setting and transformations of materials during technological operations and maturation of final products. Student knows basic methods of investigation and criteria of quality inspection of components and products in the production process of concrete. Student realizes relations among properties of components, their composition and conditions of environment during production, maturation and exploitation. Student knows methods and principles of concreting works. Student knows methods of nondestructive testing of concrete in existing structures. Student comprehends the differences between the in-situ cast and precast concrete technology. Skills Student is able to determine the characteristics of concrete components and to estimate their quality in aspect of technological applicability. Student can calculate and experimentally verify the recipe of concrete mix or cement mortar according to given conditions of realization. Student can qualify the class of concrete on basis of destructive and nondestructive investigation of sample strength. Student is able to plan the sequence of operational tasks, assort proper means of mixing, transport, compaction of concrete mix and curing of fresh concrete. Student adapts proposed means to projected characteristics of concrete mix, working environment, type of structure and operating conditions.

Competences: Student is aware of the type and scope of hazards resulting from cement and concrete industry to environment and its sustainability.

Prerequisites: Building materials, Building chemistry.

Course content: Binders, hydraulic additives, mineral fillers, chemical admixtures. Portland cement: types, properties, application. Special cements. Cement paste. Cement setting. Hydration of cement. Batch water. Aggregates. Design of concrete mixes. Technological requirements and principles for concrete mixes. Cement mortars. Technology of precast concrete. Technology of concrete works: production, quality assessment, transportation, laying, compacting, maturing, in relation to weather condition. Quality assessment of concrete in existing structures. Basic techniques of repair of concrete structures. Recycling of concrete.

Recommended literature: Sources in English 1. Advanced concrete technology, J. Newman, Bang Seng Choo, Butterworth-Heinemann 2003 2. Binders for durable and sustainable concrete, P. C, Aitcin, Taylor and Francis 2008 3. Design of normal concrete mixes, D. C. Tcheyenne, R. E. Franklin, H. C. Erntroy, CRC 1997 4. Engineered concrete. Mix design and test methods, I. Kett, CRC 2000 5. Concrete mix design, quality control and specification, K. W. Day, Taylor and Francis 2006 Sources in Polish 1. Z. Jamroży, Beton i jego technologie. PWN, Warszawa-Kraków, 2000. 2. Czarnecki L. Beton według normy PN-EN 206-1 – komentarz. Wydawnictwo „Polski Cement”, Kraków 2004. 3. J. Małolepszy, J. Deja, W. Brylicki, M. Gawlicki, Technologia betonu. Metody badań. Wydanie II, Wydawnictwo AGH, Kraków, 2000. 4. A.M. Neville, Właściwości betonu. Wydawn. „Polski Cement”, Kraków, 2001. 5. Standards PN, EN available for students during classes.

Assessment methods: Written reports on scheduled laboratory activities and two written tests. Final written work covering the course content. Required level of knowledge to get credits - 60%.

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