Advanced Concrete Technology

 Concrete Technology
 

This course will provide engineers, architects, technologists, and field inspectors with a comprehensive understanding of modern concrete technology, covering all aspects from mixture design, to transporting, to handling, to curing to field control tests and on-site performance. Students will also take home soft copies of the chapters and presentations summarizing each chapter.

•     Understand the fundamentals of concrete composition and properties.
•     Identify the types and roles of Portland, blended, and other hydraulic cements.
•     Analyze the use of supplementary cementitious materials.
•     Evaluate the significance of mixing water, aggregates, and admixtures in concrete performance.
•     Recognize the applications of fibers, fiber-reinforced concrete, and air-entrained concrete.
•     Apply principles of concrete mixture design and proportioning for various construction needs.
•     Demonstrate knowledge of batching, mixing, transporting, and handling concrete mixtures effectively.
•     Explain techniques for placing, finishing, and curing concrete under different conditions.
•     Address challenges of hot-weather concreting and volume changes in concrete.
•     Conduct field control tests to assess quality and performance of concrete.
•     Explore the properties and applications of high-performance and special types of concrete.
•     Integrate modern concrete technology practices into real-world field inspection and project management