Concrete Technology (BYG605)
The course gives a thorough introduction to following subjects: Mix design, cement and pozzolanic materials, aggregates, admixtures, concrete mixture design, properties of fresh and hardened concrete, But also curing technology, mixing and placing of concrete, quality control and impact of creep and shrinkage will be included. Construction methods as slipforming and also special concrete such as selfcompacting concrete(SCC) and lightweight concrete will be a part of the course.
Course description for study year 2022-2023
Course code
BYG605
Version
1
Credits (ECTS)
5
Semester tution start
Autumn
Number of semesters
1
Exam semester
Autumn
Language of instruction
English, Norwegian
Content
The course gives a thorough introduction to following subjects: Mix design, cement and pozzolanic materials, aggregates, admixtures, concrete mixture design, properties of fresh conditions in addition to concrete mechanical and durability properties when using different types of concrete. Also construction methods will be a part of the course.
The content of the course: general concrete practice, standards, fresh concrete properties, proportioning, concrete materials, cement hydration, curing technologies, mechanical properties, shrinkage, permeability, frost detoriation and reinforcement corrosion.
Learning outcome
After completing this course the student will have a thorough knowledge of concrete with respect to spesial types of concrete and use of concrete, mixture design and production of concrete and properties of fresh and hardened concrete including an overview of important requirement in NS-EN 206.
Technical skills
- Good overview of parameters affecting the quality in fresh and hardened concrete
- Can evaluate and plan measures to improve the quality in the concrete
- Basic knowledge within repair of concrete structures
General competence
- Basic concrete technology
Required prerequisite knowledge
Recommended prerequisites
Exam
Form of assessment | Weight | Duration | Marks | Aid |
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Written exam | 1/1 | 3 Hours | Letter grades | Basic calculator specified in general exam regulations |
Coursework requirements
Mandatory laboratory exercises (attendance and written assignment required). In addition an approved separate theoretical assignment.
The laboratory exercise must be approved in order to take the exam. Compulsory theoretical laboratory exercise need to be approved within the given deadline.
Course teacher(s)
Course coordinator:
Kjell Tore FossåCoordinator laboratory exercises:
Jarle BergeHead of Department:
Mona Wetrhus MindeMethod of work
Overlapping courses
Course | Reduction (SP) |
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Concrete Technology og Concrete Constructions (BYG600_1) | 5 |