Concrete and building technology
J G Sanjayan
4 points * 26 lectures, 13 tutorials, 7 laboratory classes * Second semester * Clayton * Prerequisites: CIV2260
Materials for concrete; mix design; mixing, transporting, placing, compacting and curing concrete; admixtures. Formwork. Properties of hardened concrete; compressive and tensile strength, modulus of elasticity, shrinkage, creep, durability, thermal expansion and cracking. High strength concrete; production methods, applications. Selected special topics in structural design, including deterioration and repair, precast concrete and tilt-up construction. The design process for buildings: floor systems; design for high winds; structural masonry; reservoirs and bins; bridges and culverts; construction failures.
Assessment
Examinations (3 hours): 80% * Practical work/Laboratory work: 20%
Prescribed texts
Neville A M and Brooks J J Concrete technology Longman Scientific, 1987
Recommended texts
Ryan W G and Samarin A Australian concrete technology Longman Cheshire, 1992