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MTE4540

Cement and concrete ( 3 points, SCA Band 2, 0.063 EFTSL)

Undergraduate
(ENG)

Leader: B Cherry

Offered:
Clayton Second semester 2006 (Day)

Synopsis: History of inorganic (calcareous) cements. Production of Portland cement and phases in Portland cement clinker. Hydration of Portland cement. Mortars, concrete, aggregates, workability, water/cement ratio. Additives to cement and concrete, pozzolanic materials etc. High strength cement and concrete. Behaviour of concrete after pouring. Reinforced and pre-stressed concrete, fibre reinforced cement and concrete. Corrosion and durability of cement and concrete. Fire resistance of concrete. Special cements and concrete.

Assessment:

Contact Hours: 25 lectures, practice classes and practical classes