Authorised by Academic Registrar, April 1996
Objectives The student is expected to develop knowledge and understanding of the properties of fresh and hardened concrete and to acquire professional skills for the mix design of concrete and the identification of the sources of defects in concrete.
Synopsis Materials for concrete; mix design; mixing, transporting, placing, compacting and curing of 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. Reinforcement detailing for strength, ductility, durability and fire resistance.
Assessment Examination (3 hours): 80% + Practical/Laboratory work: 20%