COURSE INTRODUCTION AND APPLICATION INFORMATION


Course Name
Concrete Technology
Code
Semester
Theory
(hour/week)
Application/Lab
(hour/week)
Local Credits
ECTS
CIVE 438
Fall/Spring
3
0
3
5
Prerequisites
 CIVE 307To get a grade of at least FD
orCIVE 207To get a grade of at least FD
Course Language
English
Course Type
Elective
Course Level
First Cycle
Mode of Delivery face to face
Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course Problem Solving
Lecturing / Presentation
Course Coordinator
Course Lecturer(s)
Assistant(s)
Course Objectives The aim is to explain concrete design and application, to give information about latest developments in concrete technology.
Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • Define the properties of concrete building components.
  • Compare the advantages and disadvantages of alternative materials used in concrete.
  • Choose the mineral and chemical additives used in concrete.
  • Describe concrete standards.
  • Evaluate concrete with different quality control methods.
Course Description The course covers concrete types and practical application, selection of concrete mix, fresh/hardened concrete properties, cement types and their properties, pozzolanic additives, properties of the binder phase. properties of aggregates, types and use of admixtures, curing technology and shrinkage/crack sensitivity, mechanical properties of concrete, permeability, durability and reinforcement corrosion.
Related Sustainable Development Goals

 



Course Category

Core Courses
Major Area Courses
X
Supportive Courses
Media and Managment Skills Courses
Transferable Skill Courses

 

WEEKLY SUBJECTS AND RELATED PREPARATION STUDIES

Week Subjects Required Materials
1 Concrete as a structural material Chapter 1.1-1.5 Neville, Adam M., and Jeffrey John Brooks. Concrete technology. 2010.
2 Cement Chapter 2.1-2.10 Neville, Adam M., and Jeffrey John Brooks. Concrete technology. 2010
3 Normal aggregate Chapter 3.1-3.15 Neville, Adam M., and Jeffrey John Brooks. Concrete technology. 2010
4 Fresh concrete Chapter 5.1-5.4 Neville, Adam M., and Jeffrey John Brooks. Concrete technology. 2010
5 Strength of concrete Chapter 6.1-6.4 Neville, Adam M., and Jeffrey John Brooks. Concrete technology. 2010
6 Admixtures Chapter 8.1-8.9 Neville, Adam M., and Jeffrey John Brooks. Concrete technology. 2010
7 Temperature problems in concreting Chapter 9.1-9.4 Neville, Adam M., and Jeffrey John Brooks. Concrete technology. 2010
8 Midterm
9 Development of strength Chapter 10.1-10.5 Neville, Adam M., and Jeffrey John Brooks. Concrete technology. 2010
10 Other strength properties Chapter 11.1-1.5 Neville, Adam M., and Jeffrey John Brooks. Concrete technology. 2010
11 Elasticity and creep Chapter 12.1-12.6 Neville, Adam M., and Jeffrey John Brooks. Concrete technology. 2010
12 Permeability and durability Chapter 14.1-14.6 Neville, Adam M., and Jeffrey John Brooks. Concrete technology. 2010
13 Resistance to freezing and thawing Chapter 15.1-15.5 Neville, Adam M., and Jeffrey John Brooks. Concrete technology. 2010
14 Mix design and Special concretes Chapter 19.1-19.12 and Chapter 20.1-20.6 Neville, Adam M., and Jeffrey John Brooks. Concrete technology. 2010
15 Semester Review
16 Final Exam
Course Notes/Textbooks

Neville, Adam M., and Jeffrey John Brooks. Concrete technology. 2010, ISBN: 0273732196.

Suggested Readings/Materials

 

EVALUATION SYSTEM

Semester Activities Number Weigthing
Participation
Laboratory / Application
Field Work
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
Portfolio
Homework / Assignments
Presentation / Jury
Project
Seminar / Workshop
Oral Exam
Midterm
1
50
Final Exam
1
50
Total

Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade
1
50
Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade
1
50
Total

ECTS / WORKLOAD TABLE

Semester Activities Number Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours
(Including exam week: 16 x total hours)
16
3
48
Laboratory / Application Hours
(Including exam week: 16 x total hours)
16
Study Hours Out of Class
14
3
42
Field Work
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
Portfolio
Homework / Assignments
Presentation / Jury
Project
Seminar / Workshop
Oral Exam
Midterms
1
28
Final Exams
1
32
    Total
150

 

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES AND PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS RELATIONSHIP

#
Program Competencies/Outcomes
* Contribution Level
1
2
3
4
5
1

To have adequate knowledge in Mathematics, Science and Civil Engineering; to be able to use theoretical and applied information in these areas on complex engineering problems.

2

To be able to identify, define, formulate, and solve complex Civil Engineering problems; to be able to select and apply proper analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.

X
3

To be able to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way as to meet the requirements; to be able to apply modern design methods for this purpose.

X
4

To be able to devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for analysis and solution of complex problems in engineering applications.

5

To be able to design and conduct experiments, gather data, analyze and interpret results for investigating complex engineering problems or Civil Engineering research topics.

6

To be able to work efficiently in Civil Engineering disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; to be able to work individually.

7

To be able to communicate effectively in Turkish, both orally and in writing; to be able to author and comprehend written reports, to be able to prepare design and implementation reports, to present effectively, to be able to give and receive clear and comprehensible instructions.

8

To have knowledge about global and social impact of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety; to have knowledge about contemporary issues as they pertain to engineering; to be aware of the legal ramifications of engineering solutions.

9

To be aware of ethical behavior, professional and ethical responsibility; to have knowledge about standards utilized in engineering applications.

10

To have knowledge about industrial practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; to have awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation; to have knowledge about sustainable development.

11

To be able to collect data in the area of Civil Engineering, and to be able to communicate with colleagues in a foreign language;

12

To be able to speak a second foreign language at a medium level of fluency efficiently.

13

To recognize the need for lifelong learning; to be able to access information, to be able to stay current with developments in science and technology; to be able to relate the knowledge accumulated throughout the human history to Civil Engineering.

*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest