COURSE SYLLABUS Advanced Concrete Technology 7.5 Credits Avancerad betongteknik Second cycle, K7011B Version Spring 2017 Sp 3 - Present Course syllabus valid: Spring 2017 Sp 3 - PresentThe version indicates the term and period for which this course syllabus is valid. The most recent version of the course syllabus is shown first. Education level Second cycle Grade scale U G# Subject Civil Engineering Subject group (SCB) Civil Engineering Entry requirementsK7009B Concrete Manufacturing and Construction or corresponding. More information about English language requirements SelectionThe selection is based on 20-285 creditsCourse AimThe main objective of this course is to provide students with theoretical knowledge and practical skills enabling to work with advanced concrete technology. The target level of knowledge and skills will reach far beyond the level of the proceeding Concrete Technology course.ContentsCement chemistry, secondary cementitious binders, concrete additives, concrete admixtures, fiber reinforced concrete, polymer concrete, high performance/strength concrete, ultrahigh performance/strength concretes, geopolymer concretes, lightweight concrete, special types of concretes. Durability of concrete structures including deterioration mechanisms, prevention and repair methods. RealizationInstruction consists of lectures, laboratory exercises and design project. Attendance in lectures and laboratories is compulsory.ExaminationProject, written exam and report from laboratory exercises. Final grade 70% written examination, 20% design exercise, 10% laboratory report.ExaminerAndrzej CwirzenLiterature. Valid from Spring 2017 Sp 3 (May change until 10 weeks before course start)Lecture notes, Hansen: The Science of Construction Materials, 2009; Neville: Properties of Concrete, 1995, Cement and Mortar Technology and Additives, 1980, Rixom & Mailvanagam: Chemical Admixtures for Concrete, Search books in the library » Course offered byDepartment of Civil, Environmental and Natural Resources EngineeringItems/credits NumberTypeCreditsGrade 0001Written exam5.2U G# 0002Design Project1.5U G# 0003Laboratory report0.8U G# Study guidanceStudy guidance for the course is to be found in our learning platform Canvas before the course starts. Students applying for single subject courses get more information in the Welcome letter. You will find the learning platform via My LTU.Syllabus establishedLast revisedby Eva Gunneriusson 12 Feb 2016