Advanced Concrete Technology

3 cr · Graduate

Advanced properties of concrete are introduced through studying key constituent materials (e.g. cement, mineral and chemical admixtures). Concepts of design and control of concrete mixtures are described through defining performance criteria in the field. Characteristics and applications of special concretes (e.g. high-performance and self-consolidating concrete) are covered. Each topic is discussed with respect to mechanisms of action, construction specifications and requirements in Canadian and American standards.