Concrete Technology

3 credits

Physical and chemical properties and microstructure of hydrated Portland cement; construction practices; modern use of industrial by-products such as fly ash, blast furnace slag, silica fume and metakaolin; use of chemical admixtures; environmental issues; properties of hardened concrete; issues in standardized and accelerated testing, non-destructive testing. [3-0-0]. Prerequisite: CIVL_V 320. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.