Concrete Technology

4 ch (3C 2L) · Undergraduate

Study properties of concrete and concrete materials. Topics include (i) materials for concrete, such as portland cements, supplementary cementitious materials, aggregates, and chemical admixtures; (ii) procedures for mix proportioning, batching, mixing, transporting, handling, placing, consolidating, finishing, and curing concrete; (iii) precautions necessary for ensuring durability; (iv) causes and methods of controlling volume changes; (v) commonly used test methods for quality concrete; (iv) sustainability in the concrete construction industry. Applicable ASTM, AASHTO, ACI, and CSA standards are discussed.