Concrete technology (3cr)

Objective

Students will have command of the proportioning of concrete and the use of additives as well as producing, processing and casting of concrete, as well as the after-treatment of concrete in various types of weather. They will be familiar with issues pertaining to quality control and be competent in performing related calculations.

Content

- Proportioning methods and recipes for preparing concrete
- Properties of concrete mass
- Production and processing techniques
- Casting techniques and curing of concrete
- Managing the conditions on the building site during seasonal changes
- Monitoring the development of strength
- Methods in quality control and the properties they test
- Classification of environmental conditions
- Qualifications required for materials and employees

Qualifications

No previous studies are required.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

1 Student knows the basics of the course.
3 Student knows the contents of the course well.
5 Student knows the contents of the course well and can apply their knowledge in practice.

Materials

- Betonitekniikan oppikirja by201-2004 or newer edition
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- Betoninormit by50-2004 or newer edition
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- Excel-based calculation models
- Material distributed by the teacher

Teaching methods

Lectures and laboratory work