Concrete technology (3cr)

Evaluation scale

1-5

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

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

Student workload

Total work load: 80 h

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.

Qualifications

No previous studies are required.