| Module code | SGC 794 |
| Qualification | Postgraduate |
| Faculty | Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology |
| Module content | A research term paper will be prepared. Properties of concrete and concrete mixes. Characteristics of Portland cement and supplementary cementitious materials. Aggregates, admixtures and practical design of mixes. Manufacture, curing and testing, including non-destructive methods. Statistical approach to quality control. Time-dependent behaviour and durability of concrete. The principles for appropriate selection of materials and techniques for repair, maintenance and strengthening of civil engineering structures. Investigation and diagnosis. Corrosion of reinforcement. Alkali-aggregate reaction, sulphate attack. Physical degradation. Repair materials. Protective systems. Systems for repair. |
| Module credits | 24.00 |
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| Prerequisites | No prerequisites. |
| Contact time | 40 Contact hours |
| Language of tuition | Module is presented in English |
| Department | Civil Engineering |
| Period of presentation | Year |
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