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Concrete TechnologyLaajuus (5 cr)

Code: T300DE70

Credits

5 op

Objectives

The student knows the components of concrete and their properties. The student knows the most important properties of concrete mass and hardened concrete, as well as the factors affecting them. The student is able to design concrete composition for different types of purposes and make necessary corrections to the obtained composition. The student masters the basics of concrete structure preservation and knows the general quality system of concrete technology, as well as the methods of demonstration of validity. The student is familiar with different types of concrete, as well as methods of concreting and understands the uniqueness of concrete work in different circumstances. The student understands the strength development of concrete, as well as the correlation between quality and conditions at the principle level.

Content

History and constituents of concrete. Aggregates, their combination and quality criteria, cements and their manufacturing and properties. Concrete mass criteria, action and proportion. Bonding and curing of the mass. Casting and Basics of Mold Technology. Exposure classes, effect of conditions and damage mechanism. Winter concreting and maturity calculation. Criteria and principles for reinforcement and concrete cooperation. Special concretes and concreting, as well as flooring and basics of cast and prefabricated technology. Impact of concrete on built environment and prefabricated construction. Circular economy and concrete ecology. Laboratory exercises and reporting.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

The student knows how to make concrete and knows the basic properties and is familiar with the usual use of concrete.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

In addition to the above, the student will be able to choose from the various options the most appropriate concrete quality and implementation method.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

In addition to the above, the student has a comprehensive understanding of the course and has a broad understanding of the material properties and use in all situations.

Enrolment period

01.12.2023 - 13.01.2024

Timing

01.01.2024 - 01.05.2024

Credits

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Construction Engineering

Campus

TAMK Main Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Construction Engineering
Teachers
  • Kati Koskento
  • Heikki Saarenpää
Person in charge

Hannu Kauranen

Small groups
  • Labrat 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
  • Labrat 2 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
  • 23RTC
Small groups
  • Laboratory 1
  • Laboratory 2

Objectives (course unit)

The student knows the components of concrete and their properties. The student knows the most important properties of concrete mass and hardened concrete, as well as the factors affecting them. The student is able to design concrete composition for different types of purposes and make necessary corrections to the obtained composition. The student masters the basics of concrete structure preservation and knows the general quality system of concrete technology, as well as the methods of demonstration of validity. The student is familiar with different types of concrete, as well as methods of concreting and understands the uniqueness of concrete work in different circumstances. The student understands the strength development of concrete, as well as the correlation between quality and conditions at the principle level.

Content (course unit)

History and constituents of concrete. Aggregates, their combination and quality criteria, cements and their manufacturing and properties. Concrete mass criteria, action and proportion. Bonding and curing of the mass. Casting and Basics of Mold Technology. Exposure classes, effect of conditions and damage mechanism. Winter concreting and maturity calculation. Criteria and principles for reinforcement and concrete cooperation. Special concretes and concreting, as well as flooring and basics of cast and prefabricated technology. Impact of concrete on built environment and prefabricated construction. Circular economy and concrete ecology. Laboratory exercises and reporting.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

The student knows how to make concrete and knows the basic properties and is familiar with the usual use of concrete.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

In addition to the above, the student will be able to choose from the various options the most appropriate concrete quality and implementation method.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

In addition to the above, the student has a comprehensive understanding of the course and has a broad understanding of the material properties and use in all situations.

Assessment scale

0-5

Enrolment period

01.12.2023 - 13.01.2024

Timing

01.01.2024 - 01.05.2024

Credits

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Construction Engineering

Campus

TAMK Main Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Construction Engineering
Teachers
  • Kati Koskento
  • Heikki Saarenpää
Person in charge

Hannu Kauranen

Small groups
  • Labrat 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
  • Labrat 2 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
  • 23RTD
Small groups
  • Laboratory 1
  • Laboratory 2

Objectives (course unit)

The student knows the components of concrete and their properties. The student knows the most important properties of concrete mass and hardened concrete, as well as the factors affecting them. The student is able to design concrete composition for different types of purposes and make necessary corrections to the obtained composition. The student masters the basics of concrete structure preservation and knows the general quality system of concrete technology, as well as the methods of demonstration of validity. The student is familiar with different types of concrete, as well as methods of concreting and understands the uniqueness of concrete work in different circumstances. The student understands the strength development of concrete, as well as the correlation between quality and conditions at the principle level.

Content (course unit)

History and constituents of concrete. Aggregates, their combination and quality criteria, cements and their manufacturing and properties. Concrete mass criteria, action and proportion. Bonding and curing of the mass. Casting and Basics of Mold Technology. Exposure classes, effect of conditions and damage mechanism. Winter concreting and maturity calculation. Criteria and principles for reinforcement and concrete cooperation. Special concretes and concreting, as well as flooring and basics of cast and prefabricated technology. Impact of concrete on built environment and prefabricated construction. Circular economy and concrete ecology. Laboratory exercises and reporting.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

The student knows how to make concrete and knows the basic properties and is familiar with the usual use of concrete.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

In addition to the above, the student will be able to choose from the various options the most appropriate concrete quality and implementation method.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

In addition to the above, the student has a comprehensive understanding of the course and has a broad understanding of the material properties and use in all situations.

Assessment scale

0-5

Enrolment period

01.07.2023 - 17.09.2023

Timing

01.08.2023 - 31.12.2023

Credits

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Construction Engineering

Campus

TAMK Main Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Construction Engineering, students who began in 2014-2018
Teachers
  • Kati Koskento
  • Heikki Saarenpää
Person in charge

Heikki Saarenpää

Small groups
  • Labrat 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
  • Labrat 2 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
  • 23RTA
Small groups
  • Laboratory 1
  • Laboratory 2

Objectives (course unit)

The student knows the components of concrete and their properties. The student knows the most important properties of concrete mass and hardened concrete, as well as the factors affecting them. The student is able to design concrete composition for different types of purposes and make necessary corrections to the obtained composition. The student masters the basics of concrete structure preservation and knows the general quality system of concrete technology, as well as the methods of demonstration of validity. The student is familiar with different types of concrete, as well as methods of concreting and understands the uniqueness of concrete work in different circumstances. The student understands the strength development of concrete, as well as the correlation between quality and conditions at the principle level.

Content (course unit)

History and constituents of concrete. Aggregates, their combination and quality criteria, cements and their manufacturing and properties. Concrete mass criteria, action and proportion. Bonding and curing of the mass. Casting and Basics of Mold Technology. Exposure classes, effect of conditions and damage mechanism. Winter concreting and maturity calculation. Criteria and principles for reinforcement and concrete cooperation. Special concretes and concreting, as well as flooring and basics of cast and prefabricated technology. Impact of concrete on built environment and prefabricated construction. Circular economy and concrete ecology. Laboratory exercises and reporting.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

The student knows how to make concrete and knows the basic properties and is familiar with the usual use of concrete.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

In addition to the above, the student will be able to choose from the various options the most appropriate concrete quality and implementation method.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

In addition to the above, the student has a comprehensive understanding of the course and has a broad understanding of the material properties and use in all situations.

Assessment scale

0-5

Enrolment period

01.07.2023 - 17.09.2023

Timing

01.08.2023 - 31.12.2023

Credits

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Construction Engineering

Campus

TAMK Main Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Construction Engineering, students who began in 2014-2018
Teachers
  • Kati Koskento
  • Heikki Saarenpää
Person in charge

Heikki Saarenpää

Small groups
  • Labrat 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
  • Labrat 2 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
  • 23RTB
Small groups
  • Laboratory 1
  • Laboratory 2

Objectives (course unit)

The student knows the components of concrete and their properties. The student knows the most important properties of concrete mass and hardened concrete, as well as the factors affecting them. The student is able to design concrete composition for different types of purposes and make necessary corrections to the obtained composition. The student masters the basics of concrete structure preservation and knows the general quality system of concrete technology, as well as the methods of demonstration of validity. The student is familiar with different types of concrete, as well as methods of concreting and understands the uniqueness of concrete work in different circumstances. The student understands the strength development of concrete, as well as the correlation between quality and conditions at the principle level.

Content (course unit)

History and constituents of concrete. Aggregates, their combination and quality criteria, cements and their manufacturing and properties. Concrete mass criteria, action and proportion. Bonding and curing of the mass. Casting and Basics of Mold Technology. Exposure classes, effect of conditions and damage mechanism. Winter concreting and maturity calculation. Criteria and principles for reinforcement and concrete cooperation. Special concretes and concreting, as well as flooring and basics of cast and prefabricated technology. Impact of concrete on built environment and prefabricated construction. Circular economy and concrete ecology. Laboratory exercises and reporting.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

The student knows how to make concrete and knows the basic properties and is familiar with the usual use of concrete.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

In addition to the above, the student will be able to choose from the various options the most appropriate concrete quality and implementation method.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

In addition to the above, the student has a comprehensive understanding of the course and has a broad understanding of the material properties and use in all situations.

Assessment scale

0-5

Enrolment period

01.07.2023 - 17.09.2023

Timing

01.08.2023 - 31.12.2023

Credits

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Construction Engineering

Campus

TAMK Main Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Construction Engineering, students who began in 2014-2018
Teachers
  • Kati Koskento
  • Heikki Saarenpää
Person in charge

Heikki Saarenpää

Small groups
  • Labrat 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
  • Labrat 2 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
  • 23AI371
Small groups
  • Small group 1
  • Small group 2

Objectives (course unit)

The student knows the components of concrete and their properties. The student knows the most important properties of concrete mass and hardened concrete, as well as the factors affecting them. The student is able to design concrete composition for different types of purposes and make necessary corrections to the obtained composition. The student masters the basics of concrete structure preservation and knows the general quality system of concrete technology, as well as the methods of demonstration of validity. The student is familiar with different types of concrete, as well as methods of concreting and understands the uniqueness of concrete work in different circumstances. The student understands the strength development of concrete, as well as the correlation between quality and conditions at the principle level.

Content (course unit)

History and constituents of concrete. Aggregates, their combination and quality criteria, cements and their manufacturing and properties. Concrete mass criteria, action and proportion. Bonding and curing of the mass. Casting and Basics of Mold Technology. Exposure classes, effect of conditions and damage mechanism. Winter concreting and maturity calculation. Criteria and principles for reinforcement and concrete cooperation. Special concretes and concreting, as well as flooring and basics of cast and prefabricated technology. Impact of concrete on built environment and prefabricated construction. Circular economy and concrete ecology. Laboratory exercises and reporting.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

The student knows how to make concrete and knows the basic properties and is familiar with the usual use of concrete.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

In addition to the above, the student will be able to choose from the various options the most appropriate concrete quality and implementation method.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

In addition to the above, the student has a comprehensive understanding of the course and has a broad understanding of the material properties and use in all situations.

Assessment scale

0-5

Enrolment period

01.12.2022 - 22.01.2023

Timing

01.01.2023 - 31.07.2023

Credits

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Construction Engineering

Campus

TAMK Main Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Construction Engineering, students who began in 2014-2018
Teachers
  • Kati Koskento
  • Heikki Saarenpää
Person in charge

Heikki Saarenpää

Small groups
  • Labrat 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
  • Labrat 2 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
  • 22RTC
Small groups
  • Laboratory 1
  • Laboratory 2

Objectives (course unit)

The student knows the components of concrete and their properties. The student knows the most important properties of concrete mass and hardened concrete, as well as the factors affecting them. The student is able to design concrete composition for different types of purposes and make necessary corrections to the obtained composition. The student masters the basics of concrete structure preservation and knows the general quality system of concrete technology, as well as the methods of demonstration of validity. The student is familiar with different types of concrete, as well as methods of concreting and understands the uniqueness of concrete work in different circumstances. The student understands the strength development of concrete, as well as the correlation between quality and conditions at the principle level.

Content (course unit)

History and constituents of concrete. Aggregates, their combination and quality criteria, cements and their manufacturing and properties. Concrete mass criteria, action and proportion. Bonding and curing of the mass. Casting and Basics of Mold Technology. Exposure classes, effect of conditions and damage mechanism. Winter concreting and maturity calculation. Criteria and principles for reinforcement and concrete cooperation. Special concretes and concreting, as well as flooring and basics of cast and prefabricated technology. Impact of concrete on built environment and prefabricated construction. Circular economy and concrete ecology. Laboratory exercises and reporting.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

The student knows how to make concrete and knows the basic properties and is familiar with the usual use of concrete.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

In addition to the above, the student will be able to choose from the various options the most appropriate concrete quality and implementation method.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

In addition to the above, the student has a comprehensive understanding of the course and has a broad understanding of the material properties and use in all situations.

Assessment scale

0-5

Enrolment period

01.12.2022 - 22.01.2023

Timing

01.01.2023 - 31.07.2023

Credits

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Construction Engineering

Campus

TAMK Main Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Construction Engineering, students who began in 2014-2018
Teachers
  • Kati Koskento
  • Heikki Saarenpää
Person in charge

Heikki Saarenpää

Small groups
  • Labrat 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
  • Labrat 2 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
  • 22RTD
Small groups
  • Laboratory 1
  • Laboratory 2

Objectives (course unit)

The student knows the components of concrete and their properties. The student knows the most important properties of concrete mass and hardened concrete, as well as the factors affecting them. The student is able to design concrete composition for different types of purposes and make necessary corrections to the obtained composition. The student masters the basics of concrete structure preservation and knows the general quality system of concrete technology, as well as the methods of demonstration of validity. The student is familiar with different types of concrete, as well as methods of concreting and understands the uniqueness of concrete work in different circumstances. The student understands the strength development of concrete, as well as the correlation between quality and conditions at the principle level.

Content (course unit)

History and constituents of concrete. Aggregates, their combination and quality criteria, cements and their manufacturing and properties. Concrete mass criteria, action and proportion. Bonding and curing of the mass. Casting and Basics of Mold Technology. Exposure classes, effect of conditions and damage mechanism. Winter concreting and maturity calculation. Criteria and principles for reinforcement and concrete cooperation. Special concretes and concreting, as well as flooring and basics of cast and prefabricated technology. Impact of concrete on built environment and prefabricated construction. Circular economy and concrete ecology. Laboratory exercises and reporting.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

The student knows how to make concrete and knows the basic properties and is familiar with the usual use of concrete.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

In addition to the above, the student will be able to choose from the various options the most appropriate concrete quality and implementation method.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

In addition to the above, the student has a comprehensive understanding of the course and has a broad understanding of the material properties and use in all situations.

Assessment scale

0-5

Enrolment period

01.07.2022 - 18.09.2022

Timing

31.08.2022 - 15.12.2022

Credits

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Construction Engineering

Campus

TAMK Main Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Construction Engineering
  • Degree Programme in Construction Engineering, students who began in 2014-2018
Teachers
  • Kati Koskento
  • Ville-Pekka Lehtonen
Person in charge

Ville-Pekka Lehtonen

Small groups
  • Labrat 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
  • Labrat 2 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
  • 22RTA
Small groups
  • Laboratory 1
  • Laboratory 2

Objectives (course unit)

The student knows the components of concrete and their properties. The student knows the most important properties of concrete mass and hardened concrete, as well as the factors affecting them. The student is able to design concrete composition for different types of purposes and make necessary corrections to the obtained composition. The student masters the basics of concrete structure preservation and knows the general quality system of concrete technology, as well as the methods of demonstration of validity. The student is familiar with different types of concrete, as well as methods of concreting and understands the uniqueness of concrete work in different circumstances. The student understands the strength development of concrete, as well as the correlation between quality and conditions at the principle level.

Content (course unit)

History and constituents of concrete. Aggregates, their combination and quality criteria, cements and their manufacturing and properties. Concrete mass criteria, action and proportion. Bonding and curing of the mass. Casting and Basics of Mold Technology. Exposure classes, effect of conditions and damage mechanism. Winter concreting and maturity calculation. Criteria and principles for reinforcement and concrete cooperation. Special concretes and concreting, as well as flooring and basics of cast and prefabricated technology. Impact of concrete on built environment and prefabricated construction. Circular economy and concrete ecology. Laboratory exercises and reporting.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

The student knows how to make concrete and knows the basic properties and is familiar with the usual use of concrete.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

In addition to the above, the student will be able to choose from the various options the most appropriate concrete quality and implementation method.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

In addition to the above, the student has a comprehensive understanding of the course and has a broad understanding of the material properties and use in all situations.

Assessment scale

0-5

Enrolment period

01.07.2022 - 18.09.2022

Timing

01.08.2022 - 31.12.2022

Credits

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Construction Engineering

Campus

TAMK Main Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Construction Engineering
  • Degree Programme in Construction Engineering, students who began in 2014-2018
Teachers
  • Kati Koskento
  • Heikki Saarenpää
Person in charge

Heikki Saarenpää

Small groups
  • Labrat 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
  • Labrat 2 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
  • 22RTB
Small groups
  • Laboratory 1
  • Labratory 2

Objectives (course unit)

The student knows the components of concrete and their properties. The student knows the most important properties of concrete mass and hardened concrete, as well as the factors affecting them. The student is able to design concrete composition for different types of purposes and make necessary corrections to the obtained composition. The student masters the basics of concrete structure preservation and knows the general quality system of concrete technology, as well as the methods of demonstration of validity. The student is familiar with different types of concrete, as well as methods of concreting and understands the uniqueness of concrete work in different circumstances. The student understands the strength development of concrete, as well as the correlation between quality and conditions at the principle level.

Content (course unit)

History and constituents of concrete. Aggregates, their combination and quality criteria, cements and their manufacturing and properties. Concrete mass criteria, action and proportion. Bonding and curing of the mass. Casting and Basics of Mold Technology. Exposure classes, effect of conditions and damage mechanism. Winter concreting and maturity calculation. Criteria and principles for reinforcement and concrete cooperation. Special concretes and concreting, as well as flooring and basics of cast and prefabricated technology. Impact of concrete on built environment and prefabricated construction. Circular economy and concrete ecology. Laboratory exercises and reporting.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

The student knows how to make concrete and knows the basic properties and is familiar with the usual use of concrete.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

In addition to the above, the student will be able to choose from the various options the most appropriate concrete quality and implementation method.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

In addition to the above, the student has a comprehensive understanding of the course and has a broad understanding of the material properties and use in all situations.

Assessment scale

0-5

Enrolment period

01.12.2021 - 17.01.2022

Timing

12.01.2022 - 28.04.2022

Credits

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Construction Engineering

Campus

TAMK Main Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Construction Engineering
Teachers
  • Kati Koskento
  • Ville-Pekka Lehtonen
Person in charge

Ville-Pekka Lehtonen

Small groups
  • Labrat 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
  • Labrat 2 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
  • 21RTC
Small groups
  • Laboratory 1
  • Laboratory 2

Objectives (course unit)

The student knows the components of concrete and their properties. The student knows the most important properties of concrete mass and hardened concrete, as well as the factors affecting them. The student is able to design concrete composition for different types of purposes and make necessary corrections to the obtained composition. The student masters the basics of concrete structure preservation and knows the general quality system of concrete technology, as well as the methods of demonstration of validity. The student is familiar with different types of concrete, as well as methods of concreting and understands the uniqueness of concrete work in different circumstances. The student understands the strength development of concrete, as well as the correlation between quality and conditions at the principle level.

Content (course unit)

History and constituents of concrete. Aggregates, their combination and quality criteria, cements and their manufacturing and properties. Concrete mass criteria, action and proportion. Bonding and curing of the mass. Casting and Basics of Mold Technology. Exposure classes, effect of conditions and damage mechanism. Winter concreting and maturity calculation. Criteria and principles for reinforcement and concrete cooperation. Special concretes and concreting, as well as flooring and basics of cast and prefabricated technology. Impact of concrete on built environment and prefabricated construction. Circular economy and concrete ecology. Laboratory exercises and reporting.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

The student knows how to make concrete and knows the basic properties and is familiar with the usual use of concrete.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

In addition to the above, the student will be able to choose from the various options the most appropriate concrete quality and implementation method.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

In addition to the above, the student has a comprehensive understanding of the course and has a broad understanding of the material properties and use in all situations.

Assessment scale

0-5

Enrolment period

01.12.2021 - 17.01.2022

Timing

01.01.2022 - 01.05.2022

Credits

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Construction Engineering

Campus

TAMK Main Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Construction Engineering, students who began in 2014-2018
Teachers
  • Kati Koskento
  • Heikki Saarenpää
Person in charge

Heikki Saarenpää

Small groups
  • Labrat 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
  • Labrat 2 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
  • 21RTD
Small groups
  • Laboratory 1
  • Laboratory 2

Objectives (course unit)

The student knows the components of concrete and their properties. The student knows the most important properties of concrete mass and hardened concrete, as well as the factors affecting them. The student is able to design concrete composition for different types of purposes and make necessary corrections to the obtained composition. The student masters the basics of concrete structure preservation and knows the general quality system of concrete technology, as well as the methods of demonstration of validity. The student is familiar with different types of concrete, as well as methods of concreting and understands the uniqueness of concrete work in different circumstances. The student understands the strength development of concrete, as well as the correlation between quality and conditions at the principle level.

Content (course unit)

History and constituents of concrete. Aggregates, their combination and quality criteria, cements and their manufacturing and properties. Concrete mass criteria, action and proportion. Bonding and curing of the mass. Casting and Basics of Mold Technology. Exposure classes, effect of conditions and damage mechanism. Winter concreting and maturity calculation. Criteria and principles for reinforcement and concrete cooperation. Special concretes and concreting, as well as flooring and basics of cast and prefabricated technology. Impact of concrete on built environment and prefabricated construction. Circular economy and concrete ecology. Laboratory exercises and reporting.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

The student knows how to make concrete and knows the basic properties and is familiar with the usual use of concrete.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

In addition to the above, the student will be able to choose from the various options the most appropriate concrete quality and implementation method.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

In addition to the above, the student has a comprehensive understanding of the course and has a broad understanding of the material properties and use in all situations.

Assessment scale

0-5