Construction Materials II

Code:

EC0025

Acronym:

MCON2

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Materials

Instance: 2009/2010 - 2S

Active?	Yes
Responsible unit:	Construction Materials Division
Course/CS Responsible:	Master in Civil Engineering

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
MIEC	207	Syllabus since 2006/2007	3	-	5,5	45	145

Teaching language

Portuguese

Objectives

JUSTIFICATION:
The knowledge and interpretation of the behavior of different building materials when exposed to action of any kind, particularly the structural and environmental permits its proper use in service in various construction applications.

OBJECTIVES:
Technical and scientific knowledge on construction materials, namely, binders, grout, mortar and concrete.

PREVIOUS KNOWLEDGE:
Basic knowledge on Strength of Materials.

PERCENTUAL DISTRIBUTION:
Scientific component - 35%
Technological component - 65%

LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Knowledge: understand and interpret the behavior of building materials when subjected to various actions.

Understanding: interpreting the behavior of materials taking into account its constitution, the conditions of manufacture and the technical conditions of application, in view of their performance in service during the life of the buildings.

Application: beyond the knowledge and understanding set out, knowledge of the technologies applied to these materials and the current technical standards for proper use of these materials in construction.

Program

Introduction to the course. Historical background.
1st Part: BINDERS, Classification. QUICKLIME, HYDRAULIC LIME. PLASTER. Manufacturing process, main properties and applications. Portland CEMENT: manufacturing process; composition; Clinker structure, hydration; hardening; water in hydrated cement; structure of hydrated cement. Influence of Portland cement components on the main chemical and physical properties: strength, heat of hydration and chemical resistance. Cement requirements: insoluble residue, loss of ignition, magnesium oxide, SO3, expansibilty, set (false set), fineness, specific mass and strength. Chemical analysis and potential composition. Changes in Portland cement raw material composition: sulfate-resisting cement, low heat of hydration cement, high-early strength cement and white cement.
Additions: Pozzolan, Blast furnace slag, fly ashes, silica fume and other pozzolanic materials.
Special cements.
Standards: NP EN 197-1, NP EN 197-2, and NP 4326.
GROUT. Definition and applications. Main properties and composition.
2nd Part:
ADMIXTURES: Main properties. Applications
MORTAR. Definition and applications. Main properties and composition.
CONCRETE. Definition. Concrete composition fundamental formula. Maximum aggregate dimension. Wall effect. Segregation. Workability. Mixing water. Methods for concrete mix design: experimental and empirical methods, methods based on tables and abacuses and reference curve methods. Reference curve methods: Bolomey, Faury and Joisel.
Mechanical strength. Modulus of elasticity. Poisson coefficient.
Shrinkage. Creep and relaxation.
Types, classes and quality of concrete. Durability.
Special types of concrete.
Standards – NP EN 206-1 and related standards.

Mandatory literature

Neville, A. M.; Properties of concrete. ISBN: 0-582-23070-5

Teaching methods and learning activities

Lectures, lab work at the Construction Materials Laboratory and field trips.

Evaluation Type

Distributed evaluation without final exam

Assessment Components

Description	Type	Time (hours)	Weight (%)	End date
Attendance (estimated)	Participação presencial	48,00
	Exame	31,00
	Exame	31,00
	Total:	-	0,00

Special assessment (TE, DA, ...)

SPECIAL RULES FOR MOBILITY STUDENTS:
Proficiency in Portuguese and/or English;
Previous attendance of introductory graduate courses in the scientific field addressed in this module;
Evaluation by exam and/or coursework(s) defined in accordance with student profile.

Observations

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Working time estimated out of class: 3 hours