Advanced Cementitious Materials

Code:

PRODEC058

Acronym:

MCA

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Civil Engineering - Construction Materials

Instance: 2013/2014 - 2S

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

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
PRODEC	0	Syllabus since 2007/08	1	-	5	45	135

Teaching language

Portuguese

Objectives

Transmit level knowledge of materials and techniques of applying them. Designing for durability and special structures.

Learning outcomes and competences

Learn the main technical specifications for products and systems that integrate the new materials in construction. Identify the performance techniques associated with new materials. Define and list the general procedures for monitoring and quality assurance. Learn to design for durability.

Working method

Presencial

Program

Cementitious materials to substitute Portland cement, obtained from waste or treated or non-treated subproducts which improve concrete durability; Performance of special concrete (self compacting concrete, high-performance concrete, etc);
Design for durability; Models for service life (time initiation and corrosion). Preventive measures for reinforced and prestressed concrete structures (controlled permeability formwork, stainless steel, etc.). Polymer concrete and mortar. Replacement of concrete with natural aggregates for industrial byproducts. High density concrete. Joints between concretes of different ages.

DEMONSTRATION OF THE SYLLABUS COHERENCE WITH THE CURRICULAR UNIT'S OBJECTIVES:

Allow to work with new materials, develop new structural solutions, new care in building technology for enhancing the strength, durability and sustainability in civil engineering.

 

Mandatory literature

Bibliografia diversa fornecida aos estudantes em papel e em suporte digital, colocada na página da UC (conteúdos); .

Teaching methods and learning activities

The teaching involves sessions with theoretical presentations and discussions. The student grading will be based on a report assignment and a written exam if necessary.

DEMONSTRATION OF THE COHERENCE BETWEEN THE TEACHING METHODOLOGIES AND THE LEARNING OUTCOMES:

The report assignment and the discussion of the UC contents allows for an efficient learning experience at this education level.

Evaluation Type

Distributed evaluation with final exam

Assessment Components

Designation	Weight (%)
Trabalho escrito	100,00
Total:	100,00

Amount of time allocated to each course unit

Designation	Time (hours)
Estudo autónomo	0,00
Total:	0,00

Calculation formula of final grade

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