Course detail

Application of silicate materials in structures

FAST-DL54Acad. year: 2009/2010

Principles of a composition of concrete. Modification of the properties of concrete by ingredients.
Special types of concrete - problems and composition, structural properties, design of structures. Concrete in selected conditions.
Physical and chemical effects on durability of concrete and structures.
Reinforcement and it protection in reinforced concrete.
Structural measures and their influence on the structures durability.
Design of high performance concrete of optimal rheological and fracture properties.

Language of instruction

Czech

Number of ECTS credits

0

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Guarantor

prof. Ing. Ivailo Terzijski, CSc.

Department

Institute of Concrete and Masonry Structures (BZK)

Learning outcomes of the course unit

Not applicable.

Prerequisites

essential properties of materials used for concrete structures, basic knowledge about durability of concrete

Co-requisites

Not applicable.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Not applicable.

Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes

Requirements for successful completion of the subject are specified by guarantor’s regulation updated for every academic year.

Course curriculum

1.-2. Principles of a composition of concrete.
3.-4. Modification of the properties of concrete by ingredients.
5. Special types of concrete - problems and composition.
6. Special types of concrete - structural properties and design rules.
7. Physical and mechanical effects on durability of concrete and structures.
8. Environmental effects on durability of concrete and structures.
9. Reinforcement and its protection in reinforced concrete.
10.Rheological properties of conrete and their influence on structural design and durability.
11.-12. Fracture properties of conrete and their influence on structural design and durability
13.-14. Structural detailing and its influence on structural durability.

Work placements

Not applicable.

Aims

Principles of design of a composition of concrete for receiving required properties.
Design of composition of special types of concrete with respect to the structural design.
Determination of environmental effect on durability of concrete and its protection.
Design of high performance concrete of optimal rheological and fracture properties.
Application of principles of Eurocodes.

Specification of controlled education, way of implementation and compensation for absences

Extent and forms are specified by guarantor’s regulation updated for every academic year.

Recommended optional programme components

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

Not applicable.

Recommended reading

Not applicable.

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme D-P-C-SI Doctoral

    branch KDS , 2. year of study, winter semester, elective

  • Programme D-K-C-SI Doctoral

    branch KDS , 2. year of study, winter semester, elective

Type of course unit

 

Lecture

39 hours, obligation not entered

Teacher / Lecturer

prof. Ing. Ivailo Terzijski, CSc.