Concrete technology

Structure Type: Course
Code: KC05BR10102
Type: Compulsory
Level: Bachelor
Credits: 3.0 points
Responsible Teacher: Saariaho, Arto
Teacher Team: Saariaho, Arto ; Tuomisto, Jorma
Language of Instruction: Finnish

Course Implementations, Planned Year of Study and Semester

Curriculum  Semester  Credits  Start of Semester  End of Semester
RAK-2013RASU   2 autumn   3.0   2014-09-01   2014-12-31  
RAK-2013TUTE   2 autumn   3.0   2014-09-01   2014-12-31  
RAK-2014RASU   2 autumn   3.0   2015-08-01   2015-12-31  
RAK-2014TUTE   2 autumn   3.0   2015-08-01   2015-12-31  

Learning Outcomes

Students will have command of the proportioning of concrete and the use of additives as well as producing, processing and casting of concrete, as well as the after-treatment of concrete in various types of weather. They will be familiar with issues pertaining to quality control and be competent in performing related calculations.

Student's Workload

Total work load: 80 h

Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses

No previous studies are required.

Contents

- Proportioning methods and recipes for preparing concrete
- Properties of concrete mass
- Production and processing techniques
- Casting techniques and curing of concrete
- Managing the conditions on the building site during seasonal changes
- Monitoring the development of strength
- Methods in quality control and the properties they test
- Classification of environmental conditions
- Qualifications required for materials and employees

Recommended or Required Reading

- Betonitekniikan oppikirja by201-2004 or newer edition
Availability: https://plari.amkit.fi/vwebv/search?sk=fi_ENsearchArg=betonitekniikan+oppikirja&searchCode=TALL&limitTo=none&recCount=25&searchType=1&page.search.search.button=Hae

- Betoninormit by50-2004 or newer edition
Availability: https://plari.amkit.fi/vwebv/search?sk=fi_ENsearchArg=betoninormit+20&searchCode=TALL&limitTo=none&recCount=25&searchType=1&page.search.search.button=Hae

- Excel-based calculation models
- Material distributed by the teacher

Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Lectures and laboratory work

Assessment Criteria

1 Student knows the basics of the course.
3 Student knows the contents of the course well.
5 Student knows the contents of the course well and can apply their knowledge in practice.

Assessment Methods

Final exam

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