Concrete technology

Structure Type:	Course
Code:	RAK2B2
Type:	Compulsory
Level:	Bachelor
Credits:	3.0 points
Responsible Teacher:	Isopahkala, Olli
Teacher Team:	Isopahkala, Olli ; Tuomisto, Jorma
Language of Instruction:	Finnish

Course Implementations, Planned Year of Study and Semester

Curriculum	Semester	Credits	Start of Semester	End of Semester
RAK-2015RASU	2 autumn	3.0	2016-08-01	2016-12-31
RAK-2015TUTE	2 autumn	3.0	2016-08-01	2016-12-31
RAKME-2015	1 spring	3.0	2016-01-01	2016-07-31
RAKME-2016JKL	1 spring	3.0	2017-01-01	2017-07-31
RAK-2016RASU	1 spring	3.0	2017-01-01	2017-07-31
RAK-2016TUTE	1 spring	3.0	2017-01-01	2017-07-31
RAKME-2016	1 spring	3.0	2017-01-01	2017-07-31
RAKME-2017JKL	1 spring	3.0	2018-01-01	2018-07-31

Learning Outcomes

Occupational and environmental safety in construction
Students are aware of occupational hazards related to working with concrete; e.g. damage to the eyes or chemical burns; and know how to prepare for the work, using proper equipment.

Competence in the construction process
Students know the ingredients of concrete and the principles of proportioning. They are familiar with the properties of fresh concrete mass, and know how to choose suitable consistency and the necessary admixtures. Students know different casting techniques and equipment , and are able to select the appropriate ones. They know how to meet the special requirements of winter concreting and are able to evaluate the strength of concrete in cold conditions. Students also know how to avoid the temperature raise problems connected with massive structure concreting. Concrete structures stressed on site are studied especially from the viewpoint strength development.

Competence in repair construction
Students are familiar with the carbonation in concrete, with the related steel corrosion and cracking of concrete and with the challenges caused by frost and salt, and they know how to take these phenomena into consideration in their planning and production responsibilities.

Quality management competence
Students know the strength classification of concrete, the requirements for waterproof and frost resistant concrete and the related testing procedures. Based on the results, students are able to assess the quality of concrete.

Student's Workload

Total work load of the course: 80 h

Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses

No previous studies are required.

• proportioning methods and recipes for preparing concrete
• properties of the concrete mass
• production and conveyance techniques
• casting equipment
• 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 and common damage caused by environmental conditions
• requirements for materials and qualifications for employees.

Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Lectures and laboratory work and a visit to a construction site

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

Examination, assessment scale 1-5

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