CIVL 222 - Concrete Technology

Course Description
This course covers the fundamentals of concrete technology from the history, manufacture, types and properties of cements to the classification, types, sampling and testing of aggregates for concrete. You will examine the role of mixing water for concrete; the properties of fresh and hardened concrete as well as how to design and proportion concrete mixtures. In addition, there will be an opportunity to review supplementary cementing materials and chemical admixtures. Also covered are procedures for batching, mixing, transporting, and handling concrete as well as quality control methods. Tests on hardened concrete and the introduction of special types of concrete round out the course.

3 credits

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