2140608 CT Syllabus
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1
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Introduction Introduction of concrete, Historic development, Composition of concrete, Advantages of concrete over other materials, Advances and future trends in concrete, Overview of Sustainability and Concrete development. |
2
Teaching Hours
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10.00%
Module Weightage
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2
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Concrete Making Materials: 2.1 Cement: Chemical composition, Hydration of cement, structure of hydrated cement, Tests on cement ( special cements, water chemical admixtures. 2.2 Aggregates: Classification, IS specifications, Properties, Grading, Methods of combining aggregates, specified gradings, Testing of aggregates. 2.3 Water – General requirements & limiting values of impurtities |
8
Teaching Hours
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15.00%
Module Weightage
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3
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Fresh Concrete: Properties of fresh concrete, Definition and Measurement methods of workability as per IS and ASTM standards, factors affecting workability, Segregation & Bleeding, Slump loss, Re-tempering, Site preparations for concreting, Mixing, Conveying, Placing, Compaction, Finishing of concrete. Curing & various methods of curing. |
5
Teaching Hours
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15.00%
Module Weightage
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4
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Hardened Concrete: Strengths of hardened concrete (Tensile & Compressive strength, Flexural & Bond strength), standard test methods as per IS and ASTM, Failure mechanism under compression & tension, Stress-strain behaviour of concrete, Overview of Modulus of elasticity, Dimensional stability –Creep & Shrinkage |
5
Teaching Hours
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15.00%
Module Weightage
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5
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Durability & Permeability of concrete: Causes of deterioration in concrete and durability problems, Factors affecting durability, Transport mechanism of gases & fluids in concrete, Cracking & causes of cracking, Carbonation induced & corrosion induced cracking, Alkali-aggregate reaction, Degradation by freeze & thaw, Sulphate attack, Durability under sea-water (marine environment). |
7
Teaching Hours
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15.00%
Module Weightage
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6
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Mix design of Concrete: Principles of concrete mix design, Parameters and factors influencing mix design, Indian Standard methods of mix design, Acceptability criteria, variability of results, Various provisions of IS code for sound concrete. |
5
Teaching Hours
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10.00%
Module Weightage
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7
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Special concrete and Concreting methods: advanced cement based composites, Fibre reinforced concrete, Polymer modified concrete, Self-compacting concrete, Light weight concrete, High strength concrete, Light-weight & heavy weight concrete, High volume fly ash concrete. Special concreting methods: Pumped concrete, Ready mix concrete, Under-water concreting, Hot & cold weather concreting, Precast concrete. |
4
Teaching Hours
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10.00%
Module Weightage
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8
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Miscellaneous Topics: Non-Destructive testing of concrete – Introduction to Destructive, semi-destructive & Non-destructive testing methodology, Problems faced during Non-destructive evaluation, Test methods like Rebound Hammer test, Ultra-sonic pulse velocity, Penetration tests, Pull out tests. Overview of Fracture Mechanics – Origin of fracture mechanics, Understanding the quassi-brittle nature of concrete, Failure of concrete under low stress, Micro—cracking, crack propagation, stress concentration at openings. |
3
Teaching Hours
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10.00%
Module Weightage
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