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.
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Course curriculum
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.
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Aims
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
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