Course Details
Subject {L-T-P / C} : CE6606 : Advanced Construction Materials Laboratory - II { 0-0-3 / 2}
Subject Nature : Practical
Coordinator : Karthikeyan M
Syllabus
| Module 1 : |
NDT on hardened concrete: U.P.V., Rebound hammer, and core test. |
| Module 2 : |
Flow Characteristics of Self-Compacting Concrete. |
| Module 3 : |
Durability studies of the construction materials (RCPT, Carbonation, and Freeze-Thaw cycles). |
| Module 4 : |
Fatigue testing of the construction materials. |
| Module 5 : |
California Bearing Ratio (C.B.R.) Test for Unsoaked C.B.R. Test. |
| Module 6 : |
California Bearing Ratio (C.B.R.) Test for Soaked C.B.R. Test. |
| Module 7 : |
Corrosion of the construction materials. |
| Module 8 : |
Microstructure analysis using FESEM for the construction materials.
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| Module 9 : |
Microstructure analysis using TGA for the construction materials.
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| Module 10 : |
Microstructure analysis using Calorimetry for construction materials. |
Course Objective
| 1 . |
Proficiency in Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) techniques for concrete evaluation. |
| 2 . |
In-depth knowledge of self-compacting concrete (SCC), durability studies, and fatigue testing of construction materials. |
| 3 . |
Acquire knowledge and practical skills in performing California Bearing Ratio (C.B.R.) tests for unsoaked and soaked conditions. |
| 4 . |
This course will provide the knowledge of microstructural analysis of construction materials. |
Course Outcome
| 1 . |
The students will be proficient in non-destructive testing (NDT) techniques for concrete evaluation. |
| 2 . |
The students will have an understanding and characterization of Self-Compacting Concrete (SCC). |
| 3 . |
The students will have an in-depth knowledge of durability studies and fatigue testing on construction materials. |
| 4 . |
The students will acquire knowledge and practical skills in performing California Bearing Ratio (C.B.R.) tests for both unsoaked and soaked conditions. |
| 5 . |
The students will learn the importance of microstructural analysis of construction materials. |
Essential Reading
| 1 . |
A.M. Neville and J.J. Brooks, Concrete Technology, Pearson Education |
| 2 . |
A.R. Santhakumar, Concrete Technology, Oxford University Press |
Supplementary Reading
| 1 . |
Bureau of Indian Standards, Relevant codes of practice, BIS New Delhi |
| 2 . |
N. K. Raju, Design of concrete mixes, CBS Publishers |
Journal and Conferences
| 1 . |
NA |