CIVE 670 – CONCRETE TECHNOLOGY

Fall Semester 2017-2018

Catalogue Description: CIVE 670 – Concrete Technology

Credits 3
Prerequisite: Advanced Standing level

Portland cements. Aggregates. Fly ash and silica fume. Admixtures for
concrete. Proportioning normal concrete mixtures. Pumping concrete.
Consolidating, finishing, and curing concrete. Durability. Testing
hardened concrete. High-strength concrete. Light and heavy weight
concretes. Hot and cold weather concreting.

Textbooks: 1. A.M. Neville, “Properties of Concrete,” Prentice Hall.

2. S. Kozmatka, B. Kerkhoff, and W. Panarese, “Design and Control
of Concrete Mixtures,” Portland Cement Association.

Coordinator: Prof. Bilal Hamad

Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering

Prerequisite by Topic: Advanced Standing Level.

Objectives:
1. To provide students with the basic fundamentals of concrete
behavior and the various factors that affect that behavior.
CEE educational objective 1

2. To acquire a thorough understanding of the properties of the

ingredients and materials of a concrete mix and the procedures
that are essential to providing a concrete material of the required
quality, strength, and durability.
CEE educational objectives 1 & 2

3. To develop the skill and experience pertinent to the selection and

evaluation of proper materials or ingredients, mix design
procedures, and construction practices necessary for making high
performance normal strength or high strength concrete.
CEE educational objectives 2 & 3

4. To provide students with basic skills to conduct standardized

laboratory and field testing of fresh and hardened concrete
properties.
CEE educational objectives 2, 3, 4, & 7

5. To convey to the students the latest advances in concrete

technology resulting from innovations to adapt the material for
special engineering applications.
CEE educational objectives 4 & 5
6. To develop effective teamwork and communication skills through
group projects.
CEE educational objectives 4, 5, 6, & 7

7. To practice and improve technical report writing and presentation

skills.
CEE educational objective 6
Topics:
1. Introduction to concrete technology, high performance concrete,
and quality control
2. Cements: Manufacturing process of portland cement; composition
of portland cement; hydration of portland cement; specifications
and tests of portland cement; types of portland cement
3. Aggregates: Properties of fine and coarse aggregates required for
mix design; durability of aggregates
4. Pozzolans (Fly Ash and silica fume): Manufacturing process;
classification; effect on concrete properties
5. Entrained air: Air-entrained concrete; properties; methods to
measure air content
6. Mix proportioning and ACI mix design
7. Pumping concrete: Filter block effect; types of pumps; material
selection
8. Consolidating, finishing and curing of concrete
9. Durability of concrete: Chemical attack: sulfate attack, corrosion
in concrete; physical attack: freezing and thawing
10. Concrete testing: Non-destructive testing techniques; semi-
destructive testing or coring; destructive testing or load tests
11. Special concretes: High-strength concrete: definition and
advantages, properties, mix proportioning and mix design; light-
weight aggregate concrete; heavy-weight concrete
12. Hot and cold weather concreting

Learning Outcomes: Outcome 1 (correlated to Course Objective 1):

Students are knowledgeable in the fundamental principles of concrete
technology and quality control.

Outcome 1 caters for the Program outcome:

(a) an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and
engineering.

Outcome 2 (correlated to Course Objectives 1, 2, and 3):

Students will apply the developed knowledge and understanding of
material properties, construction practices and procedures, and
durability aspects to demonstrate the ability to design a high
performance durable concrete mix.

Outcome 2 caters for the Program outcomes:

(a) an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and
engineering.
(d) an ability to design a system, component, or process to meet
desired needs .

Outcome 3 (correlated to Course Objectives 2, 3, 4, and 7):

Students will demonstrate the ability to conduct standardized testing of
fresh concrete properties, to perform evaluation protocols of existing
concrete structures, and to interpret test results:
 Outcome 3 caters for the Program outcomes:
(b) an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems.
(c) an ability to conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and
interpret data.
(e) an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering
tools necessary for engineering practice.
(l) Some experience in engineering practice and undergraduate
research.

Outcome 4 (correlated to Course Objectives 4 and 5):

Students will engage in life-long learning to maintain their knowledge
and familiarity with latest advances in concrete technology resulting
from innovations to adapt concrete for special engineering
applications.

Outcome 4 caters for the Program outcome:

(k) an ability to engage in life-long learning.

Outcome 5 (correlated to Course Objectives 4, 5, 6, and 7):

Students will demonstrate the ability to practice the developed
experience and knowledge of concrete behavior while working in
teams.

Outcome 5 caters for the Program outcomes:

(e) an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering
tools necessary for engineering practice.
(g) an ability to function in a team environment
(h) an ability to communicate effectively.

Attendance: Attendance is mandatory. Class attendance will be taken and students

will be penalized for absences. As set by AUB regulations, and
specified in the CE Student Manual, students who miss more than
one-fifth of the sessions of any course in the first ten weeks of the
semester will be required to withdraw from the course with a grade of
“W”.

Note: AUB strives to make learning experiences as accessible as possible. If

you anticipate or experience academic barriers due to a disability
(including mental health, chronic or temporary medical conditions),
please inform me immediately so that we can privately discuss
options. In order to help establish reasonable accommodations and
facilitate a smooth accommodations process, you are encouraged to
contact the Accessible Education Office: accessibility@aub.edu.lb;
+961-1-350000, x3246; West Hall, 314.

Assessment: 1. Attendance and class performance

2. Mid-term (October 27, 2017)
3. Final exam
4. Term project