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CE3403 Concrete Technology Syllabus - Anna University
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CE3403 CONCRETE TECHNOLOGY
L T P C: 3 0 0 3 | Total Hours: 45 Periods
COURSE OBJECTIVES
- To study the properties of concrete making materials.
- To have better knowledge about the chemical and mineral admixtures in concrete.
- To familiarize with the IS method of mix design as per the latest code.
- To understand the fresh and hardened properties of concrete. To know the importance and applications of special concretes
UNIT I: CONSTITUENT MATERIALS
Cement - Different types - Chemical composition and Properties - Tests on cement - IS Specifications- Aggregates - Classification - Mechanical properties and tests as per BIS Grading requirements - Water - Quality of water for use in concrete.
UNIT II: CHEMICAL AND MINERAL ADMIXTURES
Accelerators - Retarders - Plasticisers - Super plasticizers - Water proofers - Mineral Admixtures like Fly Ash, Silica Fume, Ground Granulated Blast Furnace Slag and Metakaoline - Their effects on concrete properties
UNIT III: PROPORTIONING OF CONCRETE MIX
Principles of Mix Proportioning - Properties of concrete related to Mix Design - Physical properties of materials required for Mix Design - Design Mix and Nominal Mix - BIS Method of Mix Design - Mix Design Examples
UNIT IV: FRESH AND HARDENED PROPERTIES OF CONCRETE
Workability - Tests for workability of concrete - Slump Test and Compacting factor Test - Segregation and Bleeding - Determination of Compressive and Flexural strength as per BIS - Properties of Hardened concrete - Stress-strain curve for concrete - Determination of Modulus of elasticity.
UNIT V: SPECIAL CONCRETES
Light weight concretes - High strength concrete - Fibre reinforced concrete - Ferrocement - Ready mix concrete - SIFCON - Shotcrete - Polymer concrete - High performance concrete - self compacting concrete - Geopolymer Concrete.
COURSE OUTCOMES
At the end of the course the student will be able to:
- CO1: Understand the requirements of cement, aggregates and water for concrete
- CO2: Select suitable admixtures for enhancing the properties of concrete
- CO3: Design concrete mixes as per IS method of mix design
- CO4: Determine the properties of concrete at fresh and hardened state.
- CO5: Know the importance of special concretes for specific requirements.
TEXT BOOKS
- Gupta, B.L., Amit Gupta, "Concrete Technology", Jain Book Agency, 2010.
- Shetty, M.S., "Concrete Technology", S. Chand and Company Ltd, New Delhi, 2003.
REFERENCES
- Neville, A.M., "Properties of Concrete", Pitman Publishing Limited, London, 1995.
- Gambhir, M.L., "Concrete Technology", Fifth Edition, McGraw Hill Education, 2017.
- Job Thomas, "Concrete Technology", Cengage Learning India Private Ltd, New Delhi, 2015.
- "IS 10262-2019 Recommended Guidelines for Concrete Mix Design", Bureau of Indian Standards, New Delhi.
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