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Technology of Concrete and Binders

Type of study Bachelor
Language of instruction English
Code 223-0080/02
Abbreviation TCB
Course title Technology of Concrete and Binders
Credits 4
Coordinating department Department of Building Materials and Diagnostics of Structures
Course coordinator Ing. Jiří Šafrata, Ph.D.

Subject syllabus

Introduction to concrete technology, history, concrete as a composite, types of concrete, ecology.
Concrete aggregate, its properties and testing.
Cement and admixtures, properties and testing.
Chemical additives, water for concrete. Reinforcement of concrete.
Specifications, composition proposals, fresh concrete.
Fresh concrete rheology, testing.
Special types of concrete, properties testing.
Processing of fresh concrete, treatment.
Concrete hardening, precautions under extreme conditions.
Hardened concrete, properties and testing.
Creating industrial products.

E-learning

Studijní opory k dispozici v IS edison a na lms.vsb.cz.

Literature

Kosmatka, S. H. and Wilson, M. L. Design and Control of Concrete Mixtures, 16th edition. 2016. Portland Cement Association. ISBN 978-0893122775 . 520 p.
Farny, J. A., Melander, J. M., and Panarese, W. C. Concrete Masonry Handbook for Architects, Engineers, Builders. 2008. Portland Cement Assn; 6 edition. ISBN 978-0893122607 . 304 p.

Advised literature

Collepardi, M.: The New Concrete, Grafiche Tintoretto, 2010, ISBN 8890377720