5 ECTS; 1º Ano, 2º Semestre, 30,0 T + 30,0 PL + 10,0 OT + 5,0 O
Lecturer
- Fernando Dias Martins
Prerequisites
Not applicable.
Objectives
Provide basic training in the field of materials and laboratory techniques for testing. The student must be able to: select materials; study an aggregate; determine the mix of two or more aggregates, study the composition of a concrete, to do concrete tests.
Program
1-Aggregates.Properties of raw materials, particle size analysis 2-Mortars: definition, types, properties, shrinkage, adhesion and additives. 3-Concrete. Classes of concrete, environmental exposure, study of the composition of concrete, tests on fresh and hardened concrete.4-Binders: definition, air and hydraulic binders, cements.
Evaluation Methodology
The assessment is based on reports made- (30%) and a written test (intermediate test or exam)-(70%).
Bibliography
- Bauer, L. Materiais de Construção. (Vol. -). -: Livraria Escolar Editora
- Montoya, J. Hormigon Armado. (Vol. -). -: Ed. Gustavo Gili S.A.
- Coutinho, A. Fabrico e propriedades do betão. (Vol. -). -: LNEC
Teaching Method
Lectures on the characterisation and properties of raw materials for the manufacture of mortars/concrete and for the formulation of the composition of concrete. Laboratory testing and problem solving on concrete aggregates and fresh/hard concrete.
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