3 credits
Spring 2026 Lecture Upper Division
Basic properties of hydraulic cements and mineral aggregates and their interactions in concrete. Properties of plastic and hardened concrete. Modifications through admixtures. Production, handling, and placement problems. Specifications; quality control and acceptance testing; lightweight, heavyweight, and other special concretes. A one-day field trip is required.
Learning Outcomes1Learn the course's topics (see "Topics" in the syllabus or see learning objectives related to Outcome 1), acquiring and remember the knowledge explained and have a general vision of the most important technical aspects of one of the most used construction material in the world: Concrete. [Foundational Knowledge]
2Develop or enhance the student's ability to find autonomously the right sources to learn more about a topic, summarize and analyze the current information, discuss the current knowledge and find the gaps. [Learning How to Learn]
3Develop the ability to identify, formulate and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics. [Foundational Knowledge & Application]
4Be able to communicate effectively with a range of audiences the new knowledge you learned in the course. [Human Dimension]
5Develop or enhance the students' ability to self-evaluate themselves and to evaluate others in a respectful and constructive manner. [Human Dimension, Caring]
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