Concrete Technology syllabus

Introduction to concrete and its importance. Cement: Raw materials, manufacturing, composition, types, hydration, and properties. Aggregates: Types, properties, quality control, and recycled aggregates. Water: Quality requirements and its role. Admixtures: Types, functions, and modern admixtures. Fibers: Types, and functions.

Workability and factors affecting workability. Tests on fresh concrete: Slump, compaction factor, Vee-Bee, flow table test. Setting time and bleeding of concrete. Strength development: Compressive, tensile, flexural strength. Factors affecting strength and durability. Microstructure of hardened concrete. Permeability of concrete. Non-destructive testing of concrete: Rebound hammer, ultrasonic pulse velocity, penetration resistance, pull-out test.

Principles of mix design. Design mix, nominal mix, methods of concrete mix design. Batching, mixing, transportation, placement, compaction, curing. IS 10262 method of concrete mix design.

Case studies of concrete failure due to improper mix design. Introduction and mix design of High Strength Concrete, Ultra High Performance concrete (UHPC)

Importance of durability. Causes and mechanisms of deterioration: Sulphate attack, chloride ingress, alkali-silica reaction. Corrosion of reinforcement: Mechanism and prevention. Permeability, porosity, and water absorption. Sustainable concrete: Use of recycled aggregates, industrial by-products, and green cements. Introduction to life cycle analysis of concrete

High performance concrete, self-compacting concrete, fiber reinforced concrete. Lightweight concrete, pervious concrete, high density concrete. 3D printed concrete and digital fabrication techniques. Smart concrete: Self-healing concrete, sensor embedded concrete. Nano technology in concrete. Green concrete. Composite concrete.