This document provides information on the Concrete Construction course offered at Addis Ababa University. The course is offered during the second semester of the 2022/23 academic year, on Mondays from 9am to 12pm. The course objectives are to acquaint students with different types of concrete production and uses. The course outline covers topics like concrete mix design, placement, curing, properties, evaluation, formwork and uses of concrete in various climates and applications. Student evaluation will be based on assignments, lab projects, a presentation, and a final exam.
This document provides information on the Concrete Construction course offered at Addis Ababa University. The course is offered during the second semester of the 2022/23 academic year, on Mondays from 9am to 12pm. The course objectives are to acquaint students with different types of concrete production and uses. The course outline covers topics like concrete mix design, placement, curing, properties, evaluation, formwork and uses of concrete in various climates and applications. Student evaluation will be based on assignments, lab projects, a presentation, and a final exam.
This document provides information on the Concrete Construction course offered at Addis Ababa University. The course is offered during the second semester of the 2022/23 academic year, on Mondays from 9am to 12pm. The course objectives are to acquaint students with different types of concrete production and uses. The course outline covers topics like concrete mix design, placement, curing, properties, evaluation, formwork and uses of concrete in various climates and applications. Student evaluation will be based on assignments, lab projects, a presentation, and a final exam.
This document provides information on the Concrete Construction course offered at Addis Ababa University. The course is offered during the second semester of the 2022/23 academic year, on Mondays from 9am to 12pm. The course objectives are to acquaint students with different types of concrete production and uses. The course outline covers topics like concrete mix design, placement, curing, properties, evaluation, formwork and uses of concrete in various climates and applications. Student evaluation will be based on assignments, lab projects, a presentation, and a final exam.
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ADDIS ABABA UNIVERSITY
ADDIS ABABA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
SCHOOL OF CIVIL AND ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING
Course title Concrete Construction
Course number CENG 6104 Degree program MSc in Construction Technology and Management Credit Hours 3
Semester II, 2022/23 A.Y. Date: March 2023
Lecture: Room No. 215, Monday’s, 9:00-12:00 am
Laboratory: Construction Materials laboratory
Objectives of the course:
The objectives of the course include the acquaintance of students with the production and transportation of different types of concrete for specific requirements at various climates using alternative methods. Concrete handling mechanisms in the fresh and hardened states will also be discussed and evaluation criteria of concrete will be addressed. The production and use of different types of concrete in various engineering applications will also be discussed.
Prerequisite: CEng 6105
Course outline:
Methods for specifying concrete and concrete making materials
Mix design examples using DOE, DIN, ACI, EBCS Placing and finishing concrete Curing techniques Properties of fresh and hardened concrete Evaluation of concrete quality Types of form work Fresh concrete pressure on form work Concrete in hot and cold climates Large volume pours of concrete Ready mix concrete Light weight concrete High performance concrete
CEng 6104 Concrete construction 1
Special types of concrete: Pumping concrete Fire resistance and sound insulation properties
REFERENCES: 1. Neville, A.M., Properties of Concrete, 4th Edition, 2000. 2. Performance Criteria for Concrete Durability, edited by Kropp, J. and Hilsdorf, H.K. Rilem Report 12, E& FN SPON, 1992. 3. Durable Concrete Structures: Design Guide, Comite Euro-International Du Beton, Thomas Telford, 1992. 4. Construction Materials: Their Nature and Behavior, Edited by Illston J. M. E & FN SPON, 1994. 5. Mindess, S.; Francis Young, G and Darwin, D.; Concrete, Second Edition, 2003. 6. Design and Control of Concrete Admixtures: Portland Cement Association (PCA), 2003. 7. Abebe Dinku, Construction Materials Laboratory Manual, Addis Ababa University Printing Press, 2002. 8. Materials and Structures, Journal of RILEM publications. 9. Relevant ACI, BS, DIN and ES codes of practices including: Ethiopian Building Code Standard, EBCS2 1995. ACI Standards for concrete mix design; 211.1-77 and 211.3.75. DOE Method of Mix Design, Department of Environment, UK. ACI Committee 214, Recommended Practice for Evaluation of Strength Tests results of Concrete, (ACI 214-77), 1977. 10. Other related reference materials and journals (books, internet, ...).
Teaching method: Lectures supported by laboratory demonstration and project works, field trip(s), individual/group study and seminar presentations.
Evaluation criteria:
Assignments, Laboratory project work and report 30%
Paper preparation and presentation on selected topic 20% Final examination 50%
Grades: A 85 (4.00) A- 80 – 85 (3.75) B+ 75 – 80 (3.50) B 70 – 75 (3.00) B- 65 – 70 (2.75) C+ 60 – 65 (2.50) C 50 – 60 (2.00) Instructor: Biruktawit Taye, Dr.
