Course Details
Subject {L-T-P / C} : CE6671 : Advanced Construction Materials Laboratory - I { 0-0-3 / 2}
Subject Nature : Practical
Coordinator : Karthikeyan M
Syllabus
| Module 1 : |
Mix design of concrete as per I.S., A.C.I. & B.S. methods for high-performance concrete. |
| Module 2 : |
Effect of minerals and chemical admixtures in concrete at fresh and hardened state relevant to workability, strength, and durability. |
| Module 3 : |
Permeability tests on hardened concrete: Demonstration. |
| Module 4 : |
Casting of composite material. |
| Module 5 : |
Determination of composite material properties. |
| Module 6 : |
Marshall's method of mix design. |
| Module 7 : |
Testing on Steel and aluminum and determination of their material properties. |
| Module 8 : |
Microstructure analysis using XRD for the construction materials. |
| Module 9 : |
Microstructure analysis using EDS for the construction materials. |
| Module 10 : |
Microstructure analysis using XRF for the construction materials. |
Course Objective
| 1 . |
This course will give a comprehensive understanding of High-Performance Concrete (HPC). |
| 2 . |
This course will provide an in-depth knowledge of the mechanical and chemical properties of construction materials. |
| 3 . |
This course will provide hands-on Experience in Composite Material casting and testing. |
| 4 . |
This course will provide the knowledge of microstructural analysis of construction materials. |
Course Outcome
| 1 . |
The students will be able to have a comprehensive understanding of High-Performance Concrete (HPC). |
| 2 . |
The students will have an in-depth knowledge of the mechanical and chemical properties of construction materials. |
| 3 . |
The students will have hands-on experience in Composite Material casting and testing. |
| 4 . |
The students will learn the importance of microstructural analysis of construction materials. |
| 5 . |
The students will be able to conduct laboratory tests on building materials as per relevant Indian standards. |
Essential Reading
| 1 . |
A.M. Neville and J.J. Brooks, Concrete Technology, Pearson Education |
| 2 . |
A.R. Santhakumar, Concrete Technology, Oxford University Press |
Supplementary Reading
| 1 . |
Bureau of Indian Standards, Relevant codes of practice, BIS, New Delhi |
| 2 . |
N. K. Raju, Design of concrete mixes, CBS Publishers |
Journal and Conferences
| 1 . |