Civil Engineering with Thesis
Master	TR-NQF-HE: Level 7	QF-EHEA: Second Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 7

General course introduction information

Course Code:

CE554

Course Name:

Durability of Concrete and Reinforced Concrete Structures

Course Semester:

Spring

Course Credits:

Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
3	0	3	10

Language of instruction:

Course Requisites:

Does the Course Require Work Experience?:

Type of course:

Department Elective

Course Level:

Master

TR-NQF-HE:7. Master`s Degree

QF-EHEA:Second Cycle

EQF-LLL:7. Master`s Degree

Mode of Delivery:

Face to face

Course Coordinator :

Dr.Öğr.Üyesi AHSANOLLAH BEGLARIGALE

Course Lecturer(s):

Dr.Öğr.Üyesi AHSANOLLAH BEGLARIGALE

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:

1 to be able to determine the possible effects concrete pores in concrete according to their size and shape in terms of durability.
2 to be able to classify the causes of concrete/reinforced concrete deterioration due to physical and chemical actions.
3 to be able to identify the possible causes of cracks in concrete/reinforced concrete structures in terms of durability problems
4 to be able to explain the mechanisms of chemical attacks on concrete that causes durability problems.
5 to be able to recommend methods of producing concrete resistant against physical deteriorative effects such as abrasion, fire and frost.
6 to be able to classify the possible precautions to increase the durability of concrete/reinforced concrete structures according to the level of external influence.

Course Content:

One of the major problems involved in concrete is the lack of durability which results in premature failures of concrete structures. Water is generally involved in every form of concrete deterioration as well as the permeability of the material to water which determines its rate of deterioration. Therefore, the nature of concrete, the structure of water and its destructive effects on concrete are discussed.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;

Learning Outcomes

1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) To be able to determine the possible effects concrete pores in concrete according to their size and shape in terms of durability.
2) To be able to classify the causes of concrete/reinforced concrete deterioration due to physical and chemical actions.
3) To be able to identify the possible causes of cracks in concrete/reinforced concrete structures in terms of durability problems.
4) To be able to explain the mechanisms of chemical attacks on concrete that causes durability problems.
5) To be able to recommend methods of producing concrete resistant against physical deteriorative effects such as abrasion, fire and frost.
6) To be able to classify the possible precautions to increase the durability of concrete/reinforced concrete structures according to the level of external influence.
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
Learning Competence
Field Specific Competence
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility
1) Students will be able to make an effective literature survey about a durability issue in reinforced concrete structures. In addition, students will develop their scientific presentation skills.

Lesson Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	• To improve students' basic knowledge of concrete components and its microstructure • The nature of concrete 1.1. Structure of the aggregate phase 1.2. Structure of the hydrated cement paste 1.2.1. Calcium silicate hydrate 1.2.2. Calcium hydroxide 1.2.3. Calcium sulfoaluminates 1.2.4. Unhydrated cement 1.2.5. Voids in hydrated cement paste 1.2.6. Water in hydrated cement paste	Presentation and textbook
2)	• To improve students' basic knowledge of microstructure of concrete • Transition zone in concrete 2.1. Structure of transition zone 2.2. Strength of transition zone 2.3. Influence of transition zone on the properties of the concrete	Presentation and textbook
3)	• To inform the students about damage mechanism of water • Water as an agent of deterioration 3.1.Structure of water 3.2. Mechanism of action	Presentation and textbook
4)	• Students will be able to comprehend permeability properties of concrete • Permeability 4.1. Permeability of cement paste 4.2. Permeability of aggregate 4.3. Permeability of concrete	Presentation and textbook
5)	• Students will be able to comprehend the factors affecting the durability of concrete • Classification of the causes of concrete deterioration 5.1. Deterioration by surface wear 5.2. Cracking by Crystallization of salts in pores	Presentation and textbook
6)	• Students will be able to comprehend the factors affecting the durability of concrete • Deterioration by frost action 6.1. Frost action on hardened concrete 6.2. Frost action on aggregate 6.3. Factors controlling frost resistance of concrete 6.4. Concrete scaling	Presentation and textbook
7)	• Students will be able to comprehend the factors affecting the durability of concrete • Deterioration by fire 7.1. Effect of high temperature on cement paste 7.2. Effect of high temperature on aggregate 7.3. Effect of high temperature on concrete	Presentation and textbook
8)	Midterm exam	.
9)	• Students will be able to comprehend the factors affecting the durability of concrete • Reactions 9.1. Hydrolysis of cement paste components 9.2. Cation exchange reactions	Presentation and textbook
10)	• Students will be able to comprehend the factors affecting the durability of concrete • Reactions involving formation of expansive products 10.1. Sulfate attack 10.1.1. Chemical reactions involved 10.1.2. Control of sulfate attack	Presentation and textbook
11)	• Students will be able to comprehend the factors affecting the durability of concrete • Reactions involving formation of expansive products (cont.) 11.1. Alkali-silicate Reaction 11.1.1. Cement and aggregate types contributing to the reaction 11.1.2. Mechanism of expansion 11.1.3. Control of expansion	Presentation and textbook
12)	• Students will be able to comprehend the factors affecting the durability of concrete • Reactions involving formation of expansive products (cont.) 12.1. Hydration of Crystalline MgO and CaO 12.2. Alkali-cabonate Reaction 12.1.1. Cement and aggregate types contributing to the reaction 12.1.2. Mechanism of expansion 12.1.3. Control of expansion	Presentation and textbook
13)	• Students will be able to comprehend the factors affecting the durability of concrete • Concrete in seawater: Corrosion of Embedded Steel in concrete 12.1. Mechanism of concrete deterioration by corrosion of reinforcement 12.2. Control of corrosion	Presentation and textbook
14)	Presentation of homeworks	.

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	• Mindness, S., and Young, J.F., Concrete, Prentice Hall, Inc., Englewood Cliffs, 1981. • Baradan, B., Yazıcı, Ün, H. Beton ve Betonarme Yapılarda Kalıcılık (Durabilite). Türkiye Hazır Beton Birliği Yayınlar. 2010
References:	• Neville, A.M., Properties of Concrete, Longman Group Limited, Fourth Edition, 1995. • Povindar Kumar Mehta and Paulo J.M. Monteiro: Concrete: Microstructure, Properties and Materials. Third Edition, McGraw-Hill Professional. • Woods, H., Durability of Concrete Construction, ACI Monograph No.4, 1968 • Textbook

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5	6	7
Program Outcomes
1) Describe the broad multidisciplinary scope of Civil Engineering and the interaction between related disciplines.
2) Repeats the current techniques and methods applied in the field of Civil Engineering, their limitations, effects and results.
3) Conducts applied research in the field of Civil Engineering, reaches the information in depth and in depth, evaluates and applies the information.
4) Applies modeling and experimental research; analyzes complex situations encountered in this process.
5) Uses advanced methods and software used in the field of technology and communication technologies.
6) Reaches in-depth and in-depth knowledge by performing applied research in the field of technology, evaluates and applies information.
7) Conveys the process and results of the studies systematically in written, oral and visual form in national and international environments in and out of civil engineering field.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Low	3 Average	4 High	5 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	Describe the broad multidisciplinary scope of Civil Engineering and the interaction between related disciplines.	3
2)	Repeats the current techniques and methods applied in the field of Civil Engineering, their limitations, effects and results.	3
3)	Conducts applied research in the field of Civil Engineering, reaches the information in depth and in depth, evaluates and applies the information.	3
4)	Applies modeling and experimental research; analyzes complex situations encountered in this process.	3
5)	Uses advanced methods and software used in the field of technology and communication technologies.	3
6)	Reaches in-depth and in-depth knowledge by performing applied research in the field of technology, evaluates and applies information.	3
7)	Conveys the process and results of the studies systematically in written, oral and visual form in national and international environments in and out of civil engineering field.	3

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Expression
Lesson
Lab
Homework
Report Writing

Assessment & Grading Methods and Criteria

Written Exam (Open-ended questions, multiple choice, true-false, matching, fill in the blanks, sequencing)
Homework
Presentation
Reporting

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Homework Assignments	1	% 10
Midterms	1	% 40
Final	1	% 50
total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 50
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 50
total		% 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Grading

Activities	Number of Activities	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Course Hours	14	3	42
Laboratory	5	6	30
Study Hours Out of Class	14	15	210
Homework Assignments	1	1	1
Midterms	1	1	1
Final	1	1	1
Total Workload			285