Description

Theory/Practice
2

Laboratory
2

Instructors

José Fernandes

Contents

1. Physical and mechanical behaviour of materials
 

2. Aggregates
2.1 Different types, properties and classification.
2.2 Aggregates CE label.
2.3 Test Standards an product standards.Exercises.
 

3. Concrete
3.1 Elements, mixure, transport, compaction, cure and conservation.
3.2 Differentes types of concrete. Properties of fresh and hardned concrete.
3.3 Cements. Types, manufacture, classification and properties.
3.4 Water. Types and properties.
3.5 Concrete design by the Faury method
3.6 Laboratory experimental mixture and execution of laboratory testes of concrete.
3.7 Quality controle. Exercises.
 

4. Asphalt mixures
4.1 Components, manufacture and quality control
4.2 Bitumens. Types, manufacture, classification and properties.
4.3 Types, properties of bituminous mixtures
4.4 Bituminous mixtures design.
4.5 Execution of laboratory testes
 

5 Geotextile and steel. Types, properties, manufacture, classification, behaviour and aplication in geothecnical construction.

Learning Outcomes

Recognise and understand the mechanical behaviour of the following materials: concrete, bituminous mixtures and steels.
Know the mains uses for concretes, bituminous mixtures, steels and geotextiles.
Dimension an hydraulic concrete and a bituminous mixture.
Know the materials including manufacturing processes.
Control the materials including production processes.
Know the tests associated with materials control and the quantification of their main characteristics.
Classify an aggregate based on the results obtained from its sieve analysis test.
Check whether the product file for a given aggregate complies with the corresponding product standard.
Identify the characteristics of an aggregate which require evaluation based on its presentation.
Perform laboratory tests on aggregates, concretes and bituminous mixtures.
Distinguish the behaviour of different materials and associate them with different uses.
Define the composition of a concrete based on its requisites set and the knowledge of the granulometry of the available aggregates.
Define the composition of a bituminous mixture based on its requisites set and the knowledge of the granulometry of the available aggregates.
Produce test reports in compliance with the applicable standards.
Collect, select and interpret relevant information for the subject.
Report and comment on test results.