Courses

Engineering > Civil Engineering


Course
Concrete Technology
Lecturer
Mauricio Javier Leon Tejada
University
Universidad Catolica San Pablo
Period
Spring 2026
Language
English

Keyword

Syllabus

The Concrete Technology course is a fundamental pillar in the education of civil engineers. Concrete is the most widely used construction material in infrastructure such as pavements, buildings, dams, industrial facilities, and basic service works, due to its versatility, cost-effectiveness, and durability. A proper understanding of this material enables engineers to develop efficient technical solutions to meet the demands of societal development. The course integrates scientific foundations with practical applications, aiming to develop sound engineering judgment for material selection, mix design, and quality control. It also addresses current challenges in the construction sector, which involve not only cost and time constraints but also climatic, geological, environmental, and construction quality conditions. The syllabus includes the study of concrete constituents and their influence on performance; internal structure; properties in both fresh and hardened states; mechanical behavior, strength, and durability; mix design; production and placement processes; and quality control. Finally, special concretes and innovative trends are introduced as a basis for applied research development.

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Courses List

No. Course Format File Date
1 Week 1. Introduction to Concrete Technology: Concrete as a construction material, Historical development, Current and future applications 2026-06-17
2 Week 2. Cement: Composition and Manufacturing: History and manufacturing proces, Chemical composition, Hydration reactions, Types of Portland cement 2026-06-17
3 Week 3. Aggregates: Classification and Properties: Types of aggregates, Physical and chemical characteristics, Mechanical properties 2026-06-17
4 Week 4. Aggregate Testing and Quality Control: Granulometry,Unit weight,Specific gravity,Laboratory characterization 2026-06-17
5 Week 5. Water, Admixtures, and Supplementary Materials: Mixing and curing water, Chemical admixtures, Mineral additions, Effects on concrete performance 2026-06-17
6 Week 6. Fresh Concrete Properties: Workability and consistency, Segregation and bleeding, Setting time 2026-06-17
7 Week 7. Hardened Concrete Properties: Mechanical behavior, Compressive strength, Elastic properties 2026-06-17
8 Week 8. Midterm Examination 2026-06-17
9 Week 9. Fundamentals of Mix Design: Absolute volume method, Principles of proportioning 2026-06-17
10 Week 10. ACI Mix Design Method: ACI 211 methodology, Selection of water-cement ratio,Adjustment procedures 2026-06-17
11 Week 11. Alternative Mix Design Methods: Fineness modulus method, Theoretical curve method, Proportion adjustments 2026-06-17
12 Week 12. Quality Control in Concrete: Principles of quality management, Acceptance criteria, Statistical evaluation 2026-06-17
13 Week 13. Testing of Hardened Concrete: Destructive testing, Non-destructive testing, Strength estimation 2026-06-17
14 Week 14. Durability and Volumetric Changes: Shrinkage and creep, Physical and chemical attacks, Crack control 2026-06-17
15 Week 15. Special Concretes: Lightweight concrete, High-strength concrete, Self-compacting concrete, Pervious concrete, Shotcrete, Cold/hot weather concreting 2026-06-17
16 Week 16. Final Examination 2026-06-17

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