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BYG304 Concrete Technology

Course description for academic year 2025/2026

Contents and structure

This course extends "Material- og konstruksjonslære" with a comprehensive study of concrete as a primary construction material. Key topics of the subject guide through the entire concrete lifecycle, starting from the pre-design of desired properties, towards the production and purpose-aimed durability of concrete structures, with an emphasis on advanced maintenance and repair techniques for concrete structures. Special focus is given to the impact of admixtures and additives, particularly in High-Performance Concrete (HPC), Self-Compacting Concrete (SCC), and Low-Carbon Concrete.

Students will explore concrete properties throughout the hardening stages, analyze permeability and pore structure, and review testing methods to evaluate performance. Sustainability is integrated throughout the course, highlighting low-carbon concrete and responsible practices to reduce the environmental impact of concrete production.

Learning Outcome

Content:

  • Introduction
  • Properties of Fresh Concrete. Rheology
  • Curing technology
  • Pore Structure and Permeability
  • Mechanisms of Concrete Degradation
  • Industrial Applications of Advanced Concrete Types (HPC, Self-Compacting Concrete, Sprayed Concrete)
  • Prospective Developments in Concrete Technology
  • Environmentally Responsible Practices and Low-Carbon Concrete
  • Techniques for Repair and Maintenance of Concrete Structures

Laboratory Experience: Heat Development and Strength Gain analysis under Semi-Adiabatic Conditions

Upon successful completion of this course, students will have achieved the following outcomes:

Knowledge:

  • Understanding of hydration and hardening processes in concrete.
  • Knowledge of early-age crack control and methods to enhance concrete durability.
  • Knowledge in permeability and pore structure in relation to concrete’s long-term performance.
  • Proficiency in both non-destructive and destructive testing methods for evaluating concrete, as well as maintenance techniques for structures affected by degradation mechanisms such as reinforcement corrosion.
  • Understanding of sustainable practices, including the environmental impact of concrete production and the role of low-carbon concrete.

Skills:

  • Ability to design concrete mixes tailored to standard structural needs, exposure conditions, and sustainability.
  • Ability to model heat and strength development in concrete using simulation tools such as Hett22.
  • Capability to propose maintenance and repair methods suited to various types of concrete structures.

General Competence:

  • Ability to design concrete mixes for typical projects, balancing factors like durability, environmental considerations, and construction processes.

Entry requirements

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Recommended previous knowledge

Materials and Construction

Concrete Structures

Teaching methods

Lectures

Compulsory learning activities

1 compulsory lab report must be approved.

Approved compulsory work are valid for 4 semesters.

Assessment

Written exam, 3 hours.

Grading scale: A-E/passed, F/failed.

Examination support material

All hand calculator models are allowed.

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