Introduction to: materials structure and properties, standardization, designation and specifications. Inspection, testing and measurement techniques. Properties, characteristics and mechanical behavior of: Natural stones, Binders and Cement, Concrete, Aggregates, Metals and Ceramics, Wood and Polymers. Introduction to erosion and durability. Materials response to thermal and moisture changes and to fire.
# | Title | Description | Hours |
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1 | Introduction | Evolution on the building materials. Structure. Physical, thermal, mechanical and other properties. Testing, measurement techniques. Standardization and specification of materials. | 4 |
2 | Natural stones and their products - Aggregates | Natural stones. Marbles. Deterioration causes, precaution measurements and preservation. Fracture of rocks Aggregates: Origin. Types of aggregates. Production. Mining. Treatment. Classification. Characteristic properties. Conformity. Grading - Fineness modulus. Specified size limits. Testing. Blending of aggregates. | 6 |
3 | Cement | Production. Setting and hardening. Standards. Specifications. Standards. Special cements. | 4 |
4 | Concrete | Ingredients, structure, strength, deformation, durability, mix design, fresh concrete. | 8 |
5 | Building limes - Mortars | Building limes: Production. Setting and hardening. Standards. Clay. Lime. Gypsum. Mortars: Classification. Synthesis. Properties - characteristics. Conformation criteria. Testing. Specifications. Standards. Traditional mortars. | 4 |
6 | Ceramics | Production. Shape, natural, mechanical and other characteristics | 4 |
7 | Masonry buildings under seismic actions | Types, roles of mortar and masonry units, mechanical characteristics, design parameters, loading capacity, thermal behavior | 4 |
8 | Wood | Wood and wood products. Mechanical properties. Creep - effect of humidity. Durability. Fire protection measures. | 4 |
9 | Metals | Structural steel, concrete steel bars: Production, structure, nomenclature, physical and mechanical properties, corrosion and behavior in temperature changes. Aluminum, stainless steels (structural applications): Preparation, structure, nomenclature, physical and mechanical properties, behavior in temperature changes. | 6 |
10 | Structural and reinforcement polymers | Resins and fiber-reinforced polymers, cellular polymers. Properties, Environmental effects, thermal behavior and waterproofing. | 4 |
Upon successful completion of the course, students are able to:
Teaching methods | Lectures Exampling and exercising in the classroom |
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Teaching media | Presentation slides |
Problems - Applications | YES |
Assignments (projects, reports) | YES |