(3 units). Cement: types, hydration, physical properties; aggregate: classification, grading, properties; fresh concrete: influence of basis constituents and admixtures on workability, mixing, placing; strength of hardened concrete; nature of strength, influence of constituents, curing methods; durability; chemical attack, frost action, thermal effects; elasticity, shrinkage and creep; special concrete;lightweight, high density; mix design; approaches, weigh batching, volume proportioning, special mixes; field and laboratory test methods. Course Component: Lecture Prerequisite: CVG 2141.
(3 units). Cement: types, hydration, physical properties; aggregate: classification, grading, properties; fresh concrete: influence of basis constituents and admixtures on workability, mixing, placing; strength of hardened concrete; nature of strength, influence of constituents, curing methods; durability; chemical attack, frost action, thermal effects; elasticity, shrinkage and creep; special concrete;lightweight, high density; mix design; approaches, weigh batching, volume proportioning, special mixes; field and laboratory test methods. Course Component: Lecture Prerequisite: CVG 2141.
