Department of Materials


Academic staff:

 

Study Course Semester Hours ECTS
Undergraduate University Study of Civil Engineering Building Materials  I
Building Materials  II
III.
 

VI.
60+30
30+30
7,0
5,0
Graduate University Study of Civil Engineering Building Materials  II
High-Performance and Ultra-High Performance Concrete Structures
Laboratory and Field Tests of Geomaterials
I.

III.
III.



 
30+30

30+30
30+30
5,0

5,0
5,0
Postgraduate Doctoral Study of Civil Engineering Rheology of Materials
Novel Construction Materials
6,0
6,0
Undergraduate Professional Study of Civil Engineering Building Materials
High-Performance and Ultra-High Performance Concrete Structures
Laboratory and Field Tests of Geomaterials

 
II.

VI.
VI.
30+30

30+30
30+30
6,0

5,0
5,0

 

Learning Outcomes:

Undergraduate University Study of Civil Engineering
Building Materials I
- a student will be able to:
- design concrete mix composition in terms of required strength, workability and durability;
- compose the quality control program of building materials;
- plan appropriate testing methods of materials;
- lead experimental studies on properties of building materials independently;
- analyze and interpret the test results of properties of building materials.

Building Materials II - a student will be able to:
- design mix composition and technology of a special concrete;
- design mix composition of a mortar;
- plan appropriate methods for rehabilitation of concrete;
- calculate and experimentally investigate the deformation of concrete;
- sketch composition of an asphalt.

 

Graduate University Study of Civil Engineering
Building Materials II
- a student will be able to:
- design mix composition and technology of a special concrete;
- design mix composition of a mortar;
- plan appropriate methods for rehabilitation of concrete;
- calculate and experimentally investigate the deformation of concrete;
- sketch composition of an asphalt.

High-Performance and Ultra-High Performance Concrete Structures - a student will be able to:
- describe the microstructure of high-performance concrete;
- design a high-performance concrete mix;
- design a quality assurance programme for concrete in the concrete plant and on site;
- perform relevant tests on concrete in the fresh and hardened state;
-  evaluate the results of tests on the mechanical properties and durability of concrete;
- design and calculate high-performance concrete structures;
- develop the technology for the construction of a high-performance concrete structure.

Laboratory and Field Tests of Geomaterials - a student will be able to:
- investigate the technical properties and behaviour of geomaterials;
- explain the terminology and standard testing methods related to the engineering properties of geomaterials;
- select and apply appropriate laboratory and field tests;
- analyse and evaluate the results of laboratory tests;
- raw up a final report on the laboratory and field tests carried out.

 

Postgraduate Doctoral Study of Civil Engineering
Rheology of Materials
- a student will be able to:
- develop and select options of rheological models for concrete;
- develop and select options of rheological models for special concrete;
- appraise functional links of spatial and rheological properties of concrete specimens;
- select concrete composition based on the desired spatial model of normal and special concrete;
- recommend the type of rheometer for certain tests;
- appraise the obtained results.

Novel Construction Materials- a student will be able to:
- select and recommend mix design for self-compacting concrete;
- select and recommend mix design for lightweight concrete (normal and self-compacting);
- select and recommend mix design for the concrete made from recycled materials;
- select and recommend mix design for the high performace concrete;
- select and recommend properties of composite materials;
- test properties, compare and recommend types of insulating materials.

 

Undergraduate Professional Study of Civil Engineering
Building Materials
- a student will be able to:
- design concrete mix composition in terms of required strength, workability and durability;
- compose the quality control program of building materials;
- plan appropriate testing methods of materials;
- lead experimental studies on properties of building materials independently;
- analyze and interpret the test results of properties of building materials.

High-Performance and Ultra-High Performance Concrete Structures - a student will be able to:
- describe the microstructure of high-performance concrete;
- design a high-performance concrete mix;
- design a quality assurance programme for concrete in the concrete plant and on site;
- perform relevant tests on concrete in the fresh and hardened state;
-  evaluate the results of tests on the mechanical properties and durability of concrete;
- design and calculate high-performance concrete structures;
- develop the technology for the construction of a high-performance concrete structure.

Laboratory and Field Tests of Geomaterials - a student will be able to:
- investigate the technical properties and behaviour of geomaterials;
- explain the terminology and standard testing methods related to the engineering properties of geomaterials;
- select and apply appropriate laboratory and field tests;
- analyse and evaluate the results of laboratory tests;
- raw up a final report on the laboratory and field tests carried out.