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Language of Instruction
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English
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Level of Course Unit
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Bachelor's Degree
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Department / Program
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CIVIL ENGINEERING
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Type of Program
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Formal Education
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Type of Course Unit
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Elective
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Course Delivery Method
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Face To Face
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Objectives of the Course
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Course Content
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The course focuses on the durability of concrete, which is the ability of concrete to resist weathering action, chemical attack, abrasion, or any other process of deterioration. The course covers discussions of important aspects of durability of concrete such as salt crystallization, frost action, effect of fire, deterioration of concrete by chemical reactions (sulfate attack, alkali-aggregate reaction, corrosion of embedded steel in concrete, sea water attack). The teaching-learning methods of the course consist of lectures, individual literature research and group works/presentations on case studies.
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Course Methods and Techniques
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Prerequisites and co-requisities
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None
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Course Coordinator
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None
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Name of Lecturers
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Prof.Dr. BURAK UZAL
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Assistants
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None
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Work Placement(s)
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No
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Recommended or Required Reading
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