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SemesterCourse Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleT+P+LCreditNumber of ECTS CreditsLast Updated Date
1CE642ÇİMENTO VE BETON İÇİN MİNERAL KATKILAR3+0+037,514.05.2025

 
Course Details
Language of Instruction English
Level of Course Unit Doctorate's Degree
Department / Program CIVIL ENGINEERING
Type of Program Formal Education
Type of Course Unit Elective
Course Delivery Method Face To Face
Objectives of the Course Objectives Providing advanced knowledge of mineral admixtures.
Encouraging critical evaluation of admixture effects on concrete.
Applying theory to practical concrete technology challenges.
Promoting sustainable and eco-friendly concrete solutions.
Course Content Description This course explores the pivotal role of mineral admixtures in modern concrete technology, focusing on natural pozzolans, fly ashes, blast furnace slag, silica fume, and limestone powder. It covers their chemical and mineralogical composition, particle morphology, and performance effects in both fresh and hardened concrete. Through a detailed analysis of their influence on the hydration of Portland cement and subsequent impacts on workability, strength, and durability of concrete, the course integrates fundamental principles with practical applications, adhering to international standards. The course aligns with doctorate level studies by providing an in-depth understanding of mineral admixtures' chemical, mineralogical, and performance characteristics, enabling doctoral candidates to explore their impacts on concrete properties and develop innovations in sustainable concrete technology.
Course Methods and Techniques
Prerequisites and co-requisities None
Course Coordinator None
Name of Lecturers Prof.Dr. BURAK UZAL
Assistants None
Work Placement(s) No

Recommended or Required Reading
Resources Mineral Admixtures in Cement and Concrete 1st Edition by Jayant D. Bapat (Author), CRC Press, 2017

Course Category
Engineering %30
Engineering Design %30
Science %10
Field %30

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Activities are given in detail in the section of "Assessment Methods and Criteria" and "Workload Calculation"

Assessment Methods and Criteria
In-Term Studies Quantity Percentage
Ödev 2 % 30
Sunum/Seminer 1 % 30
Final examination 1 % 40
Total
4
% 100

 
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration Total Work Load
Belirsiz 5 5 25
Sunum için Hazırlık 3 15 45
Sunum 3 3 9
Okuma 5 3 15
Rapor 1 5 5
Araştırma 5 3 15
İnceleme 5 3 15
Yüz Yüze Ders 14 3 42
Derse Devam 14 3 42
Final Sınavı 1 12 12
Total Work Load   Number of ECTS Credits 7,5 225

 
Course Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
NoLearning Outcomes
1 Determine the chemical and mineralogical composition of various mineral admixtures and their roles in cement chemistry and concrete technology
2 Critique the interactions between mineral admixtures and Portland cement during the hydration process to understand their effects on the microstructural development of concrete.
3 Assess the modifications in concrete properties for different types of mineral admixtures
4 Assess international standards and guidelines for the use of mineral admixtures.
5 Devise knowledge of mineral admixtures to propose innovative solutions in the creation of special concretes

 
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTopicsStudy MaterialsMaterials
1 Introduction to Mineral Admixtures for Cement and Concrete
2 Classification and Importance of Mineral Admixtures
3 Ground Granulated Blast Furnace Slag (GGBS): Production, Properties, and Strength Development
4 Silica Fume: Microstructure and Contribution to Durability
5 Natural Pozzolans: Volcanic Tuffs, Pumice, Diatomite
6 Metakaolin and Thermally Activated Clay Admixtures
7 Carbonate-based Admixtures
8 Chemical and Physical Characterization Methods
9 Hydration Kinetics and Thermal Analysis
10 Effects on Mechanical Properties: Compressive and Flexural Strength
11 Durability Performance: Sulfate, Chloride, and Carbonation Resistance
12 Sustainability and Environmental Impacts: Carbon Footprint and LCA Applications
13 Performance Optimization and Multiple Admixture Systems
14 Discussion on Recent Research

 
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7 P8 P9 P10 P11 P12
C1 5 4 4 5 3 3 5 5 3 3 4 4
C2 5 5 4 4 3 5 5 4 4 3
C3 2 4 5 4 3 3 3 5
C4 3 4 4 4 3 4 4 3 3 5
C5 3 4 3 4 3 5 4 3 3 5

  Contribution: 1: Very Slight 2:Slight 3:Moderate 4:Significant 5:Very Significant

  
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