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SemesterCourse Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleT+P+LCreditNumber of ECTS CreditsLast Updated Date
2SIE531NANOTECHNOLOGY FOR SUSTAINABLE CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS3+0+037,514.05.2025

 
Course Details
Language of Instruction English
Level of Course Unit Master's Degree
Department / Program SUSTAINABLE URBAN INFRASTRUCTURE ENGINEERING
Type of Program Formal Education
Type of Course Unit Elective
Course Delivery Method Face To Face
Objectives of the Course Objectives Demonstrating nanotechnological methods and techniques used to improve sustainability of construction materials
Introducing nanomaterials used in construction
Providing practical applications of nanotechnology use in construction materials
Course Content Description The course aims to give understanding of innovative approaches and applications that have emerged in recent years in the development of sustainable construction materials. The course covers nanotechnology in eco-efficient construction, nanoscience and nanoengineering of cement-based materials, use of carbon nanotubes and nanofibers in cementitious materials, nanoparticles for high performance concrete, self-sensing concrete with nanomaterials, nanotechnology in steel, paints and thermal insulation materials, photocatalytic applications, safety issues relating to nanomaterials.
Course Methods and Techniques
Prerequisites and co-requisities None
Course Coordinator None
Name of Lecturers Associate Prof.Dr. BURAK UZAL burak.uzal@agu.edu.tr
Assistants None
Work Placement(s) No

Recommended or Required Reading
Resources Nanotechnology in Eco-efficient Construction: Materials, Processes and Applications (Woodhead Publishing Series in Civil and Structural Engineering) 2nd Edition by Fernando Pacheco-Torgal (Editor), Maria Vittoria Diamanti (Editor), Ali Nazari (Editor), & 3 more Part of: Woodhead Publishing Series in Civil and Structural Engineering, 2018
Course Notes Nanoscience and nanoengineering of cement-based materials LO2, LO3
Use of carbon nanotubes and nanofibers in cementitious materials LO1, LO2
Nanoparticles for high performance concrete LO1, LO2
Self-sensing concrete with nanomaterials LO1, LO2
Nanotechnology in steel, paints and thermal insulation materials LO1, LO2, LO3
Photocatalytic applications LO1, LO2
Safety issues relating to nanomaterials LO4

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 5 % 50
Final examination 1 % 50
Total
6
% 100

 
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration Total Work Load
Araştırma Ödevi 2 4 8
Münazara 5 3 15
Tartışma 5 3 15
Yazılı Sınav 2 2 4
Sunum için Hazırlık 1 4 4
Sunum 1 2 2
Okuma 10 2 20
Araştırma 8 4 32
Kişisel Çalışma 14 3 42
Ders dışı çalışma 14 3 42
Yüz Yüze Ders 14 3 42
Final Sınavı 1 2 2
Total Work Load   Number of ECTS Credits 7,5 228

 
Course Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
NoLearning Outcomes
1 Criticize nanotechnological methods and techniques to improve sustainability of construction materials.
2 Select proper nanotechnological approach to provide special functionalities
3 Examine nanostructure of construction materials
4 Evaluate safety risks of using nanomaterials and to take proper precautions

 
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTopicsStudy MaterialsMaterials
1 Introduction / Nanotechnology in eco-efficient construction
2 Nanoscience and nanoengineering of cement-based materials
3 Nanoparticles for high performance concrete
4 Self-sensing concrete with nanomaterials
5 Self-sensing concrete with nanomaterials
7 The use of nanotechnology to improve the bulk and surface properties of steel for structural applications
8 Thin films and nanostructured coatings for eco- efficient buildings
9 High performance thermal insulation materials for buildings
10 Photocatalytic applications - self-cleaning and photo sterilization in mortars, tiles, glasses and paints
11 Photocatalytic applications - self-cleaning and photo sterilization in mortars, tiles, glasses and paints
13 Safety issues relating to nanomaterials for construction applications
14 Safety issues relating to nanomaterials for construction applications

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

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

  
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