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SemesterCourse Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleT+P+LCreditNumber of ECTS CreditsLast Updated Date
7CE447ADMIXTURES FOR CONCRETE3+0+03415.08.2025

 
Course Details
Language of Instruction English
Level of Course Unit Bachelor'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 The main objective of this course is to thoroughly examine the significance and impact of concrete admixtures in construction materials. In this context, the course aims to achieve the following goals:

1. Developing a comprehensive understanding of concrete admixtures
2. Enabling to assess the impact of admixtures on concrete properties
3. Equipping students with admixture selection skills
4. Enhancing research and critical thinking abilities
Course Content The course focuses on concrete admixtures as materials other than water, aggregate and hydraulic cement. It provides fundamental knowledge on the properties of air-entraining agents, chemical and mineral admixtures for concrete as well as their mechanisms of action. More specifically, the course covers the air-entraining agents; water reducers; set retarders and accelerators; natural pozzolans, fly ashes, silica fumes, ground granulated blast furnace slags as mineral admixtures; corrosion inhibitors, permeability –reducing admixtures and coloring admixtures.
Course Methods and Techniques The teaching methods for this course consist of theoretical lectures, in-class discussions, and literature reviews. Students will reinforce the knowledge gained during the course through group work and in-class activities. Interactive presentations and discussions that encourage student participation will also be part of the course.
Prerequisites and co-requisities None
Course Coordinator None
Name of Lecturers Research Assist.Dr. Muhammet Atasever https://avesis.agu.edu.tr/muhammet.atasever muhammet.atasever@agu.edu.tr
Assistants Research Assist. Hediye Yorulmaz https://avesis.agu.edu.tr/hediye.yorulmaz hediye.yorulmaz@agu.edu.tr
Work Placement(s) No

Recommended or Required Reading
Resources Tokyay, M. (2016). Cement and concrete mineral admixtures. CRC Press.
Course Notes 1. Basic Materials of Construction Erdoğan, S. T., Erdoğan, T. Y. METU Press, Ankara, 2014.

2. Concrete: Microstructure, Properties, and Materials Mehta, P., Monterio, P. J. M. McGraw-Hill Education, 2014.

3. Cement and Concrete Mineral Admixtures Tokyay, M. CRC Press, London, 2016.

Course Category
Mathematics and Basic Sciences %10
Engineering %70
Science %10
Field %10

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
Yarıyıl İçi Çalışmalarının Başarı Notunun Katkısı 1 % 20
Yarıl yılSonu Sınavı/Dönem Projesinin Başarı Notuna Katkısı 1 % 25
Ödev 5 % 25
Final examination 1 % 30
Total
8
% 100

 
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration Total Work Load
Sınıf İçi Aktivitesi 3 14 42
Sunum için Hazırlık 15 1 15
Ders dışı çalışma 2 14 28
Der Dışı Final Sınavı 20 1 20
Ders Dışı Ara Sınav 15 1 15
Total Work Load   Number of ECTS Credits 4 120

 
Course Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
NoLearning Outcomes
1 Define the functions and classifications of chemical and mineral admixtures used in concrete
2 Explain the mechanisms through which admixtures influence fresh and hardened concrete properties
3 Evaluate the compatibility of different admixtures with various cement types and environmental conditions
4 Interpret and analyze results from standard tests used to assess the effectiveness of admixtures
5 Identify sustainability and durability concerns associated with the use of admixtures in concrete production

 
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTopicsStudy MaterialsMaterials
1 Introduction to Construction Materials No prior knowledge required 1_Introduction to Construction Materials (Week 1 Lecture Notes)
2 Production of Portland Cement No prior knowledge required 2_Production of Portland Cement (Week 2 Lecture Notes)
3 Hydration of Portland Cement No prior knowledge required 3_Hydration of Portland Cement (Week 3 Lecture Notes)
4 Tests on Portland Cement No prior knowledge required 4_Tests on Portland Cement (Week 4 Lecture Notes)
5 Chemical Admixtures No prior knowledge required 5_Chemical Admixtures (Week 5 Lecture Notes)
6 Introduction to Mineral Admixtures No prior knowledge required 6_Introduction to Mineral Admixtures (Week 6 Lecture Notes)
7 Materials of Low or No Reactivity No prior knowledge required 7_Materials of Low or No Reactivity (Week 7 Lecture Notes)
8 Pozzolans No prior knowledge required 8_Pozzolans (Week 8 Lecture Notes)
9 Latent Hydraulic Materials No prior knowledge required 9_Latent Hydraulic Materials (Week 9 Lecturer Notes)
10 Effects of Mineral Admixtures on the Properties of Fresh Concrete No prior knowledge required 10_Influence of Mineral Admixtures on Hydration of PC (Week 10 Lecture Notes)
11 Effects of Mineral Admixtures on the Properties of Hardened Concrete No prior knowledge required 11_Effects of Mineral Admixtures on the Properties of Hardened Concrete (Week 11 Lecture Notes)
12 Effects of Mineral Admixtures on Durability of Concrete No prior knowledge required 12_Effects of Mineral Admixtures on Durability of Concrete (Week 12 Lecture Notes)

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

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

  
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