Advanced Topics in the Science and Technology of Concrete

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Free Online Course: Advanced Topics in the Science and Technology of Concrete provided by Swayam is a comprehensive online course, which lasts for 4 weeks long. The course is taught in English and is free of charge. Upon completion of the course, you can receive an e-certificate from Swayam. Advanced Topics in the Science and Technology of Concrete is taught by Prof. Ravindra Gettu & Prof. Manu Santhanam.

Overview
  • International experts on the science and technology of concrete will give brief lectures to highlight advanced topics based on their own research. This will introduce the student to new fields of research and give them an opportunity to learn more than what is usually covered in courses on concrete technology. INTENDED AUDIENCE:Research scholars and scientists working in the areas of concrete science and technologyPREREQUISITES :Should have taken courses in Concrete Technology, and preferably Advanced Concrete TechnologyINDUSTRY SUPPORT :Industry with R&D in the area of cement and concrete

Syllabus
  • Week 1: Guest lecture on Calcium Sulphoaluminate Cement, by Prof. Piyush Chaunsali, IIT Madras. Guest lectures on Micro-structural characterisation of cementitious materials, Prof. Karen Scrivener, EPFL, Switzerland
    Week 2: Closed-loop testing of concrete. Guest lectures on Performance of Fiber reinforced materials: Historic prospective and glance into the future, by Prof. Surendra P. Shah, Northwestern University
    Week 3:Durability parameters of concrete. Sulphate attack. Guest lectures on Development and performance approach for durability and service life production for structures, by Prof. Mark Alexander, Univ. of Cape Town
    Week 4: Corrosion of steel reinforcement in concrete. Life cycle assessment of concrete.