Diploma In Civil Engineering

COURSE OUTLINECC203 CONCRETE TECHNOLOGY

Credit(s): 3Lecture: 30 hours, Practical: 45 hours

SYNOPSIS:CONCRETE TECHNOLOGY course provides the students with the knowledge and understanding of concrete material and concrete mix design in the construction industries. The course includes conducting laboratory work for concrete testing, preparation, transportation, casting, compaction and treatment of concrete. The construction methods of reinforced, precast and prestressed concrete are also included.

PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES (PLO)Upon completion of the programme, graduates should be able to:

1. Posesses and apply civil engineering knowledge.2. Demonstrate technical skills in civil engineering.3. Understand and commit professionally, ethically and humane responsibility, in line the code of conduct.4. Communicate effectively both in written and spoken form with other collegue and community.5. Identify and provide creative, innovative and effective solution to civil engineering problems.6. Recognise the need and to engage in, life long learning and profesional development.7. Self motivate and enhance entrepreneurship skill for career development.8. Work collaboratively as team members.

9. Demonstrate leaderships skills to lead a team.

LEARNING OUTCOMES Upon completion of this course, students should be able to:-

No. Course Learning Outcome (CLO) PLO GSA & LD

1. Describe concrete material and mixtures ( C1) PLO1 LD1 / C1

2. Explain properties and behaviour of different types of concrete structure materials and application in practise . ( C2).

PLO1 LD1/ C2

3. Conduct concreting works and laboratory tests according to safety design. (P2).

PLO2

LD2 / (P2)

4. Demonstrate positive team working attributes actively in group for laboratory tests that yield valid result ( A2 )

PLO9 LD9 / A2

Generic Student Attributes (GSA): GSA 1 Communications Skills GSA 2 Critical Thinking and Problem Solving Skills GSA 3 Teamwork Skills GSA 4 Moral and Professional Ethics GSA 5 Leadership Skills GSA 6 Information Management Skills and

Continuous Learning GSA 7 Entrepreneurship Skills

Learning Domain (LD):LD 1 Knowledge LD 2 Technical Skills LD 3 Professionalism and Ethics LD 4 Social Skills and Responsibilities LD 5 Communication Skills LD 6 Critical Thinking LD 7 Life Long Learning LD 8 Entrepreneurial Skills LD 9 Teamwork / Leadership Skills

STUDENT LEARNING TIME (SLT)

Teaching and Learning ActivitiesSLT

(hours)FACE TO FACE

Delivery ModeLecture [ 2 hour(s) X 15 week(s)]Practical [ 3 hour(s) X 15 week(s)]

3045

Coursework Assessment (CA)Lecture – hour-assessment - Theory Test [ 2 ] - Theory Quiz [ 2 ] - Discussion [ 0 ]Practical - hour- assessment [ 0]

- Laboratory Exercises [ 3 ]Tutorial – hour- assessment

- Tutorial Exercises [ 3 ]

22

3

NON FACE TO FACECoursework Assement (CA)Other assessment [ 2 ] 10Preparation and ReviewLecture [ 1 hour(s) X 15 week(s)]-Preparation before theory class eg: download lesson notes [ / ]-Review after theory class eg : additional references , discussion. [ ]

Practical [ 1 hour(s) x 15 week(s)]-Preparation before practical class/field work/survey eg:review notes , checklist/lab sheets[ / ]-Post practical activity eg: lab report, additional references and discussion sessionsession. [ ]-Preparation before studio work presentation/critique. [ ]

Tutorial [2 hour(s)x 15 week(s)-Preparation for tutorial

Assessment-Preparation for test [ 1 ] [1 hour(s)x 2= 2]-Preparation for quiz [ 1 ] [1 hour(s)x 2 =2]

30

4TOTAL 120

Credit=SLT/40 3

Remarks:1. Suggested time for Quiz = 10 -15 minutes Test (theory)= 20-30 minutes Test (Practical)=45 to 60 minutes2. 40 National hours is equivalent to 1 credit

TEACHING METHODOLOGYLecture, Question & Answer, Demonstration, Laboratory, Tutorial, Self-directed learning, Presentation, Assignment.

WEEKLY SCHEDULE

Week 1 : Students Registration

Week 2 - 5 : 1.0 – Concrete Material and Mixture

Week 6 - 8 : 2.0 – Concrete Work At The Site Construction

Week 9- 11 : 3.0 – Reinforced Concrete

Week 10 : Mid-Semester Break

Week 12-13 : 4.0 – Construction Method Of Reinforced Concrete

Week 14-15 : 5.0 – Prestressed Concrete

Week 16-17 : 6.0 – Precast Concrete And Prefabrication Technology

Week 18 : 7.0 – Lightweight Concrete

Week 19-20 : Revision Week and Final Examination

GRADING (CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT)

No. Assessment Number (minimum)

% total Week

1 Quiz 2 10 W6, W17

2 Theory Test 2 20 W9, W18

3 Practical Work 4 60 Refer to Practical Work Schedule

4 Other Assessment Taski. Assignment 2 10 W11, W18

Overall Total 10 100

PRACTICAL WORK SCHEDULE

No. Lab Title Hours Week

1 Compacting Factor Test

18

W7,W82 Slump Test

5 Cube Test (7 days) W12,W13

6 Cube Test (28 days) W11,W12

7 Fineness Test

12W14,W15

8 Mortar Test

9 Softening Points W7,W8

10 Silt Test6

W4,W5,W611 Sand Segregation Test

12 Sieve Analysis Test 3

13Reinforced concrete test ( Rectangular & cylinder)

6 W16,W17

14 Discussion & Presentation 3 W18

Overall Total 46

REFERENCES :

Bungey, JH (1994). Testing of Concrete in Structures (2th ed.). Blackie Academic & Professional.London.

Gambhir, ML (1986). Concrete Technology. Tata McGraw-Hill. New Delhi .

Kamarudin Mohd Yusof (1995). Pengenalan Kekuatan & Ketahanlasakan Konkrit . DPB K. Lumpur.

Mehta, P.K and Menteiro, P.J.M (1993). Concrete: Structure, Properties and Materials (2th ed.). Prentice Hall

Mindess, S and Young , J.F (1981). Concrete. Eaglewood Cliffs .Prentice Hal .

Neville, Am, and Brooke JJ (1990). Concrete.Thechnology. Longman ELBS