Course Description
This course consists of three parts. First part covers basic properties of cements, mineral/chemical admixtures, and concrete production. Second part covers mechanical properties including compressive and tensile strength, multi-axial loading, composite models, and fracture mechanics. Models of porosity and microstructures are also discussed. Third part covers durability and deterioration mechanisms including corrosion of steel in concrete, mass transport, service life prediction. Advanced laboratory techniques are discussed. This course also covers emerging topics such as geopolymers and aluminate cements.
Spring 2026
Instructors
Meeting Patterns
Classes Start:
January 12, 2026
Classes End:
April 28, 2026
Location:
02220 Engineering Building 3
Class Days:
T H
Class Start Time:
10:15am
Class End Time:
11:30am
Class Type:
Lecture
Credits:
3.00
Restrictions:
Prerequisite: CE 332 and CE 225 R: Graduate Students Only