Concrete Technology (DCE 202)
This course focuses on understanding the materials, properties, and practical aspects of concrete used in construction. It provides knowledge about the basic ingredients of concrete such as cement, aggregates, and water, including their properties, testing methods, and relevant BIS specifications.
Students learn about the behavior of fresh and hardened concrete, the importance of the water-cement ratio, and the process of concrete mix design as per IS 10262. It also covers methods for testing concrete strength, including compressive strength tests and non-destructive tests like rebound hammer and ultrasonic pulse velocity.
The course emphasizes quality control in concrete construction, including steps like batching, mixing, transportation, placing, compaction, curing, and finishing. It also includes topics such as formwork, stripping time, joints, and waterproofing.
Additionally, students study the use of chemical admixtures and different types of special concretes like ready-mix concrete and fibre-reinforced concrete, along with their advantages and limitations.
Finally, the course addresses concreting under extreme weather conditions, explaining the effects and necessary precautions for both hot and cold weather concreting.
Overall Outcome
After completing this course, students will be able to:
- Select suitable materials for concrete
- Design concrete with required strength
- Ensure quality control during construction
- Apply appropriate techniques in different environmental conditions
- Teacher: RADHA TOMAR