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COURSE INFORMATION FOR CURRENT SEMESTER/TERM
Academy/Faculty/Institute/Centre Engineering
Department Civil Engineering
Programme Bachelor of Engineering (Civil)
Course Code* KAEA4328
Course Title* Concrete Engineering and Technology
Course Pre-requisite(s)/ Minimum Nil
Requirement(s)
Student Learning Time (SLT)* 82 hours
Credit* 2
Course Learning Outcomes* On completion of the course, students are able to:
Recognize and choose suitable concrete mixes and develop concrete
specifications for different usage and applications.
Evaluate and choose the most suitable and cost effective method and
equipment to produce and handle concrete for major construction
works.
Identify problems relating to concreting works in hot weather and formulate
remedial measures.
Define and diagnose problems in concrete arising from chemical attacks
and propose preventive and remedial measures.
Employ non- and semi-destructive test methods for appraising as built
concrete structures.
Formulate strategies for structural appraisal and assessment of
deteriorating and damaged concrete structures.
Transferable Skills Critical Thinking and Problem solving
Synopsis of Course Contents Introduction – concrete mixes, quality control, concrete specifications.
Concrete production – batching, mixing, transporting and site handling,
compaction. Ready mix concrete. Pumped concrete. Hot weather
concreting. Durability of concrete. Chemical attack. Reinforcement
corrosion. Structural appraisal procedures and strategies. Non- and semi-
Learning Strategies (lecture, tutorial, Lectures, Assignment
workshop, discussion, etc)
Assessment Weightage* Continuous Assessment : 40%
Final Examination : 60%
Methodologies for Feedback on Marks for Continuous Assessment will be given before the final exam.
Performance Grades will be given for the final examination
Criteria in Summative Assessment Refer to University of Malaya (First Degree Studies) Rules 2013 and
University of Malaya (First Degree Studies) Regulations 2013.
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