GAZI UNIVERSITY INFORMATION PACKAGE - 2019 ACADEMIC YEAR

COURSE DESCRIPTION
CONCRETE LABORATORY/İNM 334
Course Title: CONCRETE LABORATORY
Credits 3 ECTS 4
Course Semester 6 Type of The Course Compulsory
COURSE INFORMATION
 -- (CATALOG CONTENT)
 -- (TEXTBOOK)
 -- (SUPPLEMENTARY TEXTBOOK)
 -- (PREREQUISITES AND CO-REQUISITES)
 -- LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION
  Turkish
 -- COURSE OBJECTIVES
 -- COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES
Taking precautions related to work safety, it may prepare the materials and equipments for experiment.
Can make cement experiments and interpret the results.
They can do the portait experiments and interpret the results.
Can make fresh concrete experiments and interpret the results.
Can make destructive / non-destructive tests of solidified concrete and can write technical report by interpreting the results.
 -- MODE OF DELIVERY
  The mode of delivery of this course is Face to face
 --WEEKLY SCHEDULE
1. Week  Definition of concrete composition elements, its place and importance in concrete production, Explaining safety precautions
2. Week  Quality control tests of cement; consistency water and setting time tests and test results according to the relevant TS EN and literature analysis by preparing the report.
3. Week  Quality control tests of cement; volume stability and compressive strength test results according to relevant TS EN and literature analysis by preparing the report.
4. Week  Aggregate quality control experiments; sieve analysis (particle size distribution) test results according to the relevant TS EN and literature analysis by preparing the report.
5. Week  Aggregate quality control experiments; preparation of the report by analyzing the results of water absorption and density test according to relevant TS EN and literature.
6. Week  Aggregate quality control experiments; analysis of flatness index, fragmentation resistance, loose and compacted unit weight and methylene blue test results according to relevant TS EN and literature.
7. Week  Mixed water and additives sought properties, concrete use criteria
8. Week  Concrete design and mixing (based on TS EN 206 and TS 802) calculation
9. Week  Concrete mixture (based on TS EN 206 and TS 802) calculation and sample preparation for compressive strength
10. Week  Fresh concrete quality control tests; Slump, Ve-Be, Contamination Factor and air quantity determination of the test results according to the relevant TS EN and literature analysis report preparation.
11. Week  Theoretical + Applied I. Midterm exam / Core drilling and quality control testing of hardened concrete
12. Week  Hardened concrete quality control tests; Compressive strength, approximate compressive strength tests with concrete test hammer and ultra sound device. Analysis of these test results according to relevant TS EN and literature and preparation of the report.
13. Week  Mid-term exam II (Destructive and non-destructive testing of 28-day designed concrete sample). Analysis of these test results according to relevant TS EN and literature and preparation of the report.
14. Week  Visual or written presentation of analysis reports as a result of the study
15. Week  Final exam
16. Week  
 -- TEACHING and LEARNING METHODS
 -- ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
 
Quantity
Total Weighting (%)
 Midterm Exams
2
40
 Assignment
9
20
 Application
0
0
 Projects
0
0
 Practice
0
0
 Quiz
0
0
 Percent of In-term Studies  
60
 Percentage of Final Exam to Total Score  
40
 -- WORKLOAD
 Activity  Total Number of Weeks  Duration (weekly hour)  Total Period Work Load
 Weekly Theoretical Course Hours
12
2
24
 Weekly Tutorial Hours
12
2
24
 Reading Tasks
12
1
12
 Searching in Internet and Library
10
1
10
 Material Design and Implementation
10
1
10
 Report Preparing
10
1
10
 Preparing a Presentation
2
1
2
 Presentation
3
1
3
 Midterm Exam and Preperation for Midterm Exam
2
1
2
 Final Exam and Preperation for Final Exam
2
1
2
 Other (should be emphasized)
6
1
6
 TOTAL WORKLOAD: 
105
 TOTAL WORKLOAD / 25: 
4.2
 Course Credit (ECTS): 
4
 -- COURSE'S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM
NO
 PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES
1
2
3
4
5
1Having a sufficient substructure concerning basic mathematics as well as natural and applied sciences, also having the competence in use of theoretical knowledge along with application experiences in engineering solutionsX
2Equipped with determination, formulation and solution skills of complex engineering problems, and having the ability to select and apply appropriate analysis and modeling methodsX
3Ability to design a complex system, process, equipment or product meeting certain needs under realistic limitations and conditions. In this way, having the skill to use modern designing methods (realistic limitations and conditions include subjects such as economics, environmental conditions, sustainability, productivity, ethics, health, security, social and political problems)X
4Having the ability to develop, select and use of modern methods and tools, talented to use of informatics technologies effectivelyX
5Having the ability to design an experimental setup, carry out experiments, acquire data, analyze and interpret the outcomesX
6Having the ability to study in interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary teams effectively and talented to carry out individual studiesX
7Having the ability in written and oral Turkish communication and use of a foreign language (at least)X
8Awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning, having the ability to access knowledge, following developments in science and technology and renewing himself/herselfX
9Awareness of professional and ethical responsibilitiesX
10Having informed of applications in professional life including project and amendment management, awareness of entrepreneurship, reformism and sustainable developmentX
11Information regarding the universal and social effects of engineering applications on health, environment and security as well as problems of era; awareness of legal results of engineering solutionsX
12Possessing administrative skillsX
 -- NAME OF LECTURER(S)
   (Assoc.ProfOsman ŞİMŞEK , Prof. Salih YAZICIOĞLU )
 -- WEB SITE(S) OF LECTURER(S)
   ()
 -- EMAIL(S) OF LECTURER(S)
   (simsek@gazi.edu.tr , syazicioglu@gazi.edu.tr)