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CVEEN 6225 Concrete Science Spring 2013 Syllabus

Schedule:
Lecture/discussion: Tuesday and Thursday 9:10 10:30am in WEB 2470 A half-day field trip (tentatively Tuesday, January 29th) Laboratory experiments in HEDCO 110 throughout the semester as part of a semester project (can be performed during selected lecture times or outside of the lecture times) A full-day seminar during spring break on Thursday, March 14th

Instructor:
Dr. Amanda Bordelon, bordelon@civil.utah.edu, MCE room 2038, 801-581-3578 Office hours: M W 11:00 am 12:00 pm or just ask if you see that I am in my office

Course Description:
This course addresses fresh and hardened concrete properties, the fundamental physics and chemistry of cement and pozzolanic systems, prediction models for thermal strains, shrinkage and life-cycle; testing of physical properties, preventative measures for deterioration, and the interaction of chemical admixtures with rheological properties. (3 credit hours)

Prerequisite(s):
CVEEN 3510 Civil Engineering Materials AND Graduate standing (or approval by the instructor)

Coarse Outcomes:
At the end of this course, the students should be able to: Explain cement chemistry and hydration products Explain the use of various admixtures and the effect on concrete properties Examine a variety of standard properties to characterize concrete performance Recognize factors of concrete deterioration and explain techniques to repair or prevent such deterioration effects. Summarize, discuss and critique findings of peers and other researchers regarding new concrete technologies

Required Textbook:
Concrete: Microstructure, Properties, and Materials (3rd edition, 2006) By: Mehta and Monteiro ISBN-10: 0071462899 | ISBN-13: 978-0071462891 ~$90 on Amazon, ~$80 for Kindle

Resources:
ACI Manual of Concrete Practice, American Concrete Institute, 2010. Online for all student members. Course website on CANVAS https://uonline.utah.edu/canvas/ - Lab and lecture schedule will be updated via the CANVAS website - Supplementary lecture notes will be posted on CANVAS ASTM Book in Knowledge Commons reserves at Marriott Library (not course reserves) (http://www.lib.utah.edu/) or copies can be found on CANVAS

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CVEEN 6225 Concrete Science Spring 2013 Syllabus

Course Grading Policy:


Scoring will be based out of 100 points for all listed assessments. A breakdown of the requirements for these assessments will be updated and listed on CANVAS. Assignments and Presentations Midterm Exam Semester Project Final Exam Total 25 % 20 % 30 % 25 % 100 % A AB+ B B> 94 > 90 > 87 > 84 > 80

While every attempt will be made to promptly and accurate grade your work, errors can occur. Any changes in grades or request for re-grading will only be done within one week from the time the assignment is returned. The request for changes needs to be in writing using a memorandum format. You can discuss your grade with the instructor, but changes will only be made after you submit your request in writing. The memorandum will include specifics as to what needs to be re-evaluated. Note that being too harsh is not a valid reason for changing a grade! Assignment due dates and times will be posted online through CANVAS. Due dates for homework assignments are subject to change. Any changes to assignments or due dates will be announced in class and/or posted as an announcement through CANVAS. Once the due date and time have past, the assignment will be considered late and will be graded at a 50% reduction as long as it is turned in before the beginning of the next class. No assignments will be accepted after that. The instructor is not responsible for any lost assignments please be sure to submit online if you wish to insure that there is a date and timestamp for your completion. The homework assignments and presentations are intended to help you understand topics that will be either covered in class, found in the reading material, or that you found from external sources. The midterm and final exam will be take-home and used to evaluate your understanding of the topics. You will be responsible for understanding and completing all homework assignments and exams as individuals. You are responsible for citing any external sources for your referenced information on assignments and exams. This can be in any standard citation format. You may work with friends or lab-mates on homework by sharing concepts or equations on assignments, but you are responsible for coming up with your answers and calculations as individuals. You may NOT SHARE WORK OR ANSWERS ON TAKE-HOME EXAMS for this course. Copying someone else homework, using solutions from previous classes, or from the solution manual is considered unethical and will be treated as academic dishonesty.

Disabilities:
The University of Utah seeks to provide equal access to its programs, services and activities for people with disabilities. If you will need accommodations in the class, reasonable prior notice needs to be given to the Center for Disabilities Services, 162 Olpin Union Building, 581-5020 (V/TDD). CDS will work with you and the instructor to make arrangements for accommodations. All information in this course can be made available in alternative format with prior notification to the Center for Disability Services.

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CVEEN 6225 Concrete Science Spring 2013 Syllabus

Student Responsibility:
All students are expected to maintain professional behavior in the classroom and laboratory setting, according to the Student Code, spelled out in the Student Handbook and emphasized at the end of this syllabus. Students have specific rights in the classroom as detailed in Article III of the Code. The Code also specifies proscribed conduct (Article XI) that involves cheating on test, plagiarism, and/or collusion, as well as fraud theft, etc. Students should read the Code carefully and know they are responsible for the content.

Laboratory Policy:
The University of Utah and the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering encourages and supports all programs which promote safety, good health, and well-being of University faculty, staff, students, participants in University sponsored programs, and visitors. It is the policy of the University of Utah and the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering to provide safe and healthful conditions and to reduce injuries and illnesses to the lowest possible level. No task is so important and no service so urgent that it cannot be done safely. SAFETY is a must! Some of the equipment in the laboratory contains moving parts and hot surfaces that can cause bodily harm. While in the laboratory, users must be familiar with The Laboratory Safety Plan, standard laboratory practices, demonstrate common sense, and follow all safety instructions. Carefully inspect all protective equipment prior to use. Do not use defective equipment. Failure to comply with safety directions will result in dismissal from the laboratory. Protective Equipment and Dress: For safety reasons, the following dress code must be followed when working in the lab: Low heeled shoes with fully covered uppers must be worn at all times in the laboratory. Shoes or sandals with open toes shall not be worn. If you feel your shoes may be questionable, then instead wear a different pair of shoes that meets the criteria to be sure. Long pants and long sleeves or laboratory coats must be worn when working in the lab. Eye protection (safety glasses) shall be worn at all times when operating laboratory equipment, handling materials, or when standing near operating equipment. Ordinary prescription glasses are not considered effective eye protection since they lack necessary shielding. Face masks are required for handling some powder materials. Plastic gloves should be used whenever working with cementitious materials. Both face masks and plastic gloves will be available for you during all labs if you ask for them. Thermal gloves shall be worn when handling items from the ovens or hot plates, or when mixing hot materials. Long hair should be held in place behind the head. Jewelry and loose clothing shall not be worn while operating equipment with moving parts. The instructor, teaching assistants, laboratory assistants, or laboratory manager reserve the right to dismiss any student from the laboratory for failure to comply with the dress code requirement.

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