uLektz Skills

Learning Path

Non-Linear: Random Order

About the Course

Course Description

This course provides students with Concept of Portland cement – Chemical composition, Classification of aggregate, Alkali aggregate reaction, Steps in Manufacture of Concrete–proportion, mixing, placing, compaction, finishing, curing – including various types in each stage., Measurement of workability by different tests and Segregation & bleeding

Objectives

1.Will familiarize about Relation between compression & tensile strength

2.Will demonstrate Modulus of elasticity

3.Will develop Factors in the choice of mix proportions

Prerequisite

There is no particular prerequisite to learn Basics of Concrete Technology you will be able to do very well, if you have these basic skills:

1. Good Analytics Skills

2. Good Understanding Skills

3. Good Communication Skills

Course Study Materials

Module 1: INGREDIENTS OF CONCRETE

1.1 CEMENTS & ADMIXTURES: Portland cement – Chemical composition
1.2 AGGREGATES: Classification of aggregate
1.3 Alkali aggregate reaction
INGREDIENTS OF CONCRETE - ASSESSMENT 10 Questions

Module 2: FRESH CONCRETE

2.1 FRESH CONCRETE: Steps in Manufacture of Concrete–proportion, mixing, placing, compaction, finishing, curing – including various types in each stage.
2.2 Measurement of workability by different tests
2.3 Segregation & bleeding
FRESH CONCRETE - ASSESSMENT 10 Questions

Module 3: HARDENED CONCRETE

3.1 HARDENED CONCRETE: Water / Cement ratio
3.2 Relation between compression & tensile strength
HARDENED CONCRETE - ASSESSMENT 10 Questions

Module 4: ELASTICITY, CREEP & SHRINKAGE

4.1 ELASTICITY, CREEP & SHRINKAGE– Modulus of elasticity
ELASTICITY, CREEP & SHRINKAGE - ASSESSMENT 10 Questions

Module 5: MIX DESIGN

5.1 MIX DESIGN: Factors in the choice of mix proportions
5.2 Quality Control of concrete
MIX DESIGN - ASSESSMENT 10 Questions

Module 6: SPECIAL CONCRETES

6.1 SPECIAL CONCRETES: Ready mixed concrete
6.2 No-fines concrete
6.3 High performance concrete
PECIAL CONCRETES - ASSESSMENT 10 Questions

FINAL ASSESSMENT

FINAL ASSESSMENT 20 Questions

The certificate issued for the Course will have

Student's Name
Photograph
Course Title
Certificate Number
Date of Course Completion
Name(s) and Logo(s) of the Certifying Bodies

Only the e-certificate will be made available. No Hard copies. The certificates issued by The Academic Council of uLektz. can be e-verifiable at www.ulektzskills.com/verify.

Students will be assessed both at the end of each module and at the end of the Course.
Students scoring a minimum of 50% in the assessments are considered for Certifications