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INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE / IMU 507 - TEKLİF EDİLEN İNŞAAT MÜHENDİSLİĞİ (TEZLİ YÜKSEK LİSANS)

Code: IMU 507 Course Title: INTERNAL STRUCTURE OF CONCRETE Theoretical+Practice: 3+0 ECTS: 6
Year/Semester of Study 1 / Fall Semester
Level of Course 2nd Cycle Degree Programme
Type of Course Optional
Department TEKLİF EDİLEN İNŞAAT MÜHENDİSLİĞİ (TEZLİ YÜKSEK LİSANS)
Pre-requisities and Co-requisites None
Mode of Delivery Face to Face
Teaching Period 14 Weeks
Name of Lecturer SERHAT ÇELİKTEN (scelikten@nevsehir.edu.tr)
Name of Lecturer(s)
Language of Instruction Turkish
Work Placement(s) None
Objectives of the Course
Microscopic characterization methods have an important place in concrete quality control and damage detection and diagnosis. Optical and electron-optical techniques enable the analysis of microstructural details. Within the scope of this course, it is aimed to provide students with information that will be the basis for their microstructure research. By presenting literature studies on sample preparation, analysis methods and interpretation of analysis results, students will be provided with theoretical and experimental knowledge and skills.

Learning Outcomes PO MME
The students who succeeded in this course:
LO-1 Knows the advantages and disadvantages of the methods used for the characterization of clinker, cement mortar and concrete microstructure. PO-1 To be able to reach the theoretical and practical knowledge by doing scientific research in the field of Civil Engineering and to be able to use the obtained knowledge.
 		Examination
LO-2 Can establish a relationship between the physical and chemical foundations on which microstructural examination methods are based. PO-6 Works as a team member or team leader in interdisciplinary or interdisciplinary studies related to the field.
 		Examination
LO-3 Can draw conclusions from the findings obtained as a result of microstructural examinations. PO-4 Develops and applies ideas, methods or approaches to solve problems encountered in the field scientifically.
 		Examination
LO-4 Knows the criteria used in the selection of microstructure preparation methods. PO-3 Designs and performs scientific researches and / or applications related to the field.
 		Examination
LO-5 Can diagnose possible causes of durability problems using data obtained from microstructure examinations. PO-2 To be able to carry out studies in the field of Civil Engineering, to be able to select and apply appropriate methods or methods for the purpose.
 		Examination
PO: Programme Outcomes
MME:Method of measurement & Evaluation

Course Contents
The content of this course; Definition and general properties of the materials that make up concrete, structures formed in the internal structure of concrete in response to durability problems, introduction of techniques used for internal structure characterization of concrete, scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and X-ray microanalysis (EDXA) in concrete, X-ray diffraction of concrete, thin section analysis in concrete. , TGA/DTA analysis of concrete and FTIR analysis of concrete are the subjects.
Weekly Course Content
Week Subject Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Definition and general properties of the materials that make up concrete (cement) Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
2 Definition and general properties of the materials forming concrete (aggregate) Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
3 Definition and general properties of the materials that make up concrete (admixtures) Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
4 Changes that may occur in the internal structure of concrete due to durability problems (Physical Effects) Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
5 Changes that may occur in the internal structure of concrete due to durability problems (Chemical Effects) Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
6 Introducing the techniques used for internal structure characterization of concrete Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
7 Comparison of techniques used for internal structure characterization of concrete Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
8 mid-term exam
9 TGA/DTA analysis of concrete Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
10 Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) in concrete Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
11 X-ray microanalysis (EDXA) in concrete Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
12 X-Ray Diffraction of Concrete Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
13 Thin section analysis in concrete Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
14 Mineralogical analysis of concrete Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
15 FTIR analysis of concrete Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
16 final exam
Recommend Course Book / Supplementary Book/Reading
1 Mehta P., Monteiro J. M. (2013) Concrete: Microstructure, Properties, and Materials. McGraw Hill
2 Arslan A. (2022). Beton Teknolojisi. Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık
Required Course instruments and materials

Assessment Methods
Type of Assessment Week Hours Weight(%)
mid-term exam 8 1 40
Other assessment methods
1.Oral Examination
2.Quiz
3.Laboratory exam
4.Presentation
5.Report
6.Workshop
7.Performance Project
8.Term Paper
9.Project
final exam 16 1 60

Student Work Load
Type of Work Weekly Hours Number of Weeks Work Load
Weekly Course Hours (Theoretical+Practice) 3 14 42
Outside Class
       a) Reading 1 14 14
       b) Search in internet/Library 2 14 28
       c) Performance Project 0
       d) Prepare a workshop/Presentation/Report 0
       e) Term paper/Project 0
Oral Examination 0
Quiz 0
Laboratory exam 0
Own study for mid-term exam 7 7 49
mid-term exam 1 1 1
Own study for final exam 7 7 49
final exam 1 1 1
0
0
Total work load; 184