Nevşehir Hacı Bektaş Veli University Course Catalogue
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| Year/Semester of Study | 1 / Spring 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 | MUHAMMET GÜNEŞ (muhammet.gunes@nevsehir.edu.tr) | ||||
| Name of Lecturer(s) | |||||
| Language of Instruction | Turkish | ||||
| Work Placement(s) | None | ||||
| Objectives of the Course | |||||
| The aim of this course is to provide information about the materials used in the production of alkali-activated binders, their usage areas, their positive and negative aspects compared to Portland cement, design principles, production techniques, application areas, and their resistance to external influences. | |||||
| Learning Outcomes | PO | MME | |
| The students who succeeded in this course: | |||
| LO-1 | Knows the properties of alkali-activated binders and other alternative binders. |
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. 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 |
| LO-2 | Knows the engineering properties of alkali-activated binders. |
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. 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 |
| LO-3 | Knows the application areas of alkali-activated binders. |
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. 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 |
| LO-4 | Can compare the strength properties of alkali-activated binders with Portland cement. |
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. 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. PO-3 Designs and performs scientific researches and / or applications related to the field. PO-4 Develops and applies ideas, methods or approaches to solve problems encountered in the field scientifically. PO-5 Identifies the needs for solving a problem and develops and implements related processes. PO-7 Follows the updates related to the profession, produces thoughts and comments. |
Examination |
| LO-5 | Can compare the resistance of alkali-activated binders against external influences with Portland cement. |
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. 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. PO-3 Designs and performs scientific researches and / or applications related to the field. PO-4 Develops and applies ideas, methods or approaches to solve problems encountered in the field scientifically. PO-5 Identifies the needs for solving a problem and develops and implements related processes. PO-7 Follows the updates related to the profession, produces thoughts and comments. |
Examination |
| PO: Programme Outcomes MME:Method of measurement & Evaluation |
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| Course Contents | ||
| The content of this course includes alternative binders to Portland cement, alkaline activation systems, the resistance of alkaline activated binders against physical and chemical effects, and the properties of concretes produced with alkaline activated binders. | ||
| Weekly Course Content | ||
| Week | Subject | Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
| 1 | Introduction (definitions, history and application areas) | Lecture, Question Answer, Discussion |
| 2 | Alternative binders to Portland cement (alkali-activated binders, calcium aluminate cement, supersulfate cement, etc.) | Lecture, Question Answer, Discussion |
| 3 | Activation systems with alkalis (types, application areas, composition and characterization of hydration products) | Lecture, Question Answer, Discussion |
| 4 | Materials used in the production of alkali-activated binders (activator mixtures and binder components) | Lecture, Question Answer, Discussion |
| 5 | Slag-based alkali-activated binders (activator systems used, systems formed by substituting other binders for slag, hydration products, basic properties and problematic aspects) | Lecture, Question Answer, Discussion |
| 6 | Fly ash-based alkali-activated binders (activator systems used, hydration products, basic properties and problematic aspects) | Lecture, Question Answer, Discussion |
| 7 | Structures produced using alkali-activated binders | Lecture, Question Answer, Discussion |
| 8 | mid-term exam | |
| 9 | Structures produced using alkali-activated binders | Lecture, Question Answer, Discussion |
| 10 | Resistance of alkali-activated binders to physical and chemical effects | Lecture, Question Answer, Discussion |
| 11 | Resistance of alkali-activated binders to chemical effects | Lecture, Question Answer, Discussion |
| 12 | Properties of high-strength concretes produced with alkali-activated binders (materials, mix properties and fresh properties) | Lecture, Question Answer, Discussion |
| 13 | Microstructural properties of high-strength concretes produced with alkali-activated binders | Lecture, Question Answer, Discussion |
| 14 | Positive and negative aspects of high-strength concrete produced with alkali-activated binders | Lecture, Question Answer, Discussion |
| 15 | Positive and negative aspects of high-strength concrete produced with alkali-activated binder | Lecture, Question Answer, Discussion |
| 16 | final exam | |
| Recommend Course Book / Supplementary Book/Reading | ||
| 1 | Shi, C., Krivenko, P. V., Roy, D. (2006). Alkali-Activated Cements and Concretes. USA and Canada: Taylor and Francis | |
| 2 | Neville, A. M. (1995). Properties of Concrete. Longman Group Limited | |
| 3 | Ramachandran, V. S. (Ed.) (1995). Concrete Admixtures Handbook (2nd ed.). Noyes Publications | |
| Required Course instruments and materials | ||
| Lecture notes, presentations and computer | ||
| Assessment Methods | |||
| Type of Assessment | Week | Hours | Weight(%) |
| mid-term exam | 8 | 2 | 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 | 3 | 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 | 3 | 13 | 39 |
| b) Search in internet/Library | 4 | 13 | 52 |
| 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 | 3 | 7 | 21 |
| mid-term exam | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Own study for final exam | 3 | 7 | 21 |
| final exam | 3 | 1 | 3 |
| 0 | |||
| 0 | |||
| Total work load; | 180 | ||