49151 Concrete Technology and Practice
6cp; 3hpw; availability: all coursesRequisite(s): 120 credit points of completed study in C10061 Bachelor of Engineering Diploma in Engineering Practice OR 120 credit points of completed study in C10066 Bachelor of Engineering Science OR 120 credit points of completed study in C10067 Bachelor of Engineering
These requisites may not apply to students in certain courses.
There are also course requisites for this subject. See access conditions.
Postgraduate
Subject coordinator: Dr R Sri Ravindrarajah
This subject develops advanced engineering knowledge and capabilities pertaining to the materials, specification, production, testing, properties and application of high-performance concrete. The topics covered in this subjects include: cements and cementitious materials additions; advances in admixture technology; sustainable concrete technology; failure process of concrete; precast concrete; assessment of in-situ strength of concrete; special concretes – high-performance concrete; high-strength concrete; self-compacting concrete; fibre-reinforced concrete; lightweight concrete; and polymer concrete and sprayed concrete. Individual projects form a part of the learning process.
Assessment: Assignments (20 per cent), seminar (5 per cent), major report (25 per cent), examination (50 per cent).
Typical availability
Spring semester, City campus
This subject is offered in odd years only; it will next be offered in 2009.
For detailed information, see the full subject description at:
http://www.eng.uts.edu.au/Current_Students/postgraduate/subject_desc/49151.htm
Fee information
2009 contribution for post-2008 Commonwealth-supported students: $926.50
Note: Students who commenced prior to 1 January 2008 should consult the Student contribution charges for Commonwealth supported students
Not all students are eligible for Commonwealth Supported places.
2009 amount for undergraduate domestic fee-paying students: $2,650.00
Note: Fees for Postgraduate domestic fee-paying students and international students are charged according to the course they are enrolled in. Students should refer to the Annual Fees Schedule.
Subject EFTSL: 0.125Access conditions
Note: The requisite information presented in this subject description covers only academic requisites. Full details of all enforced rules, covering both academic and admission requisites, are available at Access conditions and My Student Admin.
