Shrinkage and Cracking of Concrete: Mechanisms and Impact on Durability

Language of instruction: English

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Concrete is generally viewed as a durable construction material. However, the long-term performance of a concrete structure can be greatly compromised by early-age cracking. This course will explain how shrinkage of concrete leads to cracking and how control of shrinkage allows increasing the expected durability of a concrete structure.

Lectures

Wed 10:00-12:00
HIL F 10.3

P.Lura

For each lecture, lecture notes will be provided. In addition, one or two research papers for each lecture will be indicated as supportive information.

The students will be also provided with a DVD containing the teaching material of a previous course on the same topic, including 16 hours of filmed lectures.