2026Year

Second Semester

Concrete Materials

Lecture

Concrete Materials

Z1100090 Concrete Materials

SUZUKI Sumie

2.0Credits

Tue.5Period

Hachioji Remote

A) A high degree of specialized expertise　100%
B) The skills to use science and technology　0%
C) The ability to conduct research independently, knowledge pertaining to society and occupations, and sense of ethics required of engineers and researchers　0%
D) Creative skills in specific areas of specialization　0%

Focusing on high-strength concrete, which is one of the building materials, we will use English textbooks and domestic reference books and literature to study the materials used in concrete, the characteristics of fresh concrete and hardened concrete, mix design methods, and full-scale construction experiments and material testing methods would be learned. In addition, you will improve their language skills by learning concrete terminology.

Ability to understand basic terminology (Japanese) regarding concrete materials and reinforced concrete structures.

Discussion Debate／Presentation／Other

Lectures will be held remotely (simultaneously in both directions) via Zoom.
The content of each lecture is as follows.

１．Outline of high strength concrete
２. Materials.Part.1 Cement
３. Materials.Part.2 Aggregate
４. Marerials.Part.3 Admixture
５. Method of mix design
６. Properties.Part.1 Properties of fresh concrete
７. Properties.Part.2 Strength characteristics
８. Properties.Part.3 Durability
９. Properties.Part.4 Fire resistance
10. Outline of Construction of High strength concrete
11. Reinforcement construction
12. Concrete construction
13. Internal temperature and strength development
14. Confirmation of result of learning

Regular attendance in class is a prerequisite for grade evaluation. Assignments will be given using textbooks or reference books, and grades will be evaluated based on report creation. The level is somewhere between the qualifications ”Concrete Engineer'' and ”Chief Concrete Engineer'' of the Japan Concrete Institute. The ratio of class attendance and report evaluation is 5:5, and a grade of D (60 points) or higher on a 6-level scale from A+ to F is considered a passing grade.

Feedback on report evaluation

・Design of Modern Highrise Reinforced Concrete Structures (Editor H. Aoyama) /published by Imperial College Press

・コンクリート技術の要点，日本コンクリート工学会編著
・日本建築学会の仕様書(JASS 5）・指針類（高強度コンクリート施工指針等）
・関連する学術論文など

As a general rule, questions and consultations will be accepted by email (Sumie Suzuki: sumie-sk@cc.kogakuin.ac.jp) after class.

Through the background of the spread of concrete structures in Japan and the changes in high-strength concrete technology developed since the late 1980s, we have developed basic knowledge of high-strength concrete used in high-rise buildings and general concrete. You can deepen your understanding.
I hope you will also do your best to learn concrete terminology (in English).

Applicable

Faculty members with experience in testing, evaluating, and reviewing building materials will use their experience in testing, evaluating, and reviewing building materials to lecture on research in the field of concrete engineering (materials, mix design, quality control, construction, etc.).

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