Course Overview
This course presents the basic knowledge required to select materials for concrete production, design a concrete mix, and conduct quality control tests on concrete. Topics include cements, water/cement ratio, admixtures, concrete properties, manufacturing, placing, finishing, curing, and inspection techniques as per CSA A23.1 and A23.2. This course includes a laboratory component.
Prerequisite(s)
- No prerequisites are required for this course.
Credits
2.5
Domestic fees
$801.41
International fees are typically 3.4 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to;
- Differentiate between the types of Portland cement.
- Describe the Portland cement hydration process.
- Explain the use of supplementary cementing materials and chemical admixtures.
- Determine constituent material proportions for standard Portland cement concrete mixtures.
- Describe the basic procedures involved in batching, mixing, transporting and handling Portland cement concrete.
- Describe the basic procedures involved in placing and finishing Portland cement concrete.
- Identify appropriate curing procedures, particularly during hot- or cold-weather conditions, for Portland cement concrete.
- Perform laboratory tests on Portland cement concrete samples to assess conformance with applicable specifications.
- Describe the effect of water/cement ratio and curing methods on concrete strength.
Effective as of Winter 2015
Related Programs
Concrete Technology (CIVL 2123) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
- Indicates programs eligible for students to apply for Post-graduation Work Permit (PGWP).
School of Construction and the Environment
- Civil Engineering Materials Testing
Statement of Completion Part-time
- Civil Technology
Associate Certificate Part-time
- Civil Technology
Certificate Part-time
Course Offerings
Fall 2026
Below is one offering of CIVL 2123 for the Fall 2026 term.
CRN 52726
Dates
Sep 14 - Nov 23 Loading
- CRN 52726
- $801.41 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
Duration
10 weeks
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- This course will run for a total of 10 classes. For more info please visit: commons.bcit.ca/civiltech/ *No class on October 12, 2026 (Thanksgiving)*
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