Course details
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.
Credits
2.5
Cost
$678.92
Course offerings
Spring/Summer 2022
Below is one offering of CIVL 2123 for the Spring/Summer 2022 term.
CRN 68111
Duration
Mon Apr 11 - Mon Jun 27 (10 weeks)
- 10 weeks
- CRN 68111
- $678.92
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 11 - Jun 27 | Mon | 18:30 - 21:30 | Online |
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Cost
$678.92
Important information
- Internet delivery format.
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
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This course will run for 10 classes. There will be no class on Monday, April 18 (Easter Monday Statutory Holiday) & Monday, May 23 (Victoria Day Statutory Holiday). Instructional sessions are delivered through a live interactive web-lecture through online course portal (BCIT Learning Hub) by industry subject matter expert instructors. For more info visit: commons.bcit.ca/civiltech
Status
Cancelled
This course offering has been cancelled. Please check back next term, subscribe to receive email updates or contact us with your comments or questions.
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:
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
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