223-0082 – Degradation processes and durability of building materials (DPD)
| Gurantor department | Department of Building Materials and Diagnostics of Structures |
| Subject guarantor | doc. Ing. Jana Daňková, Ph.D. |
| Study level | undergraduate or graduate |
Subject aims expressed by acquired skills and competences
The objective of of the course is to familiarize students with basic knowledge in the degradation of building materials and structures. Students will gain knowledge of the problems of degradation and durability of building stone, different types of aggregates, concrete, binders, ceramics, wood and glass.
Teaching methods
Lectures
Tutorials
Experimental work in labs
Summary
The subject is focused on diagnosis of building materials and structures. The course provides an overview of the processes of degradation of building materials and methods for their identification. The theoretical findings are complemented by examples of practical applications. Students will gain skills in building testing in the design and implementation trvanlivostních tests. The course is designed for students of building materials, conservation, building survey and remediation design, architecture.
Compulsory literature:
Myer Kutz. Handbook of Environmental Degradation of Materials, 3rd Edition. 2018. William Andrew. ISBN 9780323524728. 924p.
Recommended literature:
FARNY, J. A., & KERKHOFF, B. (2007). Diagnosis and control of alkali-aggregate reactions in concrete. Skokie, Ill, Portland Cement Association.
B. Elsener, L. Bertolini, E. Redalli, P. Pedeferri, R. Polder, Corrosion of Steel in Concrete - Prevention, Diagnosis, Repair second edition WILEY-VCH (2013) ISBN: 978-3-527-33146-8
Prerequisities
Subject has no prerequisities.
Co-requisities
Subject has no co-requisities.