223-0082/02 – Degradation processes and durability of building materials (DPD)
| Gurantor department | Department of Building Materials and Diagnostics of Structures | Credits | 5 |
| Subject guarantor | doc. Ing. Jana Daňková, Ph.D. | Subject version guarantor | doc. Ing. Jana Daňková, Ph.D. |
| Study level | undergraduate or graduate | Requirement | Compulsory |
| Year | 3 | Semester | summer |
| | Study language | English |
| Year of introduction | 2019/2020 | Year of cancellation | |
| Intended for the faculties | FAST | Intended for study types | Bachelor |
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
Way of continuous check of knowledge in the course of semester
Students work out and present their semestral work. The study results are verified both in written and oral form.
E-learning
Other requirements
The minimum attendance rate required is 70% or above. Absence of up to 30% must be excused and the apology must be accepted by the teacher.
Requirements will be specified by the teacher at the beginning of the semester. Submission of assignments within the deadlines set by the teacher is required for credit obtaining.
Prerequisities
Subject has no prerequisities.
Co-requisities
Subject has no co-requisities.
Subject syllabus:
Basic topics: Terminology - Degradation, corrosion, durability of building materials. Causes of degradation of building materials. Types of physical, chemical and biological degradation. Environmental influences. Influence of air. Temperature influence. Influence of humidity. Steel corrosion. Degradation of silicate materials (concrete, glass, ceramics), degradation of wood and polymers. Possibilities of protection of building materials against corrosion and degradation. Possibilities of remediation of degraded materials and structures. Forecasting the durability of building materials. Durability testing. Accelerated durability testing.
Conditions for subject completion
Occurrence in study plans
Occurrence in special blocks
Assessment of instruction
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