sustainability, durability, concrete, stone, metal, corrosion, thermal oxidation, wear, diagnosis, repair

Give the students insight into the most important causes of deterioration of stony materials and metals and into the different available techniques and measures to improve the durability of those materials. Provide information on techniques to judge the environmental impact of building materials and complete structures. This course contributes to the acquisition of following competences: have the attitude to develop and design in a durable and sustainable way; be able to use broadening information creatively. Specifically with regard to structural engineering this course contributes to the following competences: MaB.1.2, (MaB.2.5), (MaB.3.1), MaB.5.3

• Concrete and stone: Durability of concrete, Cracking of concrete and importance of the concrete cover, Fouling and weathering of stone materials by micro-organisms, Maintenance and repair of concrete and stone structures, Sustainability of building materials
• Metals: Introduction, thermal oxidation, Materials Design, Protection against corrosion, Case studies

Knowledge of physics, chemistry and material science (level bachelor civil engineering)

Course notes Partim concrete and stone (partly in English and partly in Dutch): 10 Euro Course notes Partim metals: 10 Euro

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Classroom lectures; Plant visits

Evaluation during examination period

During examination period: oral closed-book exam, written preparation