Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya · BarcelonaTech

Construction Materials (2500011) – Course 2025/26 PDF

Contents

Mechanical properties of solids. Basic concepts of stress, strain, fracture mechanics and toughness. Thermal and electrical properties. Liquids, viscoelasticity and gels. Surface phenomena T1 - Application probems

Dedication

2h Large group + 3h Medium group + 7h Self Study
Total: 12h

T1 - Mechanical and technological properties of construction materials

Dedication

1h 30m Large group + 2h 5m Self Study
Total: 3h 35m

T3: Aggregates T3: Exercises Practice 1 (P1): Aggregates

Dedication

1h Large group + 3h Medium group + 2h Laboratory classes + 8h 23m Self Study
Total: 14h 23m

Components, structure and microstructure. Properties of hardened concrete. Fresh concrete. Production, transport, placement, compaction and curing. Mix design. Admixtures and additions. Durability. Chemical and physical causes of concrete deterioration. Interpretation and application of Structural Code (SC) for structural concrete Laboratory practice 1 (P1): Properties of fresh concrete T4: Mix design Laboratory practice 3 (P3): Properties of hardened concrete

Dedication

7h Large group + 4h Medium group + 3h Laboratory classes + 19h 36m Self Study
Total: 33h 36m

Steels and cast iron. Steel industry. Formation processes. Thermal and mechanical treatments. Steels reinforcement and prestressed concrete. Structural steels. Stainless steels and other alloy steels. Corrosion of steel. Non-ferrous metals. Copper and copper alloys. Nickel and nickel alloys. Aluminum. T5: Application problems

Dedication

5h Large group + 3h Medium group + 11h 12m Self Study
Total: 19h 12m

Polymers of general interest in construction. Properties, tests and specific regulations.

Dedication

3h 30m Large group + 4h 54m Self Study
Total: 8h 24m

Fibers. Matrix. Interfaces. Mechanical behavior of reinforced fifre materials. Application of composites in construction. Durability T7: Exercises

Dedication

3h 30m Large group + 2h Medium group + 7h 42m Self Study
Total: 13h 12m

Bitumen. Mix design of bituminous mixtures. Properties and tests of bituminous mixtures. Production and control of bituminous mixtures. T8: Exercises Laboratory practice 4 (P4): Properties of bituminous mixtures

Dedication

3h 30m Large group + 2h Medium group + 1h Laboratory classes + 9h 6m Self Study
Total: 15h 36m

T9: Ceramic materials

Dedication

3h Large group + 4h 11m Self Study
Total: 7h 11m

Life cycle and parameters to assess the environmental impact. Environmental protection of soils and water: leaching. Recycling.

Dedication

4h Large group + 5h 36m Self Study
Total: 9h 36m

Dedication

3h Laboratory classes + 4h 11m Self Study
Total: 7h 11m