Integrated Environmental Assessment of Building Materials (250667) – Course 2020/21 PDF
Contents
Introduction to the course. Comment an introductory reading Types of scientific papers. Structure and analysis. Quality parameters of the research. Literature searches.
Specific Objectives
To inform students about the development of the course To distinguish different types of scientific documents and their structure. To learn to carry out literature searches. To know the parameters that indicate the quality of a scientific paper.
Dedication
3h Large group + 4h 11m Self StudyDefinition. Leaching mechanisms and factors controlling leaching. Leaching scenarios. Types of tests. Operational aspects. Applicability. Quality control. Problems on leaching tests. Interpretation of the results obtained through a leaching test.
Specific Objectives
To know the characteristics of the leaching phenomena in construction and building materials. To know the different laboratory tests used to evaluate the leaching process of a material. To earn how to transform and use the data obtained from a leaching test. To learn how to relate the data obtained in the laboratory with real case situations of application of a material.
Dedication
1h 30m Large group + 2h 30m Medium group + 1h 30m Laboratory classes + 7h 42m Self StudyClassification of industrial waste. Granular and powder. Analysis of applications of granular waste as well as powder waste at the laboratory and real scale.
Specific Objectives
Make a brief analysis of the characteristics that each type of waste present, with respect to their chemical composition (possible leaching problems) and their physical and mechanical properties. Know and have criteria to design and validate the use of waste in materials.
Dedication
2h 30m Large group + 2h 30m Medium group + 2h Laboratory classes + 9h 48m Self StudyTypes of existing construction waste. Treatments and characteristics Use as filler, aggregate i concrete and asphalt binders. Other industrial uses. Precast products.
Specific Objectives
To Know what types of waste material are produced and their characteristics To know the main applications of wastes in construction
Dedication
2h Large group + 2h 30m Medium group + 2h Laboratory classes + 9h 6m Self StudyDescribe the types of residues and their physico-chemical characteristics Procedures of obtaining. Identification, characterization and use of waste. Treatments Some Real cases will be described as well as laboratory work
Specific Objectives
Know the types of waste and their properties Know Treatments to be used in different applications To know alternative materials
Dedication
2h Large group + 2h Medium group + 2h Laboratory classes + 8h 23m Self StudyThe calculation basis of the carbon incorporated in materials Assess the actual cases carried out Choose a case and analyze
Specific Objectives
Know the built-in carbon of classic building materials and alternative materials Know the case studies performed To know the practice
Dedication
3h 30m Large group + 1h 30m Medium group + 2h Laboratory classes + 9h 48m Self Study