Advanced Concrete Technology

This course is ideal for postgraduate students, structural engineers, materials engineers, and construction professionals who want advanced expertise in concrete materials beyond conventional design practices. Modern infrastructure projects demand high-performance and sustainable concrete solutions, making advanced concrete technology knowledge essential.

By enrolling in this course, learners will:

• Develop strong understanding of concrete material behavior

• Gain skills in advanced mix design and material selection

• Improve ability to address durability and service life issues

• Enhance career prospects in construction, R&D, and consultancy

• Prepare for research, higher studies, and specialized roles

The course is particularly beneficial for professionals involved in high-rise buildings, bridges, pavements, precast construction, and infrastructure development.

1. Cement chemistry and hydration mechanisms

2. Microstructure of hardened cement paste

3. Rheology and workability of fresh concrete

4. Advanced concrete mix design methods

5. High-performance and high-strength concrete

6. Self-compacting concrete (SCC)

7. Fiber-reinforced concrete (FRC)

8. Use of supplementary cementitious materials (fly ash, GGBS, silica fume)

9. Chemical admixtures and their effects

10. Durability of concrete structures

11. Corrosion of reinforcement and protection techniques

12. Alkali–aggregate reaction and sulfate attack

13. Carbonation and chloride ingress

14. Performance-based testing and quality control

15. Sustainable and eco-friendly concrete technologies

16. Service life prediction and maintenance strategies