Structural Materials
Instructor: Papanicolaou Catherine, Karantoni Triantafilia
Course code: 5304
Semester: 3ο
e-class: http://eclass.upatras.gr/courses/CIV1502/
Course content:

  • The microstructure of materials.
  • Physical, thermal and mechanical properties of materials.
  • Natural stones and their products.
  • Hydraulic and air-hardened binders and mortars.
  • Concrete: microstructure, constituents, strength, deformations, durability, mix design, fresh concrete.
  • Steel and other metals: technological and mechanical properties, corrosion.
  • Timber: technology, microstructure, mechanical properties, durability.
  • Ceramics: physical and mechanical characteristics of clay bricks and other products.
  • Masonry: mechanical behaviour, durability.
  • Polymers: basic properties, environmental effects, fiber reinforcement, cellular materials.


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