Hiroshima University Syllabus

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Japanese
Academic Year 2024Year School/Graduate School Graduate School of Advanced Science and Engineering (Master's Course) Division of Advanced Science and Engineering Civil and Environmental Engineering Program
Lecture Code WSM21001 Subject Classification Specialized Education
Subject Name 構造材料学特論
Subject Name
(Katakana)
コウゾウザイリョウガクトクロン
Subject Name in
English
Advanced Structural Materials
Instructor KAWAI KENJI
Instructor
(Katakana)
カワイ ケンジ
Campus Higashi-Hiroshima Semester/Term 1st-Year,  First Semester,  1Term
Days, Periods, and Classrooms (1T) Mon1-2,Thur1-2:ENG 105
Lesson Style Lecture Lesson Style
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Lecture 
Credits 2.0 Class Hours/Week   Language of Instruction J : Japanese
Course Level 6 : Graduate Advanced
Course Area(Area) 25 : Science and Technology
Course Area(Discipline) 13 : Civil Engineering
Eligible Students Master's course students in the Civil and Environmental Engineering Program
Keywords Structural materials, Cement, Concrete, Materials Science, Durability, Deterioration 
Special Subject for Teacher Education   Special Subject  
Class Status
within Educational
Program
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Criterion referenced
Evaluation
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Class Objectives
/Class Outline
To understand physical and chemical characteristics of structural materials and to know concrete properties from the microscopic and macroscopic viewpoints. 
Class Schedule lesson1 Mineral composition and hydration properties of cement
lesson2 Heat of hydration and strength development
lesson3 Type of cement and hydration reaction
lesson4 Blast furnace slag
lesson5 Fly ash and silica fume
lesson6 Major chemical admixtures
lesson7 Other chemical admixtures
lesson8 Mid-term examination
lesson9 Pore structure in concrete
lesson10 Substances migration in concrete
lesson11 Carbonation
lesson12 Chloride attack and alkali silica reaction
lesson13 Chemical attack and frost damage
lesson14 Chemical performance evaluation and maintenance of concrete
lesson15 Environmental impact evaluation of concrete

lesson16 Final examination 
Text/Reference
Books,etc.
Documents necessary for the class will be provided. 
PC or AV used in
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Learning techniques to be incorporated  
Suggestions on
Preparation and
Review
Knowledge in materials science and concrete engineering is necessary. 
Requirements This class is conducted in Japanese. Handouts are also written in Japanese. The English class will be provided in the second semester (3rd term). 
Grading Method Reports(20%), mid-term examination(40%) and final examination(40%) 
Practical Experience  
Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it  
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Please fill in the class improvement questionnaire which is carried out on all classes.
Instructors will reflect on your feedback and utilize the information for improving their teaching. 
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