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A Self-Learning Manual - Institution of Engineers Mauritius

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A <strong>Self</strong>-<strong>Learning</strong> <strong>Manual</strong><br />

Mastering Different Fields <strong>of</strong> Civil Engineering Works (VC-Q&A Method) Vincent T. H. CHU<br />

3. Module Two: Concrete Works<br />

Objectives<br />

Element Description Objective No.<br />

Concrete Material<br />

Concrete Material Definition <strong>of</strong> concrete CM1<br />

Cement CM2<br />

GGBS and PFA replacement CM3<br />

Aggregates CM4<br />

Durability Carbonation D1<br />

Shrinkage D2<br />

Concrete Structure<br />

Concrete<br />

Structure<br />

Cover CS1<br />

Chamfer CS2<br />

Precast Concrete Lifting hoops PC1<br />

Lifting anchors PC2<br />

Construction <strong>of</strong> Concrete Structure<br />

Compaction Vibrators C1<br />

Over-vibration C2<br />

Pumping<br />

Concrete<br />

Blockage PC1<br />

Formation <strong>of</strong> Construction joint FJ1<br />

Joints<br />

Fresh Concrete Effect <strong>of</strong> rain FC1<br />

Adding water/liquid nitrogen FC2<br />

Tests on Concrete<br />

Test Compressive strength T1<br />

Schmidt hammer test T2<br />

Slump test T3<br />

Concrete Joint and Cracking Design<br />

Joint Expansion/Contraction/Isolation joint J1<br />

Joint sealant J2<br />

Joint filler J3<br />

Waterstop J4<br />

Cracks Design C1<br />

Crack types C2<br />

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