CEE 503
CEE 503 - Constr Matls Deterioration
Fall 2022
| Title | Rubric | Section | CRN | Type | Hours | Times | Days | Location | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Constr Matls Deterioration | CEE503 | CM | 77428 | LCD | 4 | 1000 - 1050 | M W F | 2015 Civil & Envir Eng Bldg | John S Popovics |
| Constr Matls Deterioration | CEE503 | ONL | 77429 | ONL | 4 | - | John S Popovics |
Official Description
Fundamental processes for deterioration mechanisms of infrastructure materials: corrosion of metals including thermodynamics, kinetics, passivity and rate measurements; degradation of cement-based materials including freezing and thawing, ASR, sulfate attack, fire attack and steel reinforcement corrosion; degradation of organic materials including photo-oxidation and ageing. A research literature review exercise related to material degradation. Course Information: Prerequisite: CEE 401 or CEE 405.
Subject Area
- Civil and Environmental Engineering
Course Description
This course examines fundamental processes for deterioration mechanisms of infrastructure materials-- corrosion of metals including thermodynamics, kinetics, passivity and rate measurements; degradation of cement-based materials including freezing and thawing, ASR, sulfate attack, fire attack and steel reinforcement corrosion; and degradation of organic materials including photo-oxidation and ageing.
Credit Hours
4 hours
Prerequisites
Undergraduate degree as well as a course in concrete materials (CEE 401) and asphalt materials (CEE 405).
Last updated
10/22/2014