CIV-E2031 - Testing Methods of Concrete Structures D, Lecture, 14.4.2025-5.6.2025

Please note! Course description is confirmed for two academic years, which means that in general, e.g. Learning outcomes, assessment methods and key content stays unchanged. However, via course syllabus, it is possible to specify or change the course execution in each realization of the course, such as how the contact sessions are organized, assessment methods weighted or materials used.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to:

  1. Distinguish basic principles of the testing methods and techniques of concrete structures, their advantages and limitations
  2. Perform Non-Destructive Testing (NDT), Destructive Testing (DT) for concrete structures using suitable devices related to the "in-situ" and laboratory testing
  3. Evalute the performance of concrete structures and elements using different testing methods
  4. Be able to select suitable destructive and non-destructive techniques for inspection of different concrete structures

Credits: 5

Schedule: 14.04.2025 - 05.06.2025

Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):

Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Fahim Al-Neshawy

Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):

CEFR level (valid for whole curriculum period):

Language of instruction and studies (applies in this implementation):

Teaching language: English. Languages of study attainment: English

CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD

Content

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    The course covers the following topics:

    In-situ investigation methods
    + Visual inspection
    + Non-destructive testing (NDT), semi destructive testing (SDT) and destructive testing (DT) techniques

    Laboratory investigation methods
    + Microstructure analysis (Petrographic analysis and microscopy analyses) of concrete
    + Digital Image Correlation for civil engineering
    + Laboratory accelerated testing for concrete 

    Analyzing and reporting test Results

Assessment Methods and Criteria

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    The grading scale for course is: 5 (highest); 4; 3; 2; 1 (lowest passing grade); 0 (failed). The course assessment includes:

    • Group assignment, site work and seminar presentation - 40% of the final grade
    • Final exam - 60% of the final grade

    The course grading: (Final exam 60%) +  (assignment 40%)

Workload

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Total workload (Hours) = 5cr * 27h/cr = 135h
    + 22 h lectures, seminars and excursions
    + 57 h Group assignment, site work and presentation
    + 53 h Individual studies
    + 03 h Final exam

DETAILS

Study Material

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    • Jean-Paul Balayssac and Vincent Garnier, (2017). Non-Destructive Testing and Evaluation of Civil Engineering Structures.
    • Course handouts: include slides from lectures, explanatory notes, and additional readings

Substitutes for Courses
Prerequisites
SDG: Sustainable Development Goals

    4 Quality Education

    11 Sustainable Cities and Communities

FURTHER INFORMATION

Further Information

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Teaching Language: English

    Teaching Period: 2024-2025 Spring V
    2025-2026 Spring V

    Registration:

    Registration for course will take place on Sisu (sisu.aalto.fi).

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