2024/25 Taught Postgraduate Module Catalogue
CIVE5926M Deterioration and Maintenance of Concrete Structures (MSc)
15 creditsClass Size: 45
Module manager: Professor I G Richardson
Email: I.G.Richardson@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) View Timetable
Year running 2024/25
Pre-requisite qualifications
Normally a good honours degree in Civil Engineering or cognate disciplineThis module is not approved as an Elective
Objectives
Learning outcomes
1. Formulate and analyse complex problems to reach substantiated conclusions relevant to deterioration to which concrete structures are vulnerable. (This will involve evaluating available data using first principles of mathematics, statistics, natural science and engineering principles (as appropriate), and using engineering judgment to work with information that may be uncertain or incomplete, discussing the limitations of the techniques employed) (AHEP4 Learning Outcome M2).
2. Select and critically evaluate technical literature and other sources of information to investigative techniques to solve complex problems relevant to the identification such forms of deterioration (AHEP4 Learning Outcome M4).
3. Design solutions for complex problems relevant to concrete deterioration and remedial measures that evidence some creativity/originality and meet a combination of societal/user/customer/business needs. This will involve consideration of applicable health & safety, diversity, inclusion, cultural, societal, environmental and commercial matters, codes of practice and industry standards as appropriate. (AHEP4 Learning Outcome M5).
This module contributes to AHEP 4 Learning Outcomes M2, M4 and M5.
Skills outcomes
Skills Outcomes.
Academic:
a). The ability to plan time, prioritise tasks and organise academic and personal commitments effectively;
b). An ability to extract and evaluate pertinent data and to apply engineering analysis techniques in the solution of optimisation problems.
Digital:
c). The ability to find, evaluate, organise and share information across a variety of formats, ensuring the reliability and integrity both of the sources used;
d). The ability to use digital technology and techniques to create digital items and the willingness to engage with new practices and perspectives to solve problems, make decisions and answer questions.
Enterprise:
e). The ability to search for, evaluate and use appropriate and relevant information sources to help strengthen the quality of academic work and independent research.
Sustainability Skills:
f). Recognises and understands relationships; analyses complex systems; considers how systems are embedded within different domains and scales; deals with uncertainty; uses analytical thinking;
g). Understands and evaluates multiple outcomes; their own visions for the future; applies the precautionary principle; assesses the consequences of actions; deals with risks and changes; uses scenario planning.
Work ready:
h). The ability to prioritise, work efficiently and productively and to manage your time well in order to meet deadlines;
i). The ability to take a logical approach to solving problems; resolving issues by tackling from different angles, using numerical skills. The ability to understand, interpret, analyse and manipulate numerical data;
j). The ability to take a logical approach to solving problems; resolving issues by tackling from different angles. The ability to understand, interpret, analyse and manipulate numerical data;
k). The ability to gather information from a range of sources, analyse, and interpret data to aid understanding and anticipate problems. To use reasoning and judgement to identify needs, make decisions, solve problems, and respond with actions.
Syllabus
General introduction to concrete-constituent materials, microstructural features, transport properties. Corrosion principles and their application to steel in concrete. Diagnosis and remedial treatment of steel corrosion in reinforced concrete. Alkali-aggregate reaction - nature, identification and control. Forms of sulphate attack-indentification and treatment. Physical forms of degradation. Products and systems for repair and protection of concrete structures. Whole-life costing of repairs. Repair specification. Bills of quantities. On site supervision and quality control.
Teaching methods
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
| Case Study | 2 | 2.00 | 4.00 |
| Consultation | 8 | 1.00 | 7.50 |
| Lecture | 20 | 1.00 | 20.00 |
| Tutorial | 2 | 1.00 | 2.00 |
| Private study hours | 116.50 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 33.50 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 150.00 | ||
Methods of assessment
Coursework
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
| Report | Case Study Report | 20.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 20.00 | |
Resit 100% standard exam.
Exams
| Exam type | Exam duration | % of formal assessment |
| Standard exam (closed essays, MCQs etc) | 2 hr 00 mins | 80.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Exams) | 80.00 | |
Resit 100% exam
Reading list
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