DTU-RILEM Series of Doctoral Courses
The Department of Civil Engineering at DTU is hosting this doctoral course on Rheology of Cement-Based Materials.The course is the 15th in the series of doctoral courses “Advances in Cement-based Materials”
that is devoted to various aspects of modern concrete technology.
The series of doctoral courses are organized by visiting researchers and the permanent scientific staff at DTU. The planning of the courses is undertaken in cooperation between the Department of Civil Engineering, DTU and RILEM.
Doctoral courses in 2010
Flow of Fresh Cement-Based Materials, April 2010
Durability of Concrete, August 2010
Scientific Support by RILEM
RILEM is an international union of experts in construction materials, systems and structures with the aim to promote scientific cooperation.
RILEM is scientific sponsor for the series of doctoral courses “Advances in Cement-based Materials” hosted by DTU.
All doctoral students registered in the full doctoral course are offered a free three years RILEM membership.
More information about RILEM can be found at:
RILEM Secretariat General 157, rue des Blains
F-92220 Bagneux France
sg@rilem.net www.rilem.net
Technical University of Denmark Department of Civil Engineering
DTU-RILEM Doctoral Courses
“Advances in Cement-Based Materials”
Flow of fresh
Cement-Based Materials
Lyngby, April 12-16, 2010
Lecturers
Guillaume Ovarlez, LCPC, France Jesper Hattel, DTU, Denmark Jörg-Henry Schwabe, IFF Weimar Lars Nyholm Thrane, DTI, Denmark
Mette Geiker, Tech. Univ. Denmark Nicolas Roussel, LCPC, France Olafur Wallevik, IBRI, Iceland Peter Billberg, CBI Sweden Robert Flatt, Sika, Switzerland
Organized by
Mette Geiker, Tech. Univ. Denmark Nicolas Roussel, LCPC, France
Sponsored by
RILEMScope of
CourseConcrete is the most widely used construction material. In many aspects Self Compacting Concrete (SCC) can be considered the concrete material of the future. SCC is a tailored concrete with special, engineered properties in the fresh state. SCC flows into the formwork and around even complicated reinforcement arrangements by its own weight. This drastically improves the working environment during construction, the productivity, and potentially improves the homogeneity and quality of the concrete.
There is a need for improving the fundamental understanding of the flow of fresh cement-based materials and to develop methods and models of characterisation and prediction of flow.
Course Contents
The course consists of connected lectures, written exercises, and laboratory work. The following subjects are covered in the course:
Rheophysics of fresh cement-based materials
Yield stress fluids
Thixotropy
Admixture/binder interaction
Numerical simulation of flow
Testing
Social activities during the course are planned to promote a stimulating study atmosphere.
Work Load
Approximately 140 hours corresponding to 5 ECTS points, including the period at DTU, preparatory reading given before the course, and completion of an individual report in connection with the course.
Study Materials
Notes will be provided before the course.
Evaluation and Diplomas
Diplomas will be issued based on active participation in the entire course.
Participants
The participants are expected to have a basic knowledge of concrete technology. All lectures will be given in English.
Costs
A course fee of EUR 200 will apply for the entire course, and the fee of single-day participation will be EUR 75 per day. The students will be responsible for travel, meals and accommoda- tion.
Accommodation
A list of hostels and hotels in the vicinity of DTU will be provided.
Further Information and Registration
Maximum course participants are 35.Single-day participation is possible. Further information will be posted at:
http://www.rilem.net/events.php - or you may contact:
Judith Selk Albertsen, Doc. Course Secretary Department of Civil Engineering
Technical University of Denmark Brovej, Building 118
DK-2800 Kgs. Lyngby, Denmark Phone: (+45) 45 25 18 32 Fax: (+45) 45 88 32 82
Email: doctoralcourses@byg.dtu.dk
