Diagnostics of Building Material Failures

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Experimental Centre

Synopsis:

Basics of experimental measurement and instrumentation of tested elements and structures. Theory of experiment, measurement and processing of results. Design and principles of different types of sensors, strain gauge applications, testing machines and equipment. Load testing of structures, elements and components. Differential thermal analysis.

Requirements:

Submission of the work within the prescribed time and scope.

Compulsory attendance in class, maximum 3 excused absences.

Continuous correction of work and checking during the course.

Syllabus of lectures:

Failures of building materials, mechanical, thermal, chemical and other influences of building material failures.

Diagnostics of their occurrence.

Testing machines and equipment.

Deformation measuring instruments.

Destructive tests of mechanical properties.

Non-destructive test methods.

Chemical analysis (sampling, purpose, requirements).

Test methodology for selected construction materials (concrete, mortar, metallic elements, wood, glass, plastics, composites and others).

Syllabus of tutorials:

Failures of building materials, mechanical, thermal, chemical and other influences of building material failures.

Diagnostics of their occurrence.

Testing machines and equipment.

Deformation measuring instruments.

Destructive tests of mechanical properties.

Non-destructive test methods.

Chemical analysis (sampling, purpose, requirements).

Test methodology for selected construction materials (concrete, mortar, metallic elements, wood, glass, plastics, composites and others).

Field trips to the experiment or construction site.

Study Objective:

The aim of the study is to familiarize students with basic diagnostic methods in construction practice.

Study materials:

M. Polák: Experimentální ověřování konstrukcí 10, Vydavatelství ČVUT, 1999, ISBN 80-01-02032-0

O. Michalko, A. Mikš, P. Semerák, T, Klečka: Fyzikální a mechanické zkoušení stavebních materiálů, Vydavatelství ČVUT, 1998, ISBN 80-01-01736-2

ČSN EN 73 2030 - Statické zatěžovací zkoušky stavebních konstrukcí, 5/2019

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Further information:

http://ecentrum.fsv.cvut.cz

No time-table has been prepared for this course

The course is a part of the following study plans: