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AKTU Applied Chemistry for Sustainable Structure & Material Design (AAS102A / AAS202A) Syllabus PDF – B.Tech 1st Year
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Official AKTU syllabus of Applied Chemistry for Sustainable Structure & Material Design (AAS102A / AAS202A) for B.Tech 1st Year – 3 credits, L-T-P 3-0-0. Read the unit-wise course content, course outcomes, evaluation pattern and recommended books online, or download the PDF.
Syllabus — Applied Chemistry for Sustainable Structure & Material Design
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Course Objectives
- To understand the chemistry of construction materials including cement, concrete, steel, and polymers
- To apply principles of electrochemistry to analyze and prevent corrosion in structural systems
- To study the chemistry of water treatment and its relevance to civil engineering infrastructure
- To analyze the chemical basis of sustainable and green building materials
- To introduce chemistry of adhesives, sealants, coatings, and advanced composites for structural applications
Course Content
| Unit | Description | Weightage |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Unit I – Chemistry of Construction Materials: Composition and hydration chemistry of Portland cement, setting and hardening mechanisms, admixtures and their chemical action, types of concrete (fly ash, slag, silica fume blended), Plaster of paris, Ceremics and Refractory materials, chemistry of lime and gypsum | 20% |
| 2. | Unit II – Corrosion Science and Protection: Corrosion and factors influencing corrosion, Electrochemical theory of corrosion, galvanic corrosion, pitting corrosion, crevice corrosion, stress corrosion cracking, corrosion of reinforcement in concrete, cathodic protection, corrosion inhibitors, coatings and surface treatments | 20% |
| 3. | Unit III – Water Chemistry and Treatment: Physical and chemical properties of water, hardness and alkalinity, dissolved oxygen, BOD, COD, turbidity, coagulation and flocculation, sedimentation, filtration, disinfection (chlorination, UV, ozonation), wastewater treatment, Hardness removing methods (zeolite and ion exchange method) with numericals | 20% |
| 4. | Unit IV – Green and Sustainable Building Materials: Geopolymer chemistry, recycled aggregates, bio-based building materials (bamboo, hemp concrete), thermal insulation materials, cool roofs, Auto healing polymers, recycling of waste produced in constructions and building demolition | 20% |
| 5. | Unit V – Adhesives, Sealants, Coatings and Composites: Types and chemistry of adhesives (epoxy, polyurethane, acrylic), sealant chemistry, polymer coatings (epoxy, polyurea), anti-carbonation coatings, fiber-reinforced polymers (FRP) for structural retrofitting, carbon fiber composites, nanotechnology in construction materials, self-healing concrete | 20% |
Teaching-Learning Methodology
Topics are taught through interactive lectures using blackboard and ICT tools.
Laboratory demonstrations on concrete mix design, corrosion testing, and water quality analysis are included. Case studies on material failures and sustainable construction projects supplement classroom instruction.
Course Outcomes
| COs | Course Outcome Statement | KL |
|---|---|---|
| CO1 | Understand the chemistry of cement, concrete, and construction materials and their behavior | K2 |
| CO2 | Apply electrochemical principles to analyze corrosion mechanisms and select protection strategies | K3 |
| CO3 | Understand water chemistry and apply treatment principles to civil engineering water systems | K2 |
| CO4 | Understand the chemistry of sustainable and green building materials and evaluate their performance | K2 |
| CO5 | Apply chemistry of adhesives, coatings, and composites to structural design and retrofitting | K3 |
CO–PO Articulation Matrix
Evaluation Pattern
| Sr. | Details of the Evaluation | Weightage |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Internal Assessment (CT + Assignment + Quiz + Attendance) | 30% |
| 2. | External Assessment | 70% |
Text Books
- Engineering Chemistry – Jain and Jain
- Chemistry of Engineering Materials – C.V. Agarwal
- Concrete Technology – M.S. Shetty
- Corrosion Engineering – Fontana and Greene
- Water Supply Engineering – S.K. Garg
Online Resources
- NPTEL courses on Engineering Chemistry and Construction Materials
- Indian Concrete Institute (ICI) online resources
- ASTM and IS Standards digital library
Additional References
Relevant review articles, research papers, and handouts on latest developments in:
- Self-Healing and Smart Concrete Technologies
- Nanotechnology Applications in Construction Materials
- Life Cycle Assessment of Civil Engineering Infrastructure
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