Group ProjectCE 165Important component of the course (necessary but not sufficient for a good grade!!) Mission: Select an on-goingconstruction project dealing with reinforced concrete. Group Size: 4 students Visit at least twice the siteNote: I will also discuss the quality of the project in your recommendation letterGroup ProjectCE 165Format of the projectCover page: Title of the project, name of the students, a photograph of the group members at the site Abstract Table of Contents Introduction Core of the report Conclusions AppendixGroup ProjectCE 165Expected coverage: Types of hydraulic cements – Ask why such cement was selected. Types of aggregates– How far is the source of aggregate? Cost? Air entraining and water-reducing admixtures– Identify the manufacturer of the admixture. – Did they follow the recommended dosage?Group ProjectCE 165Expected Coverage Mineral admixtures– Were environmental considerations included? – Who made the decision of including the mineral admixture? Mix Design– Who was responsible for the design? Formwork– Wood, metal? How many times was it reused?Group ProjectCE 165Expected Coverage Reinforcing steel– Coated rebars were used? – Concerns with corrosion? Ready-mixed concrete, batching and mixing– How far was the producer from the job site? Transport and placement methods– Trucks, conveyor belts, pumped concrete were used?Group ProjectCE 165Expected Coverage Finishing– Any specifications regarding the finishing? Curing– How long was the curing? Early age properties – Any requirement for early age strength?Group ProjectCE 165Expected Coverage Quality assurance; accelerated and non-destructive testing– Has the concrete met the designed strength? How was the quality control? Construction problems– How were they
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