Production of eco-efficient special cements: types and production. Hydration of cements. Analytical techniques and practical applications: X-ray diffraction, thermal analysis, optical and electronic microscopy and advanced techniques using Sincrotron radiation.
PPGCI – UFRGS
Prof. Ana Paula Kirchheim
Presentation, discussion and analysis of special topics in cementitious materials, in order to present to students the emerging and most innovative trends in terms of technology of this family of materials, which is fundamental for the residential and heavy construction industry.
PPGCI – UFRGS
Special Periods
Prof. Ana Paula Kirchheim/ Prof. Luiz Carlos
Introduction to construction. Installation of construction works. Planning and construction site installations. Location of the work. Land movements. Contention works. Surface foundations. Vertical closure systems: characteristics, materials and execution, pathologies.
Civil Engineering Department – UFRGS
Eng. (cod. 01171)
Prof. Ana Paula Kirchheim
Advanced topics in the study of the behavior of concrete and mortars. Special concretes: high performance/high strength concrete, concrete and mortar with fibres, concrete with waste, concrete and mortar with white cement, concrete and self-cleaning mortars, lightweight concrete, designed concrete, self-adhesive concrete, polymer concrete, roller-compacted concrete; restoration mortars.
Civil Engineering Department – UFRGS
Eng. (cod. 01219)
Prof. Denise Dal Molin/ Prof. Ana Paula Kirchheim