AAS102AAAS202A

Applied Chemistry for Sustainable Structure & Material Design

L-T-P3-0-0 Credits3 Session2026-27 TypeTheory
Appears in 2 semesters

B.Tech Civil Engineering · Sem 1 (Physics / Chemistry, code AAS102A) · B.Tech Civil Engineering · Sem 2 (Physics / Chemistry, code AAS202A)

Syllabus

5 units · weightage in %
Unit1

Unit 1

20%

– 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

Unit2

Unit 2: Corrosion Science and Protection

20%

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

Unit3

Unit 3: Water Chemistry and Treatment

20%

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

Unit4

Unit 4: Green and Sustainable Building Materials

20%

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

Unit5

Unit 5: Adhesives, Sealants, Coatings and Composites

20%

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

Course Objectives5 points
  • 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 Outcomes (COs)5 outcomes

After completion of the course student will be able to:

  1. CO1Understand the chemistry of cement, concrete, and construction materials and their behaviorK2
  2. CO2Apply electrochemical principles to analyze corrosion mechanisms and select protection strategiesK3
  3. CO3Understand water chemistry and apply treatment principles to civil engineering water systemsK2
  4. CO4Understand the chemistry of sustainable and green building materials and evaluate their performanceK2
  5. CO5Apply chemistry of adhesives, coatings, and composites to structural design and retrofittingK3

Suggested Textbooks / Reference Books

  1. Engineering Chemistry – Jain and Jain
  2. Chemistry of Engineering Materials – C.V. Agarwal
  3. Concrete Technology – M.S. Shetty
  4. Corrosion Engineering – Fontana and Greene
  5. Water Supply Engineering – S.K. Garg

Online Resources

  1. NPTEL courses on Engineering Chemistry and Construction Materials
  2. Indian Concrete Institute (ICI) online resources
  3. ASTM and IS Standards digital library

Additional References

  1. Relevant review articles, research papers, and handouts on latest developments in:
  2. Self-Healing and Smart Concrete Technologies
  3. Nanotechnology Applications in Construction Materials
  4. Life Cycle Assessment of Civil Engineering Infrastructure

Official AKTU syllabus

This subject is on page 10, 11, 12, 13 of the original AKTU PDF.

Official AKTU syllabus PDF ↗