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Durability of Materials
Dauerhaftigkeit von Werkstoffen
Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:13:42
Abstract
Introduction of basic mechanisms that compromize the durability of materials used in civil engineering. Identify the newest measuring- and protection methods.
Objective
Introduction of basic mechanisms that compromize the durability of materials used in civil engineering. Identify the newest measuring- and protection methods.
Content
Basics of thermodynamics and kinetics of corrosion processes, corrosion of steel in concrete, pH-measurement in concrete, corrosion in soils, stray-currents corrosion, ac-corrosion, corrosion of anchors and micro-piles, monitoring of concrete structures, inhibitors, electrochemical protection methods, excursion
Resources
Lecture Notes
no script, certain documents will be submitted
General Information
- Language
- German
- Levels
- MSC
- Frequency
- Yearly recurring
Examination
- Type
- session examination
- Mode
- oral 30 minutes
Course Components
| Type | Title | Time & Place | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| lecture with exercise | Dauerhaftigkeit von Werkstoffen |
|
2 h weekly |