Chemistry for Construction Engineering

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Chemistry for Construction Engineering (3 cr)

Code: IR10027-3002

General information

Enrollment

01.10.2023 - 31.10.2023

Timing

08.01.2024 - 26.05.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

3 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Campus

Wärtsilä Campus Karjalankatu 3

Teaching languages

Finnish

Seats

20 - 70

Degree programmes

Degree Programme in Construction Engineering

Teachers

Esko Tiainen

Teacher in charge

Esko Tiainen

Groups

IRNS23
Engineering, Civil Engineering, Construction, Full-Time Studies, Fall, 2023

Objective

After completing the course, you will know the basics of chemistry. The course will give you the ability to understand the factors associated with corrosion as well as the chemical and microbiological factors that affect the indoor air of a building.

Content

The course includes:
- structure of the substance and nomenclature of chemicals
- the chemical resistance of concrete and the effect of concrete on metals
- indoor chemical and microbiological contaminants and moisture
- mole, gases
- concentration and reaction equation
- pH and carbonation of concrete
- basics of electrochemistry and reactivity of metals
- corrosion.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Study Guide