Concrete Technology and Concrete Construction

Education facts

Code: BY4048

The aim of the course is to give knowledge and proficiency in concrete construction as regards material technology and production technology. The emphasis is on knowledge and proficiency a supervisor at a building site must posses in order to be able to lead and manage concrete construction work with a good result. <br> After completion of the course the student is expected to be able to - Describe the main constituents of normal concrete: cement, water, aggregates, admixtures and additives - Describe different forming systems and be able to design traditional concrete forms. - Execute a basic concrete mix-design; manually and with a computer program. - Describe different reinforcement systems and identify and handle crucial parts of reinforcement work on site. - Identify, describe and handle crucial parts of concrete construction works on site. - Explain and analyse the drying-up process for concrete and have knowledge about different moisture measurement methods. - Identify, describe and handle crucial parts as regards winter concreting on site <br> The course will comprise lectures, exercises, a project work and a study-visit The course is concluded by a written examination.

Entry requirements

Building Technology and Sustainable Planning 7.5 credits, Applied Mathematics, Part Three 7.5 credits and Structural Engineering I 7.5 credits. English 6 or English level 2. Exemption of the requirement in Swedish is granted for those with foreign grades.

Education offerings

Each offering has its own dates and conditions. Closed offerings are retained as history and do not mean that a new application is open.

• Concrete Technology and Concrete Construction

  Halmstad University

  Start date: 19 January 2026

  End date: 29 March 2026

  Pace of study: 50 %