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Concrete Technology/Civil Engineering – (M.Sc.)
Reykjavik University
School of Science and Engineering
| Application Deadline: | May 1st for admission to Fall Semester; October 15th for admission to Spring Semester | ||
| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 4,350 - ≈ € 12,480 (non-EEA) | ||
| Location: | Reykjavik / Iceland / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 24 months | Start Date: | January, August |
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| Credits (ECTS): | 120 | ||
| Languages: | English | ||
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MSc in Civil engineering with specialization in concrete technology
The MSc programme in Civil Engineering with specialization in concrete technology is a 2 year full-time graduate study program of 120 ECTS credits (4 semesters, 30 ECTS each semester). Courses are 3-8 ECTS credits, usually run as intensive courses. Students generally take 60 ECTS in specialized courses and a 60 ECTS research-based thesis. The minimum requirement of concrete technology related courses is 30 ECTS, elective courses from other disciplines are optional. A 90 ECTS thesis is optional.
The programme is highly research based, closely tied to the IBRI Rheocenter, a leading research institute in materials science run jointly by Reykjavik University and the Innovation Center of Iceland. Research is a part of almost all courses and is conducted in all main fields of concrete science i.e. rheology, microstructure, mechanical properties including fracture mechanics, high performance concrete including self-compacting concrete and durability of concrete.
There is a large contribution to the programme from visiting professors and invited lecturers who are leading specialists in their respective fields. There is also emphasis on cooperation with the industry through the students´ thesis. The goal of the programme is to prepare students for leading careers in industry and/or further academic study.
Contents
On completion of the MSc program, the student shall possess a systematic understanding and knowledge of the following topics:
* Basic theoretical principles in concrete science, including: The effects of various types of cemetisious materials, pozzolanes and chemical admixtures. The characteristic of aggregates for concrete and their influence. The influence of volume of water in the concrete, also relative to cement content.
* The mechanisms of: Hydration and the potential hydration product. Heat of hydration and hydration kinetic. Shrinkage and its potential to generate cracks in concrete, including chemical-, autogen-, drying- and carbonation shrinkage. Creep of concrete and the influence of load history. Deterioration due to alkali silica reaction, freeze/thaw attack, sulfate attack. Deterioration due to carbonation. Corrosion of reinforcement. Coagulation of colloidal particles and workability loss in concrete.
* The basic principle of mix-designing various types of concrete as well as curing technology required for each of the following types: Conventional concrete in various strength classes according to the EN 206 standard, with and without air-entrainment. High performance concrete. Ultra high strength concrete. Self-compacting concrete. Underwater concrete.
* How to evaluate the microstructure of cementitious materials, which tools can be used and their limitation, such as: ESEM, FE-SEM, TEM, AFM, X-ray tomography.
* Research methodology, including the fundamentals of scientific writing, literature search, how to give a scientific presentation, how to evaluate a scientific paper, and research ethics.
TYPE OF KNOWLEDGE
On completion of the MSc program, the student should have developed advanced knowledge and understanding of all of the following fundamental engineering subjects and should be able to make use of that knowledge in exercising engineering methodology and judgment in all tasks:
* Mathematics: Calculus in one and more dimensions, statistics, linear algebra and geometry, ordinary differential equations, numerical analysis.
* Physical sciences: Statics, dynamics, hydraulics, thermodynamics, electronics, chemical sciences, materials science, structural mechanics, soil mechanics.
* Technology: Programming, computer aided design, numerical modelling, design according to standards, project management.
Most of the above the student will have acquired in previous studies but some of it the student will acquire in the MSc program.
On completion of the MSc program, the student shall possess significant knowledge and understanding of the research leading to his or her MSc thesis:
The theories introduced during the specialized courses and the application of these theories to analyzing and solving problems in the field of concrete technology.
* The practical skills taught in the specialized laboratory part of the courses and of the laboratory work necessary to carry out research in the field of concrete technology.
* The ability to think and work as a researcher in concrete science.
* The background and theoretical base in the chosen research area.
* State-of-the-art knowledge in the chosen research area.
* The student will have established knowledge and be competent in the applications of techniques developed within the chosen area of research.
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Requirements
Admission requirements are a BSc degree in engineering. Minimum requirements in applied sciences (i.e. mathematics, physics) and in basic subjects fundamental to civil engineering generally (i.e. mechanics, material science, etc.) as well as to concrete technology specifically have to be fulfilled. After successful completion of the programme the student is awarded the degree Master of Science in Civil engineering with specialization in concrete technology.
The programme is designed to meet the curriculum requirements for the professional title of chartered engineer (Icelandic: verkfræðingur), as defined by the Ministry of industry and the Association of chartered engineers in Iceland.
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Accreditation
International Accreditations
* Association of MBAs for the RU MBA program.
* EPAS for the following RU School of Business program: Bachelor of Science in Business Administration.
Since 2005 the following audits and accreditation processes have been conducted by the Icelandic Ministry of Education:
* The Icelandic National Audit Office 2005 – Business, Computer Science and Law
* Accreditation in Science and Engineering 2006-2007
* Accreditation in Social Science 2007
* School of Computer Science – Accreditation for PhD-studies 2008
* School of Business– Accreditation for psychology 2009
* School of Law– Accreditation for PhD-studies 2010
* School of Business– Accreditation for PhD-studies 2010
* School of Science and Engineering– Accreditation for PhD-studies 2010
The School of Business is also a part of several international academic networks, e.g., a network of first-rank Nordic business schools (NOREK), an International University Consortium on Executive Education (UNICON), CEEMAN (an international management development association), and EFMD.
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