Conservation of Concrete, Cast Stone & Mortar
New York , United States
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Program Details
Degree
Masters
Major
Building Science | Building Technology | Materials Science
Area of study
Architecture and Construction | Natural Science
Course Language
English
About Program
Program Overview
Programs
The Graduate School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation at Columbia University offers a range of programs for students interested in architecture, urban planning, preservation, and real estate development.
Architecture
- Master of Architecture
- M.S. Advanced Architectural Design
- M.S. Computational Design Practices
- M.S. Critical, Curatorial & Conceptual Practices
- Ph.D. Architecture
- New York/Paris
- Intro Program
Urbanism
- M.S. Architecture and Urban Design
- M.S. Urban Planning
- Ph.D. Urban Planning
Preservation
- M.S. Historic Preservation
- Ph.D. Historic Preservation
Real Estate
- M.S. Real Estate Development
Course Details
Conservation of Concrete, Cast Stone & Mortar
This course discusses the growing importance of concrete, cast stone, and mortar during the Industrial Revolution, reviewing discoveries that led to the development of novel lime- and cement-based compositions from the late 18th century to the present. Key topics include binder types and curing mechanisms; the role of aggregates and admixtures; building performance criteria; construction/manufacturing methods; and laboratory evaluation.
Location & Time
- CONSERVATION LAB - 655 SCHERMERHORN
- M 2 PM - 5 PM
Session & Points
- SES B
- 1.5 Points
Sequence
- HP Elective
Call Number
- 11515
Programs
- M.S. Real Estate Development
- Master of Architecture
- M.S. Advanced Architectural Design
- New York / Paris
- M.S. Urban Planning
- M.S. Architecture and Urban Design
- M.S. Computational Design Practices
- M.S. Historic Preservation
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- 1172 Amsterdam Avenue
- New York, New York 10027
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