# Characterization of Construction Materials

- Institution: IIT Madras
- Department: Civil Engineering
- Teacher: Prof. Manu Santhanam Prof. Piyush Chaunsali
- Level: Undergraduate
- Language: English
- Subjects: Engineering
- Source: [NPTEL](https://nptel.ac.in/courses/105106200)
- Licence: [CC BY-NC-SA](https://nptel.ac.in/faq) (Non-commercial use only.)
- Syllabus: [at the source](https://nptel.ac.in/courses/105106200)
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## Lectures

1. [Characterization of Construction Materials: An Introduction - Part 1](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/105106200/c0b1b53d9783) (Video)
2. [Characterization of Construction Materials: An Introduction - Part 2](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/105106200/f418f5f62c06) (Video)
3. [Structure of Contruction Materials: An Overview - Part 1](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/105106200/3ba4e9f58197) (Video)
4. [Structure of Contruction Materials: An Overview - Part 2](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/105106200/24cf6ab42e21) (Video)
5. [Structure of Contruction Materials: An Overview - Part 3](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/105106200/2a0246924947) (Video)
6. [Structure of Contruction Materials: An Overview - Part 4](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/105106200/a49ce5af1afb) (Video)
7. [Calorimetry: Introduction and types of Calorimeters - Part 1](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/105106200/3026c2ccf0be) (Video)
8. [Calorimetry: Introduction and types of Calorimeters - Part 2](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/105106200/3a3de8725697) (Video)
9. [Calorimetry: Sample preparation, Practical note and Heat of hydration _ Part 1](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/105106200/af9daf58489c) (Video)
10. [Calorimetry: Sample preparation, Practical note and Heat of hydration _ Part 2](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/105106200/fe658103177c) (Video)
11. [Calorimetry: Applications of calorimetry _ Part 1](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/105106200/40129b3c5f88) (Video)
12. [X Ray diffraction: Introduction to X Rays and crystallography _ Part 1](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/105106200/ac55b4faaeb7) (Video)
13. [X Ray diffraction: Introduction to X Rays and crystallography _ Part 2](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/105106200/2c4da660eae4) (Video)
14. [X Ray diffraction: Crystal systems and History of XRD _ Part 1](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/105106200/70f03a620d9b) (Video)
15. [X Ray diffraction: Crystal systems and History of XRD _ Part 2](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/105106200/d8124b64344d) (Video)
16. [X Ray diffraction: Diffractogram](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/105106200/7c6365ed5d94) (Video)
17. [X Ray diffraction: Diffractogram - Calculations _ Part 1](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/105106200/4a65f8162679) (Video)
18. [X Ray diffraction: Diffractogram - Calculations _ Part 2](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/105106200/678f06ca88d7) (Video)
19. [X Ray Diffraction: Qualitative Phase Analysis _ Part 1](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/105106200/220d88f71d8f) (Video)
20. [X Ray Diffraction: Qualitative Phase Analysis _ Part 2](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/105106200/fe740e369969) (Video)
21. [X Ray Diffraction: Sample Preparation and Application in study of cements _ Part 1](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/105106200/0f2d4c984145) (Video)
22. [X Ray Diffraction: Sample Preparation and Application in study of cements _ Part 2](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/105106200/dbb06a788fc4) (Video)
23. [Thermal Analysis - Part 1](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/105106200/c5ca0cc0b0d0) (Video)
24. [Thermal Analysis - Part 2](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/105106200/380083038314) (Video)
25. [Application of thermal analysis to study construction materials - Part 1](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/105106200/c8775d02a132) (Video)
26. [Application of thermal analysis to study construction materials - Part 2](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/105106200/bb5c97a288b0) (Video)
27. [Surface Area Measurement: Sampling and particle size distribution - Part 1](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/105106200/61a68ce37ff9) (Video)
28. [Surface Area Measurement: Sampling and particle size distribution - Part 2](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/105106200/513fc93274e7) (Video)
29. [Surface Area Measurement: Different techniques - Part 1](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/105106200/55414c63b159) (Video)
30. [Surface Area Measurement: Different techniques - Part 2](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/105106200/16429030799e) (Video)
31. [Surface Area Measurement: calculation and applications](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/105106200/afe38dc260d4) (Video)
32. [Optical and Scanning Microscopy- Introduction and specimen preperation - Part 1](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/105106200/2255da85ef36) (Video)
33. [Optical and Scanning Microscopy- Introduction and specimen preperation - Part 2](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/105106200/29fbb42f2d17) (Video)
34. [Optical and Scanning Microscopy- Features and functions - Part 1](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/105106200/56ce44fdfdbb) (Video)
35. [Optical and Scanning Microscopy- Features and functions - Part 2](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/105106200/18b70c59e9c2) (Video)
36. [Types of optical microsopy - Part 1](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/105106200/bd230eb6859e) (Video)
37. [Types of optical microsopy - Part 2](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/105106200/607e407e3b44) (Video)
38. [Scanning electron microscope Part 1- Parts and Functioning - Part 1](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/105106200/3eccbcdc8079) (Video)
39. [Scanning electron microscope Part 1- Parts and Functioning - Part 2](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/105106200/b6da2f374b93) (Video)
40. [Scanning electron microscope Part 2- Working Principles - Part 1](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/105106200/ef1cdbb22060) (Video)
41. [Scanning electron microscope Part 2- Working Principles - Part 2](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/105106200/59b61e09d868) (Video)
42. [Scanning electron microscope Part 3 - Analysis of cementitious systems 1 - Part 1](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/105106200/f1f347568c6b) (Video)
43. [Scanning electron microscope Part 3 - Analysis of cementitious systems 1 - Part 2](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/105106200/a283fd064420) (Video)
44. [Scanning electron microscope Part 4 - Analysis of cementitious system 2 - Part 1](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/105106200/c304edd024e3) (Video)
45. [Scanning electron microscope Part 4 - Analysis of cementitious system 2 - Part 2](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/105106200/727b52ba6f10) (Video)
46. [Application of characterization techniques to assess composite binder with limestone-calcined clay: what, why and how? - Part 1](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/105106200/126c14fc6b6c) (Video)
47. [Application of characterization techniques to assess composite binder with limestone-calcined clay: what, why and how? - Part 2](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/105106200/2a91eb94b5ea) (Video)
48. [Image analysis - Introduction and image mapping - Part 1](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/105106200/de7383d5c52f) (Video)
49. [Image analysis - Introduction and image mapping - Part 2](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/105106200/1beaf8a78633) (Video)
50. [Image analysis - Basic operations - Part 1](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/105106200/96bd287675a6) (Video)
51. [Image analysis - Basic operations - Part 2](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/105106200/d587de93458e) (Video)
52. [Spectroscopy Techniques - Part 1 AAS, AES - Part 1](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/105106200/00c34b2306d9) (Video)
53. [Spectroscopy Techniques - Part 1 AAS, AES - Part 2](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/105106200/139b077f53cd) (Video)
54. [Spectroscopy Techniques - Part 2 UV and IR spectroscopy - Part 1](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/105106200/8daa54a156ec) (Video)
55. [Spectroscopy Techniques - Part 2 UV and IR spectroscopy - Part 2](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/105106200/f21a1e829380) (Video)
56. [Spectroscopy Techniques - Part 3 FTIR and NMR spectroscopy - Part 1](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/105106200/b974dcfc70c6) (Video)
57. [Spectroscopy Techniques - Part 3 FTIR and NMR spectroscopy - Part 2](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/105106200/e066ad4c73e0) (Video)
58. [Spectrocopy techniques - Part 4 Principle of NMR spectroscopy](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/105106200/f159e8456100) (Video)
59. [Porosity and pore structure - Intoduction, significance of pore distribution](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/105106200/21e7e6ec85a1) (Video)
60. [Porosity and pore structure - Woking of mercury intrusion porosimeter - Part 1](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/105106200/7faa1a8159d6) (Video)
61. [Porosity and pore structure - Woking of mercury intrusion porosimeter - Part 2](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/105106200/108667f432e6) (Video)
62. [Electrical Impedance analysis - Principle and different methods - Part 1](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/105106200/d745922ce053) (Video)
63. [Electrical Impedance analysis - Principle and different methods - Part 2](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/105106200/3b24896c7d16) (Video)
64. [Electrical Impedance analysis - Deliverables and Interpretation - Part 1](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/105106200/85e3cf64c638) (Video)
65. [Electrical Impedance analysis - Deliverables and Interpretation - Part 2](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/105106200/c920324a91b3) (Video)
66. [Electrochemical testing (Corrosion) using Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy (EIS) - Part 1](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/105106200/f6a7cae4c4ae) (Video)
67. [Electrochemical testing (Corrosion) using Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy (EIS) - Part 2](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/105106200/fcf56351551a) (Video)
68. [Live Session 06-03-2020](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/105106200/c0b1b53d9783-2) (Video)
69. [Live Session 09-04-2020](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/105106200/f418f5f62c06-2) (Video)