Circular Economy of Infrastructures, 5 cr

Tampere University

Teaching periods

Course code

RAK.IN.800

Language of instruction

English, Finnish

Academic years

2024–2025, 2025–2026, 2026–2027

Level of study

Intermediate studies

Grading scale

General scale, 0-5

Persons responsible

Responsible teacher:

Pirjo Kuula

Responsible teacher:

Minna Leppänen

Responsible organisation

Faculty of Built Environment 100 %

Coordinating organisation

Civil Engineering Studies 100 %

Common learning outcomes

Interaction and communication skills

Learning skills and critical thinking

Sustainable development

Sustainable development goals

Goal 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities

Goal 12: Responsible Consumption and Production

Principles of Circular Economy and common practices in earth construction
The generation processes and properties of typical secondary aggregates
Legislation and guidelines relevant to reuse of waste materials and by-products
Evaluation of the environmental and technical suitability of waste materials and by-products in earth construction
Design of structures based on secondary aggregates

Learning outcomes

Recommended prerequisites

Further information

Learning material

Studies that include this course

Completion option 1

Attendance at 80% of lectures

12.01.2025 – 31.05.2025

12.01.2025 – 29.04.2025