CE 321 - Materials of Construction
Catalog Description
A study of the physical and mechanical properties of materials used in construction including aggregates, cements, concretes, masonry, ferrous and non-ferrous metals, and wood; the behavior of materials and structures under load; and material testing standards.3 credit hours (lecture)
Prerequisites
Schedule
| Fall, 2009 | : | BH |
| Spring, 2010 | : | X |
| Fall, 2010 | : | X |
| Spring, 2011 | : | X |
| Fall, 2011 | : | X |
| Spring, 2012 | : | X |
Textbooks and Resources
Materials for Civil and Construction Engineers by Mamlouk & Zaniewski, Addison and Wesley Longman Publishers, latest editionCourse Objective
Familiarize the student with the physical and mechanical properties of materials used in construction; introduce the student to testing methods and standards for construction materials; and introduce the student to professional report writing. This objective is accomplished through lecture, reading, laboratory testing, report writing, problem solving, and laboratory software.Topics
Topics
Material Selection
Mechanical Properties
Non Mechanical Properties
Material Variability
Strain Gage Technology
Material Science
Steel
Aluminum
Aggregates
Portland Cement
Portland Cement Concrete
Masonry
Asphalt Cement and Asphalt Concrete
Wood
Professional Component
This course supports the professional component critiera for engineering accreditation by:
1. supplying the student with knowledge of construction materials and their properties
2. strengthening the student's written communication skills
3. teaching the student skills for applying construction materials to engineering design
This course addresses the following EC 2000 professional component requirements:
- an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science and engineering
- an abilit to conduct experiments, as well as analyze and interpret data
- an ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams
- an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems
- an ability to communicate effectively
- the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global and societal context
- a knowledge of contemporary issues
Relationship to Program Objectives
This course direclty supports program outcomes 1,2,4,6 and 7.
This course direclty supports program educational objective 1.
Last update: Tue Aug 4, 2009 5:10 pm by ccox9