CENG 440 Construction Materials (Lec/Lab)
Properties and behavior of structural metals, timber, Portland cement concrete, and bituminous concrete; standard specification and methods of test; inspection and control; long-term protection and durability. Techniques for construction with and testing of materials including concrete, metals, plastics, and wood.
Student Learning Outcomes
- Identify key material properties important to the successful application of aggregates, asphalt concrete, Portland cement concrete, wood and metals to a variety of civil works
- Describe the manufacture process of a range of construction materials
- Analyze methods, materials, and equipment used to construct projects
- Explain and apply codes, standards and specifications commonly used in civil engineering
- Able to successfully present their written work through a term paper
- Describe the important factors that may affect the mechanical and physical properties of commonly used construction materials
- Design a concrete and asphalt concrete mixture to achieve specified design criteria and understand its properties and behavior
- An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics
- An ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors
- An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies
- An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences