2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog

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.

Credits

3/1

Prerequisite

ENGR 220

Student Learning Outcomes

  1. 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
  2. Describe the manufacture process of a range of construction materials
  3. Analyze methods, materials, and equipment used to construct projects
  4. Explain and apply codes, standards and specifications commonly used in civil engineering
  5. Able to successfully present their written work through a term paper
  6. Describe the important factors that may affect the mechanical and physical properties of commonly used construction materials
  7. Design a concrete and asphalt concrete mixture to achieve specified design criteria and understand its properties and behavior
  8. An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics
  9. An ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors
  10. An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies
  11. An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences