This course will give students a detailed understanding of materials commonly employed in civil engineering and construction (concrete, steel, timber, composites) including their methods of manufacture, material properties. The course will provide detailed guidance on material preparation (e.g. material manufacture and concrete and mix design) and material testing that are commonly employed in the construction and civil engineering disciplines.
Prerequisite(s)
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Corequisite(s)
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Special Requisite(s)
Minimum points for (D-) letter grade: 40 out of 100.
70% attendance is mandatory.
Instructor(s)
Assist. Prof. Dr. Erdal COŞKUN
Course Assistant(s)
Res. Ass. Begüm BAŞBUĞ
Schedule
Lecture: Tuesday 13:00-14:50 (Online CATS)
Problem Solving and Laboratory: Tuesday17:00-18:45 (Online CATS+ Construction Materials Laboratory)
Office Hour(s)
Tuesday 15:00-16:00 2D18
Teaching Methods and Techniques
Oral presenation, problem solving and laboratory
Principle Sources
-Mamlouk, M. S., Zaniewski, J. P. (2018). "Materials for Civil and Construction Engineers", Fourth Edition in SI Units, Pearson.
-Erdoğan, T, Erdoğan, S. (2012). "Basic Materials of Construction", METUPRESS.
-Neville, A. M., Brooks, J. J. (2010)."Concrete Technology", 2nd Edition, Pearson.
Other Sources
Course Schedules
Week
Contents
Learning Methods
1. Week
Introduction to Construction of Materials
Oral presentation
2. Week
Mechanical Properties of Construction Materials
Oral presentation
3. Week
Mechanical Properties of Construction Materials-(Continued), Nonmechanical properties,
Sustainable Design
Oral presentation
4. Week
Rocks,Gypsum,Lime,Pozzolans
Oral presentation
5. Week
Aggregates, Aggregates Sources, Properties
Oral presentation
6. Week
Aggregate Properties (Continued),
Testing Methods
Oral presentation
7. Week
Portland Cement, Production,
Chemical Composition of Portland Cement
Oral presentation
8. Week
MIDTERM EXAM
EXAM
9. Week
Types of Portland Cement, Mixing Waters,
Admixtures
Oral presentation
10. Week
Concrete Mixes, Placing, and Handling Fresh Concrete
Oral presentation
11. Week
Mechanical Testing of Hardened Concrete, Alternatives to Conventional Concrete
Oral presentation
12. Week
Steel, Production and Mechanical Testing,Corrosion Resistance
Oral presentation
13. Week
Structure of Wood, Mechanical Properties,Engineered Wood Products
Oral presentation
14. Week
Composite Materials
Oral presentation
15. Week
16. Week
17. Week
Assessments
Evaluation tools
Quantity
Weight(%)
Midterm(s)
1
30
Lab Attendance
1
10
Final Exam
1
60
Program Outcomes
PO-1
Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and engineering subjects pertaining to the relevant discipline; ability to use theoretical and applied knowledge in these areas in the solution of complex engineering problems.
PO-2
Ability to formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; ability to select and apply proper analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.
PO-3
Ability to design a complex systemi process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way as to meet the desired results; ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose.
PO-4
Ability to select and use modern techniques and tools needed for analyzing and Solving complex problems encountered in engineering practice; ability to employ information technologies effectively.
PO-5
Ability to design and conduct experiments, gather data, analyze and interpret results for investing complex engineering problems or discipline specific research questions.
PO-6
Ability to work efficiently in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; ability to work individually.
PO-7
Ability to communicate effectivley, both orally and in writing; knowledge of a minimum of one foreign language; ability to write effective reports and comprehend written reports, prepare design and production reports, make effective presentations, and give and receive clear and intelligible instruction.
PO-8
Awareness of the need for lifelong learning; ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology, and to continue to educate him/herself.
PO-9
Knowledge on behavior according ethical principles, professional and ethical responsibility and standards used in engineering practices.
PO-10
Knowledge about business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; awareness in entrepreneurship, innovation; knowledge about sustainable development.
PO-11
Knowledge about the global and social effects of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety, and contemporary issues of the century reflected into the field of engineering; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions.
Learning Outcomes
LO-1
Roughly recognizes the common terms and concepts associated with the topic of the course. (KNOWLEDGE)
LO-2
Understands engineering behavior of the major materials found in the construction industry. (KNOWLEDGE)
LO-3
Recognizes critical material properties relevant to successful design of engineering processes and systems. (KNOWLEDGE)
LO-4
Gains experience in the operation of various laboratory test equipment and instrumentation. (SKILL)
LO-5
Recognizes the role of material selection in terms of its technical, economical, societal, environmental impact. (SKILL)
