Credit Structure: (3-2)4

Catalog Description:
Production types, uses in construction, properties and related tests for the following materials are covered: Ferrous metals, bituminous materials, clay products, timber, building stones, mineral aggregates, lime, gypsum, hydraulic cements and concrete. Constituents, theories of mix design, principal steps in production, physical and mechanical properties of concrete.

Course Objectives:
To familiarize the student with classical construction materials regarding their production, types, properties and uses in construction. Introducing students to standard methods for testing physical and mechanical properties of materials.

Prerequisites:
None

Textbook(s):
N. Jackson, "Civil Engineering Materials", McMillian, 1984.

Reference(s):
M.L. Gambhir, "Concrete Technology", McGraw-Hill, 1992.

Syllabus:
1. Introduction: Classification of construction materials, important properties and standard test procedures.
2. Ferrous metals
3. Structural clay products
4. Timber
5. Building stones
6. Mineral aggregates
7. Binding materials, lime and gypsum
8. Portland cements
9. Pozzolanic and other types of cements
10. Mix design and production of concrete
11. Properties of fresh and hardened concrete
12. Durability of concrete

Homeworks, Quizzes, Projects:
None

Computer Usage:
None

Laboratory Work:
Testing and writing reports for various experiments on: reinforcing steel bars, strength and permeability of clay products, aggregates, cement, fresh and hardened concrete.

Category Content:
Mathematics and Basic Sciences: None
Engineering Design: 0.5 credits
Engineering Sciences: 1.5 credits
Humanities & Social Sciences: None
Departmental: 2 credits

Instructors:
Mustafa Tokyay