Civil Engineering Materials. 2 credits, 3 contact hours

Catalog description

Prerequisites: CHEM 121 or CHEM 125 and MECH 237 or MECH 239 (with a grade of C or better). This course will provide instruction on engineering materials used in the construction of civil engineering projects. Additionally, the fundamentals of sustainability and sustainable design within the context of civil engineering will be discussed. The engineering properties of aggregates, wood, metal, portland cement concrete and asphaltic concrete and design of these materials will be covered. These materials will be used to discuss sustainability concepts and design within civil engineering.