Materials Laboratory

Catalog description

A laboratory course in the application of basic mechanics of materials principles to cement, aggregate, concrete, steel and wood. Operation of various types of testing machines and gauges. Tests of tension, compression, flexure, torsion, impact, shear, hardness and fatigue. Laboratory observations, analysis, interpretation and reports. 1 Lecture hour and 2 Lab hours. Prerequisites: EG 301 or concurrent enrollment; or CE 351 or concurrent enrollment.