Advanced Construction Materials

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Description: Undergraduate elective course addresses advanced topics on fundamental material properties and related design criteria for products commonly used in civil construction: timber and engineered wood products, metals and alloys, polymers and fiber reinforced composites; and glass. Lectures will include material specific topics on: physical, chemical and mechanical properties; fabrication methods; use and applications; standards, testing and quality control measures; selection and design criteria. May not be used for degree credit for CIVE 5583 .