Materials Science for Civil Engineers

Catalog description

C E 336 Materials Science for Civil Engineers (3) This course introduces engineering students to the structure, properties and behavior of construction materials, providing the bridge between engineering mechanics and engineering design. The course is an engineering science course focused at providing the students with a working knowledge of the nature and engineering properties of construction materials to understand prediction models and statistical variations for quality control. The course provides an introduction to aggregates, concrete, asphalt, timber, steel, structural alloys, and polymers used in civil infrastructure and in building construction. Durability, life expectancy, recycling, and variability of materials will be examined in addition to their mechanical properties. The students will achieve these objectives through in-class practices or quizzes, homework exercises, reading assignments and exams.