Materials Testing

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Testing of construction materials to determine physical and mechanical properties. Preparation of reports from data secured from such tests. Typically offered Spring. Prerequisite(s): CMET 26001 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C- OR CEMT 26001 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C- OR CET 26000 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C- OR MET 21100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C- Course Learning Outcomes 1. Demonstrate an understanding of the basic principles materials science and engineering and of testing of materials and describe its function in the fields of construction engineering technologies. 2. Demonstrate understanding of the underlying physical concepts related to structural matter, the relationship between structure of atoms-bond-properties of engineering materials, as well as the different arrangement of atoms/ions and the characteristics that produce or alter the behavior of materials. 3. Apply principles obtained from Strength of Materials (CET 26000 / MET 21100) and any previous strength of material related courses for data analysis and the understanding of internal stresses. 4. Display ability to solve problems related to Materials Testing and presentation of results in reports in an analytical, accurate, organized and neat manner. 5. Demonstrate dominion of knowledge of mechanical properties of materials and the factors that affect those properties. 6. Demonstrate understanding of process of strengthening and heat treatment of materials. 7. Apply principles obtained from technical computations and any other previous course related to problem solving and technical computations. 8. Gain proficiency in manipulations of standards, specifications, codes and recommendations involving testing of construction materials. 9. Strengthen the ability to work with group members to perform required test procedures for commonly used materials. 10. Demonstrate proficiency in the use of materials testing apparatus used to complete tension, compression, shear, torsion, bending, hardness and impact experiments. 11. Demonstrate proficiency in the ability to collect and interpret material testing data derived from other groups experiments. 12. Demonstrate proficiency in performing materials testing computations associated with basic tension, compression, shear, torsion, bending, hardness and impact computations and the relationship between them. 13. Display strengthening of drafting, digital photographs and CAD skills in the preparation of assigned reports. 14. Identify, quantify and analyze sources of error in measurements and corrections. 15. Demonstrate the ability to keep accurate, complete, and neat test data notes. 16. Explain project objectives, present and discuss results and draw conclusions in oral and written presentation format. 17. Demonstrate proficiency in the use of proper language and communication skills. View Class Schedule