BASIC CONCEPTS IN CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS

Learning the properties of the construction materials is just a part of the course. The course lets students learn about the sources of these materials, the different ASTM standards used in testing them, common defects of these materials and the ways to safeguard the construction from these defects, precautions in handling these materials for better durability, and to guide students in choosing the proper material for a particular purpose in construction.

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Sources of materials is information needed to know by the contractor to help in the right estimation of costs, and to prepare for alternatives in cases of lack of materials in the area.

Students should also be able to understand which tests are possible for the materials in constructions as well as be knowledgeable in the standard values to expect from these laboratory tests. Learning these parameters with the properties of these materials will guide the contractor in handling and working with them.

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INTRODUCTION TO CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS AND TESTING

The course of Construction Materials and Testing is a vital subject in Civil Engineering although it doesn’t require much computations. Getting to know the basic and the more advanced characteristics and properties of the materials used in construction will help students analyze the principles lying behind the design of structures.

The different topics under this course are as follows:

Introduction

TLO-1 : Fundamental Properties

TLO-2 :  Stones

TLO-3 :  Sand

TLO-4 :  Bricks

TLO-5 :  Clay Products

TLO-6 :  Lime

TLO-7 :  Cement

TLO-8 :  Mortars

TLO-9 :  Concrete

TLO-10:  Masonry
TLO-11:  Metals

TLO-12:  Timber

TLO-13:  Surface Protective Materials

TLO-14:  Miscellaneous Materials