CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS

AIM

To introduce the properties of construction materials and their relation with the atomic structure, to introduce standards, law and regulations about materials and to explain the terms for material production and production methods appropriate to them, to introduce types of damage and damage ratios in different conditions, and to explain the defects according to physical and chemical properties of materials.

CONTENT

This course contains; Introduction (Material selection),Ferrous Metals,Steel, Aluminum,Constituent Materials of Concrete (Aggregates) - (1),Constituent Materials of Concrete (Aggregates) - (2),Constituent Materials of Concrete (Aggregates) - (3),Cementitious materials and cement,Mixing water and Admixtures, Concrete and Concrete production - (1),Mixing water and Admixtures, Concrete and Concrete production - (2),Hardened concrete properties,Concrete mix design - (1),Concrete mix design - (2),Special concretes,Properties of fresh concrete.

1. 1

   Recognize the main construction materials in civil engineering applications.

   Taught by: Problem Solving Method, Self Study Method, Question - Answer Technique, Experiential Learning, Lecture Method · Assessed by: Traditional Written Exam

2. 2

   Use the material in the most appropriate way.

   Taught by: Problem Solving Method, Self Study Method, Question - Answer Technique, Experiential Learning, Lecture Method · Assessed by: Traditional Written Exam

3. 3

   Control the suitability of a known building material and/or the desired product’s performance.

   Taught by: Problem Solving Method, Self Study Method, Question - Answer Technique, Experiential Learning, Lecture Method · Assessed by: Traditional Written Exam

4. 4

   Design a proper building material to meet specific requirements under realistic constraints and conditions.

   Taught by: Problem Solving Method, Self Study Method, Question - Answer Technique, Experiential Learning, Lecture Method · Assessed by: Traditional Written Exam

5. 5

   Analyze the current issues concerning materials in civil engineering.

   Taught by: Problem Solving Method, Self Study Method, Question - Answer Technique, Experiential Learning, Lecture Method · Assessed by: Traditional Written Exam

WEEKLY PLAN

1. WEEK 1

   Introduction (Material selection)

   Preparation: Previewing book and lecture notes

2. WEEK 2

   Ferrous Metals

   Preparation: Previewing book and lecture notes

3. WEEK 3

   Steel, Aluminum

   Preparation: Previewing book and lecture notes

4. WEEK 4

   Constituent Materials of Concrete (Aggregates) - (1)

   Preparation: Previewing book and lecture notes

5. WEEK 5

   Constituent Materials of Concrete (Aggregates) - (2)

   Preparation: Previewing book and lecture notes

6. WEEK 6

   Constituent Materials of Concrete (Aggregates) - (3)

   Preparation: Previewing book and lecture notes

7. WEEK 7

   Cementitious materials and cement

   Preparation: Previewing book and lecture notes

8. WEEK 8

   Mixing water and Admixtures, Concrete and Concrete production - (1)

   Preparation: Previewing book and lecture notes

9. WEEK 9

   Mixing water and Admixtures, Concrete and Concrete production - (2)

   Preparation: Previewing book and lecture notes

10. WEEK 10

    Hardened concrete properties

    Preparation: Previewing book and lecture notes

11. WEEK 11

    Concrete mix design - (1)

    Preparation: Previewing book and lecture notes

12. WEEK 12

    Concrete mix design - (2)

    Preparation: Previewing book and lecture notes

13. WEEK 13

    Special concretes

    Preparation: Previewing book and lecture notes

14. WEEK 14

    Properties of fresh concrete

    Preparation: Previewing book and lecture notes

ASSESSMENT

• Rate of Midterm Exam to Success30%
• Rate of Final Exam to Success70%

WORKLOAD

READING

• A.M.NEVİLLE, “Properties of Concrete”, IV.Edition, 2000. M.S. MAMLOUK ve/and J.P. ZANIEWSKI, “Materials for Civil and Construction Engineers”, Prentice Hall, II. Baskı, 2011. Beton Dokuz Eylül Üniversitesi 2012 Bülent BARADAN-Halit YAZICI-Serdar AYDIN T.ERDOĞAN, “Beton”, METU Press, 2003.

TEACHING STAFF

• Assist.Prof. Furkan ŞAHİNCOORDINATOR
• Assist.Prof. Furkan ŞAHİN