Construction Engineering Technology
Master Syllabus
Course
Title: Materials Testing Course
Code & Number: CET-2110
Credit Hour Total: 3
Lecture
Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 1
Prerequisite(s): ENGT 1050
Text: Hot Mix & Asphalt Materials, Mixture Design and
Construction;
National
Asphalt Paving Association
And
Design
and Control of Concrete Mixtures
Portland Cement Association, ISBN: 0-89312-087-1
Software: None
A. Course Description (Approved
catalog description.)
Design of portland and asphalt cement concrete mixes and associated quality control tests of mortar, aggregates, asphalt cements, portland and asphaltic concrete.
B. Related Program Outcomes:
1.
A development of mathematical
skills sufficient to solve and analyze technical problems associated with
construction projects including building, highway and heavy construction.
2.
The
ability to demonstrate a thorough knowledge of common construction methods and
design procedures associated with building, highway and heavy construction
projects.
3.
The
ability to demonstrate a thorough knowledge of common construction materials-
both their proper usage and proper testing procedures.
4. An understanding of codes and specifications in the implementation of building and highway projects.
C. Course Objectives:
Upon the completion of this class the student will:
1.
Gain
an understanding of Portland cement concrete properties and mix designs,
standard quality testing procedures and
construction techniques.
2.
Gain
an understanding of asphaltic cement concrete properties and mix design,
standard quality testing procedures and
construction techniques.
3.
Gain
an understanding of the principles of mortar, metals and geotextile quality
control testing.
4.
Gain
an understanding of aggregate gradation and standard quality control
testing.
5.
Obtain
the ability to apply statistical analysis techniques to quality control testing
of construction materials.
D. Course Outline (List major
content areas or units covered in the course.)
1.
Concrete Fundamentals & Quality Control
2.
Concrete
Mix Design
3.
Concrete
Components
i) Water
ii)
Air
iii) Admixtures
iv) Aggregates
4.
Concrete Construction (Batching, Mixing, Placing, Finishing,
Curing)
5.
Asphalt Cement Properties
6.
Aggregates for Asphaltic Concrete
7.
Hot Mix Asphalt Design and Mixture Propeties
8.
Asphalt Admixtures & Additives
9.
HMA Performance
10. Mortar
E. Suggested Laboratory Tests (List labs
covered in the laboratory portion of the course.
1.
Concrete Mix Design
2.
Regular Weight Concrete Quality Control
Testing
3.
Lightweight Concrete Quality Control Testing
4.
Mortar Mix Design (M,N and Redimixed_
5.
Mortar Mix Quality Control Testing
6.
Aggregate Analysis
7.
SHRP Testing of Aggregates
8.
Asphalt Cement Quality Control Testing
9.
Asphaltic Concrete Mix Design
10. Asphaltic Concrete Quality Control Testing