Construction Materials

Course Code:

CE221

Course Period:

Autumn

Course Type:

Core

Credits:

3

Theoric:

2

Practice:

1

Laboratory Hour:

1

ECTS:

6

Course Language:

English

Course Objectives:

To provide basic knowledge and understanding about the structure, production, deformation, strength, fracture and durability of the materials used in civil engineering.

Course Content:

Introduction; Concrete; Bituminous Materials; Bricks and Blocks; Fiber Composites Part 1: Polymer Composites; Part 2: Fiber Reinforced Cements and Concretes

Course Methodology:

1: Lecture by instructor, 2: Lecture by instructor with class discussion, 7: Laboratory work

Course Evaluation Methods:

A: Written exam, B: Multiple-choice exam C: Take-home quiz, D: Experiment report, E: Homework, F: Project, G: Presentation by student

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Course Learning Outcomes

Course Learning Outcomes	Detailed Program Outcomes	Teaching Methods	Assessment Methods
Understanding of the behavior of materials from a knowledge of their structure	1b	1, 2,7	A, D
Knowledge about the properties and applications of civil engineering materials	1a, 9b	1,2,7	A, D
Stimulation to develop interest on materials technology	8a	1,2,7	A, D
Laboratory testing experience and skills	5a, 5b, 7c, 7e, 9b	1,2,7	D

Course Flow

COURSE CONTENT
Week	Topics	Study Materials
1	Introduction	Lecture Notes and Textbook
2	Concrete – Portland Cement	Lecture Notes and Textbook
3	Concrete – Portland Cement	Lecture Notes and Textbook
4	Concrete – Chemical and Mineral Admixtures	Lecture Notes and Textbook
5	Concrete – Aggregates, Fresh Concrete Properties	Lecture Notes and Textbook
6	Concrete – Early Age Properties, Deformation of Concrete	Lecture Notes and Textbook
7	Concrete – Strength of Concrete	Lecture Notes and Textbook
8	October 29th – National Holiday
9	Midterm Examination, Lab Experiment 1 – Standard Consistence of Portland Cement	Lecture Notes and Textbook
10	Concrete – Durability of Concrete, Lab Experiment 2 – Bulk Density of Aggregates	Lecture Notes and Textbook
11	Concrete – Non destructive Testing, Mix Design, Lab Experiment 3 – Density, Porosity, Absorption of Coarse Aggregates	Lecture Notes and Textbook
12	Bituminous Materials, Lab Experiment 4 - Sieve Analysis of Aggregates	Lecture Notes and Textbook
13	Bricks and Blocks, Lab Experiment 5 – Casting and Testing of Fresh Concrete	Lecture Notes and Textbook
14	Fiber Composites, Lab Experiment 6 – Testing Hardened Properties of Concrete (Compressive Strength, Splitting Tensile Strength, Flexural Strength, Rebound Number, Ultrasonic Pulse Velocity	Lecture Notes and Textbook
15	Final Examination

Recommended Sources

RECOMMENDED SOURCES
Textbook	These are the notes that the students wrote during the lectures.
Additional Resources	Construction Materials edited by Domone and Illston, Spon Press

Material Sharing

MATERIAL SHARING
Documents	Lecture notes
Assignments
Exams

Assessment

ASSESSMENT
IN-TERM STUDIES	NUMBER	PERCENTAGE
Mid-terms	1	55
Lab reports	1	45
Total
CONTRIBUTION OF FINAL EXAMINATION TO OVERALL GRADE		55
CONTRIBUTION OF IN-TERM STUDIES TO OVERALL GRADE		45
Total		100

Course’s Contribution to Program

COURSE'S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM OUTCOMES
No	Program Learning Outcomes	check √
1a	Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and engineering subjects pertaining to the relevant discipline,	√
1b	Ability to use theoretical and applied knowledge in these areas in complex engineering problems.	√
2a	Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems,
2b	Ability to select and apply proper analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.
3a	Ability to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way as to meet the desired result,
3b	Ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose.
4a	Ability to devise, select and use modern techniques and tools needed for analyzing and solving complex problems encountered in engineering practice.
4b	Ability to employ information technologies effectively.
5a	Ability to design experiments for investigating complex engineering problems or discipline specific research questions,	√
5b	Ability to conduct experiments, gather data, analyze and interpret results for investigating complex engineering problems or discipline specific research questions.	√
6a	Ability to work efficiently in intra-disciplinary teams,
6b	Ability to work efficiently in multi-disciplinary teams,
6c	Ability to work individually.
7a	Ability to communicate effectively in Turkish, both orally and in writing,
7b	Knowledge of a minimum of one foreign language,
7c	Ability to write effective reports and comprehend written reports, prepare design and production reports,	√
7d	Ability to make effective presentations,
7e	Ability to give and receive clear and intelligible instructions.	√
8a	Recognition of the need for lifelong learning, ability to access information, ability to follow developments in science and technology,	√
8b	Ability to continue to educate him/herself.
9a	Consciousness to behave according to ethical principles and professional and ethical responsibility.
9b	Knowledge on standards used in engineering practice.	√
10a	Knowledge about business life practices such as project management, risk management, change management.
10b	Awareness in entrepreneurship and innovation.
10c	Knowledge about sustainable development.
11a	Knowledge about the global and social effects of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety,
11b	Knowledge about contemporary issues of the century reflected into the field of engineering.
11c	Awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions.
12	Knowledge about project award mechanisms and tendering procedures.
13	Knowledge about the interaction of designers and constructors.

ECTS

ECTS ALLOCATED BASED ON STUDENT WORKLOAD BY THE COURSE DESCRIPTION
Activities	Quantity	Duration (Hour)	Total Workload (Hour)
Course Duration	14	4	56
Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice)	14	3	42
Experiments	6	1	6
Lab reports	6	2	12
Midterm examination	1	1	1
Preparation for the midterm	1	10	10
Final exmaination	1	1	1
Preparation for the final	1	15	15
Total Work Load			143
Total Work Load / 25 (h)			6
ECTS Credit of the Course			6

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