ECTS - Advanced Materials of Construction

Advanced Materials of Construction (CE542) Course Detail

Course Name Course Code Season Lecture Hours Application Hours Lab Hours Credit ECTS
Advanced Materials of Construction CE542 Area Elective 3 0 0 3 5
Pre-requisite Course(s)
N/A
Course Language English
Course Type Elective Courses
Course Level Natural & Applied Sciences Master's Degree
Mode of Delivery Face To Face
Learning and Teaching Strategies Lecture, Discussion, Experiment, Drill and Practice, Problem Solving, Team/Group.
Course Coordinator
Course Lecturer(s)
  • Asst. Prof. Dr. Ertan SÖNMEZ
Course Assistants
Course Objectives The general objective of this course is to introduce the students advanced topics in materials of construction. These topics include microstructures of concrete, steel and composites, differences and similarities in response to loading and environmental effects on these materials, with emphasis on strength, elastic properties, creep, shrinkage, thermal stresses, and failure mechanisms, emerging materials in construction.
Course Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • Identify the relationships between microstructural development and macroscale behavior of steel, composites and concrete.
  • Review technical information in the field of construction materials and apply this knowledge to improve sustainability of engineered structures
  • Understand the behavioral characteristics and various properties of construction materials and apply this knowledge to property development and performance of these materials.
  • Design laboratory tests to perform analysis and evaluations on specific topics of construction materials, select materials for the specific purpose of use
  • Learn to prepare reports and presentations which involves literature survey of research topics about construction materials and demonstrate improved technical communication skills, both written and oral
  • Comprehensive study of a specific civil engineering problem selected so as to integrate the knowledge acquired in the graduate program of study.
Course Content Mechanical and durability properties of construction materials, properties and microstructure of concrete in fresh and hardened state, microstructure, types and various aspects of steel, plastics and composites in construction, innovative materials of construction and the interaction of construction materials with the environment.

Weekly Subjects and Releated Preparation Studies

Week Subjects Preparation
1 Materials science overview
2 Mechanical and physical properties of various materials used in constrcution
3 Temperature response of construction materials
4 Durability of materials
5 Testing of materials
6 Cement, microstructure and properties
7 Microstructural properties of hardened concrete
8 Steel-properties and microstructure
9 Steel-properties and microstructure
10 Plastics and ceramics
11 Fiber reinforced composites
12 Fiber reinforced composites
13 Cement polymer composites
14 Recent advances in materials technology
15 Final Exam Period
16 Final Exam Period

Sources

Course Book 1. Erdogan T. Materials for Construction, METU, 2005
Other Sources 2. Young J. F., Mindess S. Bentur A. and Gray R.J., The science and Technology of Civil Engineering Materials, Prentice Hall, 1998

Evaluation System

Requirements Number Percentage of Grade
Attendance/Participation - -
Laboratory - -
Application - -
Field Work - -
Special Course Internship - -
Quizzes/Studio Critics 1 20
Homework Assignments - -
Presentation - -
Project - -
Report - -
Seminar - -
Midterms Exams/Midterms Jury 1 50
Final Exam/Final Jury 1 30
Toplam 3 100
Percentage of Semester Work 70
Percentage of Final Work 30
Total 100

Course Category

Core Courses
Major Area Courses
Supportive Courses
Media and Managment Skills Courses
Transferable Skill Courses

The Relation Between Course Learning Competencies and Program Qualifications

# Program Qualifications / Competencies Level of Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
1 Gains the ability to have in-depth knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering, and to use this knowledge in solving Civil Engineering problems. X
2 Gains the ability to design and produce Civil Engineering systems under economic, environmental sustainability, and manufacturability constraints. X
3 Gains the ability to identify, define, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems, and acquires the ability to select and apply appropriate analysis and modeling methods for this purpose. X
4 Gains the ability to develop an approach to solve encountered engineering problems, and to design and conduct models and experiments. X
5 Gains the ability to effectively use modern engineering tools, techniques, and capabilities necessary for design and other engineering applications. X
6 Gains the ability to independently conduct fundamental research in the field, report research results effectively, and present them at scientific meetings. X
7 Acquires sufficient verbal and written English skills to follow scientific developments in the field and to communicate with colleagues. X
8 Gains the ability to effectively use the knowledge acquired in intra-disciplinary and interdisciplinary teams, and to take leadership roles in such teams. X
9 Gains awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning, personal development, and continuous self-renewal in the field; follows developments in science and technology; acquires awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation. X
10 Recognizes the importance of considering social, scientific, and ethical values in the stages of collecting, interpreting, disseminating, and applying data related to civil engineering problems. X
11 Gains the competence to critically examine, develop, and, when necessary, take action to change social relations and the norms that govern them. X

ECTS/Workload Table

Activities Number Duration (Hours) Total Workload
Course Hours (Including Exam Week: 16 x Total Hours) 16 3 48
Laboratory 5 3 15
Application
Special Course Internship
Field Work
Study Hours Out of Class 14 3 42
Presentation/Seminar Prepration
Project
Report
Homework Assignments
Quizzes/Studio Critics
Prepration of Midterm Exams/Midterm Jury 1 8 8
Prepration of Final Exams/Final Jury 1 12 12
Total Workload 125