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 3 0 0 3 5
Pre-requisite Course(s)
DD or a better grade in CE 210 Civil Engineering Materials course (or an equivalent course)
Course Language English
Course Type N/A
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 X
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 Attains knowledge through wide and in-depth investigations his/her field and surveys, evaluates, interprets, and applies the knowledge thus acquired. X
2 Has a critical and comprehensive knowledge of contemporary engineering techniques and methods of application. X
3 By using unfamiliar, ambiguous, or incompletely defined data, completes and utilizes the required knowledge by scientific methods; is able to fuse and make use of knowledge from different disciplines. X
4 Has the awareness of new and emerging technologies in his/her branch of engineering profession, studies and learns these when needed. X
5 Defines and formulates problems in his/her branch of engineering, develops methods of solution, and applies innovative methods of solution. X
6 Devises new and/or original ideas and methods; designs complex systems and processes and proposes innovative/alternative solutions for their design. X
7 Has the ability to design and conduct theoretical, experimental, and model-based investigations; is able to use judgment to solve complex problems that may be faced in this process. X
8 Functions effectively as a member or as a leader in teams that may be interdisciplinary, devises approaches of solving complex situations, can work independently and can assume responsibility. X
9 Has the oral and written communication skills in one foreign language at the B2 general level of European Language Portfolio. X
10 Can present the progress and the results of his investigations clearly and systematically in national or international contexts both orally and in writing. X
11 Knows social, environmental, health, safety, and legal dimensions of engineering applications as well as project management and business practices; and is aware of the limitations and the responsibilities these impose on engineering practices. X
12 Commits to social, scientific, and professional ethics during data acquisition, interpretation, and publication as well as in all professional activities.

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