CE441 HIGHWAY MATERIALS
| Course Code: | 5620441 |
| METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): | 3 (2.00 - 2.00) |
| ECTS Credit: | 5.0 |
| Department: | Civil Engineering |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
| Level of Study: | Undergraduate |
| Course Coordinator: | Assoc.Prof.Dr. HANDE IŞIK ÖZTÜRK |
| Offered Semester: | Fall or Spring Semesters. |
Course Objectives
At the end of this course, the student will learn:
- pavement types and paving materials
- nature, source, types and uses of bituminous materials
- standard tests on asphalts and the basic characteristics of asphalt cements
- aggregates, their characteristics and standard tests for aggregates, aggregate mix calculations
- basic methods of asphalt-aggregate mix design and application of Marshall mix design method in laboratory
- physical properties of dense graded asphalt-agregate mixes and their performance
Course Content
Nature, sources, and uses of asphalt. Production and classification of asphalts. Chemistry of asphalt. Physical properties of asphalt. Tests on asphalts. Classification and properties of mineral aggregates. Test on aggregates. Aggregate calculations. Types of asphalts aggregate combinations and their applications. Significant properties of asphalt paving mixture calculation. Asphalt mix design.
Course Learning Outcomes
- Conduct tests on asphalt-aggregate mixtures based on the basic mixture properties.
- Analyze compacted asphalt-aggregate mixtures based on basic mixture properties.
- Design asphalt-aggregate mixtures by applying Marshall mix design method.
- Determine the basic knowledge of paving materials and specially dense graded asphalt concrete to evaluate the performance of the mixtures qualitatively.
Program Outcomes Matrix
| Contribution | |||||
| # | Program Outcomes | No | Yes | ||
| 1 | An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics | ✔ | |||
| 2 | An ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors | ✔ | |||
| 3 | An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences | ✔ | |||
| 4 | An ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts | ✔ | |||
| 5 | An ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives | ✔ | |||
| 6 | An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions | ✔ | |||
| 7 | An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies | ✔ | |||
| 8 | An ability to use techniques, skills, and engineering tools necessary for engineering practice | ✔ | |||