CE445 CONCRETE-MAKING MATERIALS
| Course Code: | 5620445 |
| METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): | 3 (3.00 - 0.00) |
| ECTS Credit: | 5.0 |
| Department: | Civil Engineering |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
| Level of Study: | Undergraduate |
| Course Coordinator: | Prof.Dr. SİNAN TURHAN ERDOĞAN |
| Offered Semester: | Fall or Spring Semesters. |
Course Objectives
At the end of the course, the student is expected to get the necessary knowledge on cements, aggregates, admixtures and mixing water in order to use these materials efficiently and correctly in designing concrete mixes.
Course Content
Properties and types of cements and aggregates. Methods and standards of mixing water. Chemical and mineral admixtures.
Course Learning Outcomes
At the end of the course, the student will;
A) understand and be able to simply evaluate the environmental impact of cement
B) be able to select the proper cement for a given task.
C) be able to develop a simple cement hydration model to estimate hydration product content and temperature changes.
D) understand the impact of aggregates on concrete and select a proper combination of aggregates for a given task.
E) understand what the basic types of mineral and chemical admixtures for concrete are and select the proper admixture for a given task.
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 | ✔ | |||