CE447 ADVANCED MATERIALS OF CONSTRUCTION
| Course Code: | 5620447 |
| 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: | Assoc.Prof.Dr. ÇAĞLA AKGÜL |
| Offered Semester: | Fall or Spring Semesters. |
Course Objectives
All civil engineers are concerned with the structural safety, serviceability and the economics of the constructions with which they are involved. The successful approach to the problem can only be established through a sound knowledge of computational methods of engineering and a thorough understanding of the properties and behavior of engineering materials. Without a proper knowledge of materials neither the structural safety and serviceability nor the economics can be achieved in civil engineering projects. Two compulsory courses on materials are given to the second year civil engineering students. (CE 241- Materials Science and CE 344-Materials of Construction). However, since there is a vast variety of construction materials, appropriate and detailed information for all the important materials cannot be included in the regular contents of the above two courses. The CE 447 - Advanced Materials of Construction course intends to include subjects such as properties of alloy steels, structural steel products, precast concrete blocks, brick, tile, wood products, polymers and adhesives that are vitally important in civil engineering but cannot be covered in the CE 344 - Materials of Construction course.
Course Content
Characteristics of construction materials, deterioration of building materials, ferrous metals and various methods for shaping metals, alloys of metals, steel, structural steel types, non-ferrous metals, precast concrete blocks, brick and tile, wood and wood products, polymers and various adhesives.
Course Learning Outcomes
Familiarity and ability to solve problems in topics listed in the catalog description.
By the end of the course, students will have a good understanding of the properties of civil engineering materials.
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 | ✔ | |||