Construction materials testing Entry requirements Direct Entry: Minimum of a Grade 12 School Certificate with passes in English, Mathematics

cs and Science or Physics and Chemistry Mature entry: Grade 12 School Certificate with a pass in Science or Physics and Chemistry and a minimum of five (5) years experience in a construction related field.

Course objectives The course is designed for students interested in the field of construction materials. It emphasizes teamwork and involves collection of information from local state agencies and local industry regarding materials, design and specification requirements. The course objective is to develop technical competence in the following topics: Behavior of materials used construction projects including soil-aggregate mixtures, asphalt binders and mixtures and Portland cement concrete. Role of material properties in design. Testing methods, selection Criteria, and standard specifications.

Required Modules Construction Material science Familiarizes students with lab and testing procedures for testing construction materials. Properties of construction materials, including steel, soil, concrete, bitumen and timber. Production of construction materials and standard specifications. Concrete Testing This course presents the basic knowledge required to select materials for concrete production, design a concrete mix, and conduct quality control tests on concrete. The course is delivered through lectures and laboratory sessions. Topics include cements, water/cement ratio, admixtures, concrete properties, manufacturing, placing, finishing, curing, and inspection techniques. Prerequisites: Construction material science Soils and natural gravels Testing This course presents the basic principles of soil mechanics and testing procedures through lectures, problem-solving sessions, and laboratory work. Topics include mass/volume relationships, soil classification, compaction tests atterberg limits sieve analysis, relative density and Soil stabilization. Prerequisites: Construction material science Asphalt Testing This course teaches students how to select suitable materials for asphaltic concrete design using the Marshall method equipment. Topics include penetration bitumen, emulsions, asphaltic cement testing, aggregate testing, and

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binder extraction. Laboratory sessions include making specimens, testing specimens, and analyzing test results. Prerequisites: Construction material science Entrepreneurship This course presents the basic principles of entrepreneurship. Topics include applying entrepreneurship skills, developing entrepreneurship competencies and attitudes, establishing business enterprises, applying enterprise management skills and sustaining an enterprise. Prerequisites: none Safety, Health and Environment This course teaches students how to apply safety and environment protection. Topics include applying health practice, demonstrating safety procedures, applying environment protection measures and applying quality control practices. Prerequisites: none Information communication and technology This course teaches students how to communicate effectively using information and communication technology. The topics will include introduction to word, excel and email. Prerequisites: none Class/laboratory schedule Class lectures Field visits to an asphalt plant, soil laboratory on site and a ready mix concrete plant. Laboratory tours to discuss concrete, soil and asphalt testing equipment. Laboratory experiments 3.0 3.0 3.0

Contribution of course to meeting the professional component This course contributes primarily to the individuals knowledge of engineering topics, and does provide hands on testing experience.

Programme objectives: On completion of the programme, the trainee will be able to:

Carry out materials sampling and testing procedures both in the laboratory and in the field Determine properties and quality of different types of construction materials Maintain high standards of safety, health, environment while carrying out tests in the laboratory and in the fields. Apply entrepreneurship skills Use information and communication technology. Communicate effectively both internally and externally

Modules include Concrete Testing Soils and natural gravels testing Asphalt Testing Occupational Safety, Health and Environment

Catalog Description 575 Advanced Highway Materials and Construction. I or SS; 3cr. Soils, soil stabilization, aggregates, bituminous materials and mixtures, general highway materials and construction of rigid and flexible pavements. Bosscher, Bahia. Course Prerequisite(s)

CEE 330 CEE 340 CEE 395

Prerequisite knowledge and/or skills

Basics of mechanics of materials. Such skills are covered in EMA 304. Basic knowledge of behavior of civil engineering materials and methods of testing. Such skills are covered in CEE 395 and CEE 330. Basic knwoledge of structural analysis and design. Such skills are covered in CEE 340. Computer methods for problme solving. Knowledge of computer softwares for word processing and spreadsheets is required.

Textbook(s) and/or other required material

Required: Principles of Pavement Design, Second Edition. By E.J.Yoder and M.W, Witczak, John Wiley &Sons, Inc. 1975. Optional: Pavement Analysis and Design. By Y. H. Huang, Prentice Hall, 1993. Optional: Engineering Principles of Ground Modification. By M.R. Hausmann, McGrawHill,Publishing Co., 1990. Optional: Hot Mix Asphalt Materials, Mixture Design and Construction, Roberts et al., NAPA Education Foundation, 1997. Optional: Selected manuals published by the Asphalt Institute, the Portland Cement Association , and the National Highway Institute that will be on reserve in the library.

Course objectives

The course is designed for senior undergraduate and graduate students interested in the field of civil engineering materials and highway design. It emphasizes teamwork and involves collection of information from local state agencies and local industry regarding materials, design and specification requirements. The course objective is to develop technical competence in the following topics: Fundamental behavior of materials used in building pavements including soil-aggregate mixtures, asphalt binders and mixtures and Portland cement concrete. Methods of field construction and quality control of these materials. Role of material properties in design of pavements including cost analysis. Testing methods, selection Criteria, and standard specifications. Basic design skills of a typical flexible pavement and a rigid pavement

Topics covered

Introduction:Course Objectives, History of Road Building Pavement Types, Design Methodologies, Function of Pavements, Distress Types. Pavement Design Factors: Wheel loads, environment, types of distresses, the serviceability concept. Roadbed (Subgrade) Soils: Soil Classifications, Theories of Compaction, Evaluation of Subgrade Strength, Resilient Modulus, Environmental Effects. Soil Stabilization and Improvements: Stabilization Techniques, Mechanical Modification, Selection Criteria and Design. Base and Subbase Materials: Functions, Selection of Aggregates, Compaction, Stabilization, Layer Coefficients, Design of Thickness. Asphalt Cements: Source and Production, Grades, Test methods, Effect on Pavement Performance, Modification, Viscoelastic and Failure Properties. Liquid Asphalts: Emulsions, Cutbacks, Grades, Production Methods, Surface Treatments, Cold Mixes, Pavement Maintenance. Asphalt Mixture Design and Testing: Gradation and Properties of Aggregates for HMA, Current Gradation Requirements, Physical Properties, Test Methods, Superpave Design Requirements. Mixture Design Methodologies, Marshall, Hveem, Superpave. Visco-elastic and Failure Properties, Thermal properties, Durability. HMA Production & Construction: Types of HMA Plants, Production Rates, Transportation, Laydown, and Compaction. QC/QA procedures. Portland Cement Types and Properties: Rigid Pavements Design Overview. Portland cement production, Cement Compounds, Strength, Special requirements. Portland Cement Concrete Mixture Design: Modulus, Strength, and Durability. Water Cement Ratio, Curing, and Volume Changes. Aggregate Requirements and Admixtures. Portland Cement Concrete Construction: Slip Form Construction, Reinforcement Placement, Joint Dowels, Curing Practices, Finishing, Spacing and Types of Joints, Sealant Selection, and Maintenance Practices. Pavement Maintenance and Rehabilitation:Life Cycle Cost Analysis, Maintenance Strategies, Flexible Pavement Rehabilitation, Rigid Pavement Rehabilitation. Performance Evaluation: Type of Pavement Failures, Surface Condition Surveys, Present Serviceability Index (PSI) concept. Prediction of Performance. Pavement Management Systems: Introduction to methods and procedures used for pavement management.

Class/laboratory schedule

Two 75 minute class lectures per week. Two field visits to an asphalt plant and a ready mix concrete plant. Two laboratory tours to discuss concrete and asphalt testing equipment.

COURSE OUTCOMES: It is expected that student be competent in:

Applying knowledge of construction materials behavior. Understanding and interpret results of testing of construction materials. Using material properties commonly used in practice. Required inspection and Quality Control/Quality Assurance of materials.

Contribution of course to meeting the professional component

This course contributes primarily to the students' knowledge of engineering topics, and does provide design experience. The following statement indicates which of the following considerations are included in this course: economic, environmental, ethical, political, societal, health and safety, manufacturability, sustainability.

The following considerations are included in the course: Economic Manufacturability Sustainability

Relationship of course to undergraduate degree program objectives and outcomes

This course primarily serves students in the department. The information below describes how the course contributes to the undergraduate program objectives.

This course support the Civil and Environmental Engineering Program objectivesby : Providing a comprehensivve education in the fundamentals of construction materials. Developing teamwork and communication skills required for civil and environmental engineering projects. Providing experiences in realistic civil engineering design and construction practice.

COURSE OUTCOMES: It is expected that student be competent in:

Applying knowledge of highway materials behavior to creatively select, specify, and monitor construction of highway materials. Understanding and interpret results of standardized and advanced testing of highway materials. Using material properties in pavement design methodologies commonly used in practice. Required inspection and Quality Control/Quality Assurance of highway materials.

Assessment of student progress toward course objectives

Mechanisms by which students progress is assessed are: One Midterm Exam: 25 % of grade One Final Exam: 30 % of grade One Design Project: 20 % of grade Weekly Reports, Homework, and Class Presentations:25 % of grade

Person(s) who prepared this description

Hussain U. Bahia