POLYTECHNIC SULTAN MIZAN ZAINAL ABIDIN

DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL ENGINEERING

SESSION: DEC 2015
LESSON PLAN
PROGRAMME
COURSE CODE
COURSE NAME
NAME OF LECTURER

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DKA1 S5
DCC1023
CIVIL ENGINEERING MATERIALS
WAN NOR ASMA BIN WAN YAACOB

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOME (CLO)

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:
1. explain the properties and behavior of different types of civil engineering materials.( C2, PLO1)
2. relate suitable material for building element and finishes.( C3, PLO2)
3. demonstrate good communication skills in oral presentation individually or in group, on assigned topics within a stipulated time frame.( A3, PLO6)
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COURSE CONTENTS

W1
14/06/15
18/06/15
W2
21/06/15
25/06/15

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REGISTRATION WEEK

1.0 CONCRETE MATERIALS AND MIXTURE

1.1 Know the component of concrete materials
1.1.1 Describe the materials in concrete mixture :
1.cement
2.fine aggregate
3.coarse aggregate
4.water
1.1.2 List the advantages and disadvantages of concrete in construction
industry.
1.1.3 Name the types of cement
1.1.4 State the properties of cement in concrete mixture
1.the chemical composition in cement
2.process of hydration in concrete
3.the storage method of cement

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Briefing on the Course Outline, assessments, SLT, requirements of

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- Course outline

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1.1.5 Describe the properties of aggregates in concrete

Classification and sources of the aggregates
Criteria of aggregates
function of aggregates and its relation to the strength of concrete
1.1.6 Discuss the behavior of water in concrete mixture
role of water in concrete mixture
the suitable water quality for concrete mixture
1.2 Understand the basic knowledge of concrte mixture
1.2.1 Describe difference types of concrete mixture
1. Prescribed mix
2. Designed mix
3. Nominal mix
1.2.2 Classify the types of proportions in concrete mixture
1.2.3 Distinguish the purpose between the following admixture in
concrete mixture:
1. Catalizing substances
2. Retarding substances
3. Water decreasing substances
4. Plastisizing substances
5. Air trapping additive
6. Easy mixing additive
1.3 Apply the basic knowledge of concrete mixture to classify fresh
concrete and hardened concrete
1.3.1 Show the relationship between fresh concrete and the
workability of concrete
1.3.2 List the factors influencing workability on fresh concrete
1. water-cement ratio
2. aggregate-cement ratio
3. shape and surface texture of aggregate
4. admixture substance
1.3.3 Discover the test on workability and strength of concrete
1. slump test
2. compacting factor test
3. cube test
1.3.4 Explain the criteria of hard concrete

W3
28/06/15

02/07/15

ASSESSMENT : QUIZ 1(TOPIC 1)

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First FRP check

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2.0 CONCRETE WORKS AT THE CONSTRUCTION SITE

First FRP check

2.1 Know the cause and effects of segregation and bleeding on

concrete
2.1.1 Define :
1. segregation
2. bleeding
2.1.2 State the factors that influence segregation and bleeding in
concrete mixture.
2.1.3 Describe the effects of segregation and bleeding on quality of
concrete.

W4
05/07/15

09/07/15

2.2 Understand the basic concepts of concrete works at the

construction site.
2.2.1 Describe the following works of concrete preparation at site
1. Batching method of concrete : volume method and
weighing method
2. mixing method of concrete : manually and using
Machinery
2.2.2 Recognize the methods of concrete transportation on site and
batching plant.
2.2.3 Explain the procedures of casting and placing of concrete
2.2.4 Discuss the following elements of compacting concrete :
1. purpose of compacting concrete
2. method of compacting concrete
3. advantages and disadvantages of compacting concrete
using vibrator and steel rod
2.2.5 Give the method of concrete curing

W5
12/07/15

16/07/15

ASSESSMENT : ASSIGNMENT(TOPIC 2)
W6
19/07/15
23/07/15

W7
26/07/15
30/07/15

MID SEMESTER BREAK

3.0 REINFORCED CONCRETE
3.1 Understand about Reinforced Concrete
3.1.1 Describe reinforced concrete
3.1.2 Explain the types of steel reinforcement
3.1.3 Illustrate the position and distribution of reinforcement bar
3.1.4 Discuss the cutting and bending method of reinforcement bar
3.1.5 Identify the relationship between formwork and reinforced
concrete

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4.0 PRE-STRESSED CONCRETE
4.1 Understand Pre-Stressed concrete
4.1.1 Describe pre-stressed concrete
4.1.2 Give the usage of pre-stressed concrete in construction
industries
4.1.3 Discuss the method of pre-stressed concrete
1. pre-tension
2. post-tension
4.1.4 Illustrate the types of bar or tendon for pre-stressed
Concrete

W8
02/08/15
06/08/15

ASSESSMENT : TEST 1 (TOPIC 3 and TOPIC 4)

5.0 TIMBER

W9
09/08/15
13/08/15

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5.1 Understand about the local timber

5.1.1 Describe characteristic of local timber (density, moisture
content, strength, durability, shrinkage, tendency to wrap)
5.1.2 Classify timber based on density, strength and types of
timber
5.1.3 Distinguish procedures of timber or wood based on the
aspect of nature and external factors.
5.1.4 Illustrate defects in timber or wood based on the aspect of
nature drying and tenor methods
5.1.4 Explain procedures in preserving timber
1. Preservative treatments
i. coal tar creosote
ii. tar oil
iii. petroleum oil
iv . water-borne preservative
v . boric acid or borax
2. Method of treating timber :
i. brushing and spraying method
ii. deluging
iii. deeping and steeping method
iv . open tank application
v . pressure application

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W10
16/08/15

20/08/15

W11
23/08/15

27/08/15

W12
30/08/15

03/09/15

COURSE CONTENTS
5.1.6 Discuss wood based panel product :
1. plywood
2. glue laminated timber
3. fiber board
4. particle board
5.1.7 Identify finishes of timber and its suitable liquid solvents
5.2 Apply the concept of local timber
5.2.1 Relate the concept of local timber to identify timber as
construction materials
ASSESSMENT : QUIZ 2 (TOPIC 5)
6.0 BRICK
6.1 Know about the bricks and concrete block
6.1.1 Define bricks and concrete block1.clay bricks : common,
1. facing and engineering brick
2.calcium silicate brick
3.sand-cement bricks
4.concrete block
6.1.2 State the properties of bricks and concrete block
1.clay brick
2.calcium-silicate brick
3.sand-cement brick
4.concrete block
6.1.3 List the usage of bricks and concrete block
1.clay brick
2.calcium-silicate brick
3.sand-cement brick
4.concrete block
6.2 Understand the basic knowledge of brick bonding in brickwork
6.2.1 Describe parts and dimensions of bricks
6.2.2 Explain the uses of different types of cut brick
6.2.3 Illustrate the following terminologies in brick bonding:
1.lateral or horizontal joints
2.vertical joints
3.lapped
4.quoin
5.stop end
6.tooting or gagged
7.racking or step
6.2.4 Discuss the principle of brick bonding in brickwork
6.3 Apply the fundamental principles of brick bonding in brick
arrangement

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W13
06/09/15

10/09/15

COURSE CONTENTS
6.3.1 Show the types of bonds in brickwork:
1.stretcher bond
2.header bond
3.English bond
4.Flemish bond
6.3.2 Illustrate the mortar pointing and jointing
7.0 STEEL
7.1 Understand the basic concepts of steel
7.1.1 Describe the properties and usage of steel iron
1.pig iron
2.cast iron
3.wrought iron
7.1.2 Explain the properties and usage of non-steel iron
1.copper
2.zinc
3.aluminum
4.bronze and brass
7.1.3 Illustrate the connection on steel
1.bolt and nut
2.welding
3.rivet
7.1.4 Choose the preventive corrosion of steel
1.types of protective coating
2.method for steel protection
7.1.5 Identify the advantages and disadvantages of steel as
structural material.
8.0 NON STEEL
8.1 Know about non steel materials
8.1.1 Define non steel materials
1.glass
2.plastic and polymer
3.bitumen and asphalt
4.paint
5.composite materials

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W14
13/09/15

17/09/15

W15
20/09/15

24/09/15

COURSE CONTENTS
8.2 Understand the fundamental knowledge of non steel materials
8.2.1 Describe the properties of non steel material
1.glass
2.plastic and polymer
3.bitumen and asphalt
4.paint
5.composite materials
8.2.2 Explain the uses of non-steel materials
1.glass
2.plastic and polymer
3.bitumen and asphalt
4.paint
5.composite materials
ASSESSMENT : TEST 2 (TOPIC 5, 6, 7 and 8)
9.0 BUILDING ELEMENTS
9.1 Know about building elements
9.1.1 Define building elements
9.2 Understand the fundamental knowledge of building elements
9.2.1 Describe the types and properties of building elements:
1.Window:
i.pivoted window
ii.hinged window
iii.sliding window
iv.compound window
v.framed side-hung window
9.2.1 Describe the types and properties of building elements:
2.Door:
i.flush door
ii.panel door
iii.timber door
3.Staircase:
i.straight run staircase
ii.quarter-twist staircase
iii.half-run staircase
iv.geometry staircase.
4.Roof:
i.flat roof
ii.gable roof
iii.hipped roof
iv.lean-to roof
9.3 Apply the concept of building elements
9.3.1 Relate the concept of building elements to determine the
right application on existing building
**Distribute the criteria of presentation

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10.0 FINISHES
10.1 Know about building finishes
10.1.1 Define building finishes
10.1.2 List the criteria in selection of building finishes
10.2 Understand the fundamental knowledge of building finishes
10.2.1 Describe the types and properties of building finishes:
1.Floor finishes:
i.mosaic
ii.clay tiles
iii.concrete tiles
iv.marble
v.terrazzo
vi.granite tiles
vii.wood strip and parquet
2.Wall finishes:
i.Mosaic
ii.clay tiles
iii.concrete tiles
iv.marble
v.terrazzo
vi.granite tiles
vii.wood strip and parquet

W16
27/09/15

01/10/15

3.Ceiling finishes:
i.lime plaster
ii.cement plaster
iii.Tyrolean plaster
iv.gypsum plaster
v.wood strips
vi.soft board
ii.plywood
4.Roof finishes:
i.concrete and clay roof tiles
ii.aluminum sheets
iii.zinc
iv.asbestos

W17
04/10/15

08/10/15

W18
11/10/15

15/10/15

ASSESSMENT : PRESENTATION
In group presentation, the marks will be given individually

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REFLECTION / CQI / NOTES

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W19
18/10/15

22/10/15
W20
25/10/15

29/10/15
W21
01/11/15

05/11/15

COURSE CONTENTS

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FINAL EXAMINATION

FINAL EXAMINATION

FINAL EXAMINATION

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Approved by :

Signature of Course Lecturer

Date :

Signature of Deputy Director (Academic)/

Head of Department/Unit/Programmed
Date :

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