CIVIL ENGINEERING MATERIALS

(CE-115)

Periods Credit Hrs

Theory =48 Theory =3
Practical =0 Practical =0
Total =48 Total =3
1. Stone
a. Definition.
b. Classification of rocks.
c. Physical and chemical characteristics of good building stones.
d. Tests of Stones.
e. Quarrying and dressing of stones.
f. Deterioration mechanisms of stones.
g. Selection of stones.
h. Preservation of stone.
i. Artificial or cast stone.
j. Natural Bed of stone. Stone masonry.
2. Bricks
a. Definition.
b. Classification of Bricks.
c. Manufacture of Bricks.
d. Comparison of stone and brick.
e. Brick earth (composition, harmful substances).
f. Physical & Chemical Qualities of good bricks.
g. Fire or refractory bricks.
h. Tests done on burnt clay bricks. Types of Bricks masonry bonds. Use of
bricks in slabs.
3. Timber
a. Definition.
b. Classification (depending upon growth and commercial).
c. Characteristics of hard and soft wood.
d. Growth of timber and its structure.
e. Characteristics of good timber. Tests performed on timber.
f. Defects in timber & their effects on member response.
g. Seasoning of timber.
h. Preservation of timber. Use of timber in construction. Fire hazards.
i. Veneers, Plywood.
4. Paints and Varnishes
a. Definition.
b. Functions of paints.
c. Composition of oil paints.
d. Preparation of oil paints.
 e. Characteristics of good paints.
f. Types of paints. Rheological properties of paints
g. Defects in painting.
5. Metals
a. Introduction.
b. Composition, properties uses and manufacture of ferrous metals used
in civil engineering, Pig Iron, Cost Iron, Wrought Iron and Steel. Heat
treatments & their effect on steel properties.
c. Corrosion and methods of its prevention.
6. Plastics
a. Definition.
b. Classification of plastics.
c. Properties of plastics.
d. Manufacturing processes.
e. Use of plastics in building construction.
7. Glass
a. Introduction.
b. Raw materials.
c. Manufacturing process.
d. Types of Glass.
e. Properties of glass.
f. Classification of glass.
g. Uses of glass.
8. Miscellaneous Materials
a. Lime.
b. Gypsum.
c. Tiles.
d. Rubber.
e. Asbestos.
9. Paving Asphalt, Bitumen
a. General Description.
b. Composition, Varieties, Properties and uses of Bitumen.
10. Insulating Materials
a. Water proofing and heat insulating materials.
b. Acoustics materials.
11. Constituents of Concrete
a. General description of cement and phases of cement clinker.
b. Composition and manufacture of cement.
c. Properties of port land cement.
d. Discussion and properties of concrete constituents and their properties.
12. Site Visits
a. Site visits would be undertaken to show manufacture and applications of
Civil Engg materials.
13. Text Books
 a. Building Materials by S.K Duggal.
b. Materials of Construction by ZH Syed.
c. Engineering Materials by Surrendra Singh.
14. Ref Books
a. Materials of Construction by R.C. Smith.
b. Engineering Materials by R.K. Rajput.