Course Objectives

• Understand the range of various materials for Civil Engineering projects.

• Understand relevant properties of common construction materials.

• Perform measuring, testing and evaluating the results.

Learning Outcomes

• Gain knowledge about how determine the standard quality of construction materials.

• Test, measure, and evaluate the best use of building and construction materials.

Course Syllabus

Module I : Properties of Cement (3 Hrs)

1. Chemical composition test (01 Hr)

2. Fineness test of cement (comparison study (01 Hr)

3. Soundness test of cement (comparison study) (01 Hr)

Module II : Properties of Steel (3 Hrs)

1. Ultimate Tensile strength test(01 Hr)

2. % of Elongation test (01 Hr)

3. Bend & rebend test (01 Hr)

Module III : Properties of Cement Concrete (5 Hrs) 

1. Gradation of Coarse Aggregates (01 Hr)

2. Flakiness Index & Elongation Index (01 Hr)

3. Silt Content (01 Hr)

4. Preparation of cube mould for durability test (02 Hr)

Module IV : Properties of Bricks (2 Hrs)

1. Compression test on Bricks (01 Hr)

2. Absorption test of brick (01 Hr)

Module V : Properties of Tiles and Marbles (3 Hrs)

1. Test on tiles breaking strength (01 Hr)

2. Water absorption test for marbles (01 Hr)

3. Hardness test for marbles (01 Hr)

Module VI : Properties of Timber Materials (5 Hrs)

1. Test on moisture content on timber (02 Hr)

2. Air permeability, water tightness and wind resistance test for window and doors (03 Hr)

Module VII : Properties of Building Structure (5 Hrs)

1. Slip Resistance Checking (01 Hr)

2. Weather resistance and durability test (02 Hr)

3. Test on durability of recycled concrete aggregates (02 Hr)

Session Plan

Session 1

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Session 2

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Case Studies

Case Studies