CivE 212
Material Science for Civil Engineering
Description
An introduction to the science of materials relating their mechanical, thermal, electronic, and chemical properties to atomic, molecular, and crystal structure. Ceramic and metallic crystals, glasses, polymers, and composite materials. Multi-phase materials, phase transformations, and strengthening processes. Laboratories include mechanical properties of materials, microstructure, heat treatment of steel, and hands on design experiments.Classification of soils. Properties of Portland cement concrete related to micro- and macro-structure and constituent materials. Properties of bituminous materials and design of bituminous mixes.
Learning Outcomes
Identify soil type based on the Unified Soil Classification System (USCS).Identify asphalt type based on the following methods: (i) Penetration Grading; (ii) Viscosity Grading; (iii) Performance Grading
Describe the properties of hardened Asphalt Concrete, based on the following: (i) Volumetrics; (ii) Hardened Properties
Identify the various types of Portland Cenement as recognized in Canada, based on: (i) Classification as listed by the Canadian Standards Association; (ii) Hydration chemistry for each component within Portland cement
Design and proportion a concrete mixture
Recall terminologies and magnitudes of constants, fundamental to the field of Materials Science, and demonstrate their knowledge through proper usage.
Describe different types of bonding, classify materials, and relate the mechanical thermal, electronic and chemical properties of materials to their atomic, molecular, and crystal structures.
Relate materials’ elastic-plastic deformation to applied stress, understand the behavior of common defects, and steps to strengthen materials by controlling defects,
Describe various processing of metals, alloys, and choose pertinent processes for desired characteristics, using the concepts of diffusion, microstructure, and phase transformation.
Predict microstructure and properties of materials based on phase diagrams/phase transformations, and design processing of materials, including heat treatment processes, using the knowledge of TTT and CCT curves.
Inspect, analyze, and diagnose corrosion-related problems, and resolve them through recommending proactive and preventive measures.
Describe the basics of polymers and ceramics, and identify the structure-property relation of polymeric and ceramic products in engineering.
Be familiar with laboratory methods for measuring mechanical properties, microstructure, heat treatment of steels, and corrosion.
| Lecture | Seminar | Lab | Credits | Total AU |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 0/1 | 3/1 | 4.5 | 56.7 |
| M % | NS % | CS % | ES % | ED % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 20 | 0 | 80 | 0 |
None defined
- A knowledge base for engineering
- Investigation
- Use of engineering tools
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