CE 331 - Construction Materials

Institution:

University of Evansville

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Description:

Introduction to civil engineering materials in construction, specifically steel, timber, aggregate, Portland cement concrete, and asphaltic concrete. The focus is on the manufacture, origin, and design of materials; physical and chemical properties of materials; stress-strain behavior of materials up to failure; and evaluation of materials through destructive and nondestructive methods. Hands-on labs emphasize characterization of physical and mechanical properties of materials, planning and execution of experiments, and interpretation of experimental data. Two hours lecture, three hours lab. Corequisite: Civil/Mechanical Engineering 230 or permission of instructor. Spring.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.evansville.edu/

Phone Number:

(812) 488-2000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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