CIVIL ENGINEERING
Bachelor	TR-NQF-HE: Level 6	QF-EHEA: First Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code	Course Name	Semester	Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
CEN4112	Innovative Construction Materials and Technologies	Fall Spring	3	0	3	7

This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester.

Basic information

Language of instruction:	English
Type of course:	Departmental Elective
Course Level:	Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery:
Course Coordinator :	Dr. Öğr. Üyesi İREM ŞANAL
Course Lecturer(s):	Dr. Öğr. Üyesi İREM ŞANAL
Recommended Optional Program Components:	None
Course Objectives:	Innovative construction materials and technologies. Innovative concretes including high strength, high performance, fiber-reinforced, light weight; local durability problems and various methods of protection; concept of durable design and code specifications. Emphasis will be placed on state of the art developments in the innovative constructions and technologies.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
This course is intended to contribute to the following program outcomes.

1. Appreciate the effects of constituents such as aggregates, cements, admixtures, fibers, etc on the properties of concrete

2. To design and specify appropriate concrete for different applications

3. Evaluate technical journal articles in the field of concrete materials and apply this knowledge to further sustainability of structures engineered from cement-based materials

4. Demonstrate improved technical communication skills, both written and oral

Course Content

Properties of new generation and innovative concrete constituents; types of cements and their composition; cement hydration; microstructure of hydrated cement paste and its influence on strength, alternative new generation cement matrices; concrete durability and sustainability; sustainability in new generation concrete applications; self-compacting concrete technology; self-healing concrete technology and innovative material solutions.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Basic innovative materials concepts and technologies
1)
2)	Mechanical and non-mechanical properties of innovative construction materials
3)	Parameters of state / structural characteristics of innovative construction materials
4)	Introduction to sustainable design technologies and material variability
5)	Introduction to contributions of the new generation concrete industry toward sustainable and innovative development
6)	Advanced composite materials and applications
7)	Technical Field Trip
8)	Understanding of design process of new and old technologies: good practice and new processes
9)	Concrete construction as regards material technology and production technology
10)	Identification of opportunities for new product design
11)	Laboratory Application- Product Design, Processing, Testing
12)	Laboratory Application- Product Design, Processing, Testing
13)	Innovative material design and management; product description; how is a product delivered
14)	Presentations of the innovative products- Audience and Jury from Industry based companies

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:
References:

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Total		%
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 0
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		%
Total		%

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities	Number of Activities	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Course Hours	10	3	30
Laboratory	2	3	6
Field Work	1	5	5
Study Hours Out of Class	14	6	84
Presentations / Seminar	5	2	10
Homework Assignments	14	3	42
Midterms	1	3	3
Jury	1	4	4
Final	1	3	3
Total Workload			187

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Low	3 Average	4 High	5 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and civil engineering; the ability to use theoretical and practical knowledge in these areas in complex engineering problems.
2)	Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; ability to select and apply proper analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.
3)	Ability to design a complex system, process, structural and/or structural members to meet specific requirements under realistic constraints and conditions; ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose.
4)	Ability to develop, select and use modern techniques and tools necessary for the analysis and solution of complex problems encountered in civil engineering applications; ability to use civil engineering technologies effectively.
5)	Ability to design, conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results for the study of complex engineering problems or civil engineering research topics.
6)	Ability to work effectively within and multi-disciplinary teams; individual study skills.
7)	Ability to communicate effectively in English and Turkish (if he/she is a Turkish citizen), both orally and in writing.
8)	Awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning; ability to access information to follow developments in civil engineering technology.
9)	To act in accordance with ethical principles, professional and ethical responsibility; having awareness of the importance of employee workplace health and safety.
10)	Information about business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship, innovation, and sustainable development.
11)	Knowledge about contemporary issues and the global and societal effects of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety; awareness of the legal consequences of civil engineering solutions.