MATHEMATICS (TURKISH, PHD)
PhD TR-NQF-HE: Level 8 QF-EHEA: Third Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 8

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code Course Name Semester Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
CEN2004 Materials of Construction Fall 2 2 3 6
The course opens with the approval of the Department at the beginning of each semester

Basic information

Language of instruction: En
Type of course: Departmental Elective
Course Level:
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Dr. Öğr. Üyesi İREM ŞANAL
Course Lecturer(s): Dr. Öğr. Üyesi İREM ŞANAL
Course Objectives: The aim of this course is to familiarize students with the structures of various construction materials used in civil engineering applications and to tell the relationships between these properties and their areas of application. In this context, fundamental knowledge is given mainly on concrete, and also clay products, building stones, mineral aggregates, lime, gypsum, bituminuous materials, timber and polymers and also limitations in the usabilities of these materials are mentioned.


Learning Outputs

The students who have succeeded in this course;
(a) An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science and engineering
(b) An ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data
(c) An ability to design a component or resulting performance to meet desired needs from construction materials
(d) An ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams
(h) The broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions on performance of construction materials

Course Content

Introduction to materials of construction. Concrete. Masonry. Glass in construction. Metals in constructions. Timber. Polymers in construction. Bituminuous materials.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1)
1) Introduction to Materials of Construction
2) CONCRETE- Describe the hydration process of cement. Introduce chemical and mineral admixtures.
3) CONCRETE- Describe properties and role of aggregates in concrete. Fresh and early age properties of concrete.
4) CONCRETE- Fundamentals of deformation of concrete. Basics of stress-strain behavior. Fundamentals of strength and failure of concrete.
5) CONCRETE- Fundamentals of durability of concrete. Principles of statistical quality control of concrete.
6) CONCRETE- Property-composition relations and basics of concrete mix design.
7) Masonry- Materials for masonry. Introduction to masonry construction. Basics of structural behavior and failure of masonry. Allowable stress approach for masonry design. Introduction to reinforced masonry.
8) Midterm
9) Cement Based Fiber Composites- Properties of fibers. Principles of design of cement based fiber composites.
10) POLYMERS and POLYMER COMPOSITES- Introduce types of polymers and fibers.
11) POLYMERS and POLYMER COMPOSITES- Structure and design principles of polymer based fiber composites. Examples of end use of polymer composites.
12) METALS- Iron-carbon alloys for structural use. Metal alloys in civil engineering.
13) Polymers (fire-resistance properties of polymers, applications of polymers in the construction industry) - Paints (painting systems, some common types of paint)
14) TIMBER- Introduction of nature made composite: wood. Structural Properties of timber

Sources

Course Notes: Lecture Notes-Slides
References:

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance 0 % 0
Laboratory 4 % 20
Application 0 % 0
Field Work 0 % 0
Special Course Internship (Work Placement) 0 % 0
Quizzes 0 % 0
Homework Assignments 0 % 0
Presentation 0 % 0
Project 0 % 0
Seminar 0 % 0
Midterms 1 % 40
Preliminary Jury 0 % 0
Final 1 % 40
Paper Submission 0 % 0
Jury 0 % 0
Bütünleme % 0
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 60
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 40
Total % 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Workload
Course Hours 14 28
Laboratory 4 8
Application
Special Course Internship (Work Placement)
Field Work
Study Hours Out of Class 15 105
Presentations / Seminar
Project
Homework Assignments
Quizzes
Preliminary Jury
Midterms 2 4
Paper Submission 4 4
Jury
Final 1 2
Total Workload 151

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution