B4496 Building Materials and Technology of Concrete

Prerequisites

1- Physics, 2- Chemistry and Environmental Science

Course Objectives

The aim of the course is to give the students
- Knowledge about the structure and properties of the construction materials.
- Knowledge about production and applying concrete, formwork and reinforcement
- Knowledge about the formation of soil types, properties and functionality of them.
- Practical applying comprehension and knowledge about functionality of commonly buildings materials.
- Ability to chose the right material on the in various situations. Furthermore to give understanding of the functionality and suitability of the materials in different part in a building.

Learning Methods

Lectures, supervised problem solving and laboratory exercises.

Course Description

The course consists of the following topics:
- The formation and properties of concrete, reinforcement and formwork.
- Steel and wood. Some knowledge of other buildings materials as like as plastics building isolation, glass and so on.
- Materials testing (in the buildings laboratory) according to standards.
- Risk to health and environment involved in using the different materials.
- Basic geology, engineering geology.

Assessment Methods

2 individual, written examinations during the semester count 20%, laboratory exercises count 30% and a final written examination count 50% of the final grade. Final examination must be passed.