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UQU Programs
Civil Engineering

Building Materials

CE2801
Two hours English

Building Materials

Building Matterials
CE1102 Mechanics of Materials
Two hours One requisite
1 Materials engineering concepts, Materials selection process, Production and construction, Environmental influences
2 Physical and engineering properties of building materials
3 Sustainable design, availability, and cost of engineering materials
4 Properties of aggregate; Shape & texture, Size Gradation, Moisture Content, Specific Gravity and Unit weight
5 Cementing Materials and Admixtures: properties and testing
6 Asphalt pavement materials properties and specification
7 Binder and mixtures specification and testing
8 Iron and steel manufacturing and properties
9 Carbon fibers, Steel fibers
10 Bricks and Tiles manufacturing, testing and properties
11 Mortar joint manufacturing testing and properties
12 Wood properties and requirements
13 Glass, polypropylene fiber, and Paints manufacturing and properties
14 Inspection and supervision of building Materials
15 Revision and Discussion
1.1 Mapped to: K.1

To identify the different types of engineering materials.

Teaching Strategy Lectures Coursework Lab
Assessment Methods Coursework Tutorials Examinations.
1.2 Mapped to: K.1

To know the main properties of engineering materials.

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1.3 Mapped to: K.2

To recognize the applications and how to select the engineering materials.

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2.1 Mapped to: S.1

To train on brainstorming of differences between engineering materials.

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2.2 Mapped to: S.1

To know the relationship between engineering specializations.

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2.3 Mapped to: S.3

To know the production process for engineering materials..

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2.4 Mapped to: S.4

To know different applications of engineering materials.

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3.1 Mapped to: V1

To integrate professionally and ethically with multi-disciplinary teams in construction projects, operations and services.

Teaching Strategy Lectures Group project work. Lab
Assessment Methods Tutorials Coursework
3.2 Mapped to: V2

To professionally and ethically select and choose the best properties of materials in civil and constructions projects.

Teaching Strategy Lectures Group project work. Lab
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3.2 Mapped to: V3

Develop expertise required for advanced projects serving society and providing solutions

Teaching Strategy Lectures Group project work. Lab
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Assessment
Weight
Homework and Quizzes
10%
Mid-Term Exam
25%
Practical group working, Lab reports, oral lab Exam
15%
Final Exam Lab
10%
Final Exam
40%
Total
100%