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CIVL 215 Materials For Civil Engineers Units: 4.50
The basic engineering properties, micro/macro structure, behaviour and applications of various civil engineering materials will be studied including materials used in structural engineering, hydrotechnincal engineering, geotechnical engineering and environmental engineering. This will include concrete, steel, timber, polymers, composites and soil. Interaction between materials will be examined. Laboratory experiments will be used to demonstrate material behaviour. PPE will be required for this course student's cost (see course materials for details)
(Lec: 3, Lab: 1, Tut: 0.5)
(Lec: 3, Lab: 1, Tut: 0.5)
Requirements: Prerequisites: APSC 151
Corequisites:
Exclusions:
Offering Term: W
CEAB Units:
Mathematics 0
Natural Sciences 12
Complementary Studies 0
Engineering Science 32
Engineering Design 10
Offering Faculty: Smith Engineering
Course Learning Outcomes:
- Understand how material strength is assessed and how it is used in civil design.
- Understand how material stiffness is assessed.
- Design concrete mixtures using absolute volume method.
- Correlate the microstructure of metals to their mechanical properties.
- Understand the nature of soil material based on their origin, classification, and physical properties.
- Become familiar with polymers and their applications in Civil Engineering.
- Understand introductory geosynthetics and their applications in Civil engineering.
- Take initiative to plan, organize and complete tasks, as an individual and team member, in order to meet goals.
- Produce clear, concise, precise and well‐organized written communication with language appropriate for the audience.
- Adhere to laboratory safety protocols.