CIV 514 - Advanced Cons

This course introduces several emerging materials in construction, some of which are already in use and some of which are still in development. First, students are taught overall material properties of concrete which include cement manufacturing, hydration, and microstructure. For each new material discussed, students are taught about its properties, how those properties are derived, and its potential applications. In addition, principles and application of material characterization techniques of X-ray diffraction, X-ray fluorescence, scanning electron microscope, and isothermal calorimetry will be discussed. Examples of materials discussed are high performance steel, ultra high performance concrete, calcium aluminate cement concrete, calcium sulfoaluminate cement, and fiber-reinforced polymers. The students then take field trips as a group to concrete batch plant, construction sites, or LEED-certified building with innovative concrete use and have a presentation about their field trips.

3 credits

Grading Letter graded (A, A-, B+, etc.)

Offered Spring

Repeatable May be repeated 1 times FOR credit.