11873 (v.2) Materials Technology 263

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Area:	Department of Civil Engineering
Contact Hours:	3.0
Credits:	12.5
Lecture:	1 x 2 Hours Weekly
Tutorial:	1 x 1 Hours Weekly
Prerequisite(s):	11854 (v.1) Mechanics of Solids 102 or any previous version
Concrete - cements and aggregates, grading of aggregates. Concrete quality control, strength and workability. Placing and curing concrete. Concrete mix design. Timber - structural properties of timber, defects, insect attack, seasoning, preservation. Gluelaminated timbers, plywoods, connectors. Steel - properties of different types of steels including stress strain curves, definition of yield and ultimate stresses. Influence of different alloys.