11873 (v.2) Materials Technology 263
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
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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. |