Exploring term Fall 2023 Change

    CIVE285

    Civil Engineering Materials

    Influence of constituent materials on the properties of fresh and hardened concrete. Concrete mix design. Impact of loads and environment on behaviour of concrete. Properties of asphalt cement and properties and design of asphalt concrete. Stresses in flexible and rigid pavements. Pavement failures. Material lifecycles. Use of innovative materials including polymer composites, advantages and limitations. * Indicates a 3 hour laboratory taken by students on alternate weeks.

    Lecture: 3h
    Lab: 1.5h
    Tutorial: 0h
    Credits: 1.5