INS 228E - Building Materials

Course Objectives

1.To teach components of structural materials.
2.Usage of structural materials.
3.Development of structrual materials.

Course Description

Cementituous materials and portland cement. Mixing water. Concrete aggregates. Properties of concrete. Durability. Concrete mix design. Shrinkage hardened concrete properties. Admixtures. Concrete production. Quality control. Special concretes. Metals. Polymers and Timber. Ceramics and masonry.