Please note! Course description is confirmed for two academic years, which means that in general, e.g. Learning outcomes, assessment methods and key content stays unchanged. However, via course syllabus, it is possible to specify or change the course execution in each realization of the course, such as how the contact sessions are organized, assessment methods weighted or materials used.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
At the end of the course the students should have:
- learnt the basic composition, properties and applications of common building materials
- understood how manufacturing processes affect the properties and the characteristics of building materials
- prepared to apply the gained knowledge to perform materials testing and performance evaluation for building materials
Credits: 5
Schedule: 07.09.2020 - 25.10.2020
Teacher in charge (valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022): Fahim Al-Neshawy, Fahim Al-Neshawy
Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Fahim Al-Neshawy, Fahim Al-Neshawy
Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):
CEFR level (applies in this implementation):
Language of instruction and studies (valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022):
Teaching language: English
Languages of study attainment: English
CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD
Content
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
This course offers an introduction to the basic of common building materials, properties and their applications. The course include the following topics:
1: Fundamental properties of building materials
2: Masonry work
3: Aggregates, cementitious materials, concrete and reinforcement materials
4: Construction timber
5: Bituminous materials
6: Sustainable use of building materials
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
The course includes the following learning methods and activities:
- Lectures
- Weekly assignments
- Laboratory testing demonstration
- Final exam at the end of the courseThe course grading: (Final exam 75%) + (Weekly assignments and laboratory 25%)
Workload
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
ECTS Credit of the course 5 cr
Total workload (Hours) = 5*27 = 135h24 h of lectures and laboratory testing
40 h weekly exercises and their preparation
68 h individual studies
03 h Final exam
DETAILS
Study Material
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
Recommended readings:
- Michael S. Mamlouk, John P. Zaniewski. (2013). Materials for civil and constructionengineers.
- M. Clara Gonçalves and Fernanda Margarido, (2015). “Materials for Construction and CivilEngineering - Science, Processing, and Design”
- [in Finnish] Siikanen, Unto. Rakennusaineoppi . Rakennustieto Oy
- Course lecture notes and handouts
Applies in this implementation:
- [in English] Michael S. Mamlouk, John
P. Zaniewski. (2013). Materials for civil and construction engineers. Available
at: https://www.dawsonera.com/abstract/9781292038469
- M. Clara Gonçalves and Fernanda
Margarido, (2015). “Materials for Construction and Civil Engineering - Science,
Processing, and Design” https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007%2F978-3-319-08236-3#toc
- [in Finnish] Siikanen,
Unto.(2009) Rakennusaineoppi. Julkaistu: 2009. Available at: https://aalto.finna.fi/
- Course lecture notes and handout - include slides from
lectures, explanatory notes, and exercise problems.
- [in English] Michael S. Mamlouk, John
Substitutes for Courses
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
Rak-82.1106
Prerequisites
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
General knowledge of physical, mechanical and chemical properties of materials
SDG: Sustainable Development Goals
9 Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
11 Sustainable Cities and Communities