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    Construction materials testing

    Entry requirements

    Direct Entry: Minimum of a Grade 12 School Certificate with passes in English,

    Mathematics and Science or Physics and Chemistry

    Mature entry: Grade 12 School Certificate with a pass in Science or Physics and Chemistryand a minimum of five (5) years experience in a construction related field.

    Course objectives

    The course is designed for students interested in the field of construction materials. It

    emphasizes teamwork and involves collection of information from local state agencies and

    local industry regarding materials, design and specification requirements. The course

    objective is to develop technical competence in the following topics:

    Behavior of materials used construction projects including soil-aggregate mixtures, asphalt

    binders and mixtures and Portland cement concrete.

    Role of material properties in design.

    Testing methods, selection Criteria, and standard specifications.

    Required Modules Credits

    Construction Material science

    Familiarizes students with lab and testing procedures for testing construction

    materials. Properties of construction materials, including steel, soil, concrete,

    bitumen and timber. Production of construction materials and standard

    specifications.Prerequisites:

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    Concrete Technology

    This course presents the basic knowledge required to select materials for

    concrete production, design a concrete mix, and conduct quality control tests on

    concrete. The course is delivered through lectures and laboratory sessions. Topics

    include cements, water/cement ratio, admixtures, concrete properties,

    manufacturing, placing, finishing, curing, and inspection techniques.

    Prerequisites: Construction material science

    2.0

    Soil MechanicsThis course presents the basic principles of soil mechanics and testing procedures

    through lectures, problem-solving sessions, and laboratory work. Topics include

    mass/volume relationships, soil classification, compaction tests atterberg limits

    sieve analysis, relative density and Soil stabilization.

    Prerequisites: Construction material science

    2.0

    Asphalt Technology

    This course teaches students how to select suitable materials for asphaltic

    concrete design using the Marshall method equipment. Topics include

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    penetration bitumen, emulsions, asphaltic cement testing, aggregate testing, and

    binder extraction. Laboratory sessions include making specimens, testing

    specimens, and analyzing test results.

    Prerequisites: Construction material science

    Entrepreneurship

    This course presents the basic principles of entrepreneurship. Topics includeapplying entrepreneurship skills, developing entrepreneurship competencies and

    attitudes, establishing business enterprises, applying enterprise management

    skills and sustaining an enterprise.

    Prerequisites: none

    3.0

    Safety, Health and Environment

    This course teaches students how to apply safety and environment protection.

    Topics include applying health practice, demonstrating safety procedures,

    applying environment protection measures and applying quality control practices.

    Prerequisites: none

    3.0

    Information communication and technology

    This course teaches students how to communicate effectively using information

    and communication technology. The topics will include introduction to word,

    excel and email.

    Prerequisites: none

    3.0

    Class/laboratory schedule

    Class lectures

    Field visits to an asphalt plant, soil laboratory on site and a ready mix concrete plant. Laboratory tours to discuss concrete, soil and asphalt testing equipment.

    Laboratory experiments

    Contribution of course to meeting the professional component

    This course contributes primarily to the individuals knowledge of engineering topics, and does

    provide hands on testing experience.

    Programme objectives:

    On completion of the programme, the trainee will be able to:

    Carry out materials sampling and testing procedures both in the laboratory and in the

    field

    Determine properties and quality of different types of construction materials

    Maintain high standards of safety, health, environment while carrying out tests in the

    laboratory and in the fields.

    Apply entrepreneurship skills

    Use information and communication technology.

    Communicate effectively both internally and externally

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    Catalog Description

    575 Advanced Highway Materials and Construction. I or SS; 3cr. Soils, soil stabilization,

    aggregates, bituminous materials and mixtures, general highway materials and

    construction of rigid and flexible pavements. Bosscher, Bahia.

    Course Prerequisite(s)

    CEE 330

    CEE 340

    CEE 395

    Prerequisite knowledge and/or skills

    Basics of mechanics of materials. Such skills are covered in EMA 304.

    Basic knowledge of behavior of civil engineering materials and methods of testing. Such

    skills are covered in CEE 395 and CEE 330.

    Basic knwoledge of structural analysis and design. Such skills are covered in CEE 340.

    Computer methods for problme solving. Knowledge of computer softwares for word

    processing and spreadsheets is required.

    Textbook(s) and/or other required material

    Required: Principles of Pavement Design, Second Edition. By E.J.Yoder and M.W, Witczak,

    John Wiley &Sons, Inc. 1975.

    Optional: Pavement Analysis and Design. By Y. H. Huang, Prentice Hall, 1993.

    Optional: Engineering Principles of Ground Modification. By M.R. Hausmann, McGraw-

    Hill,Publishing Co., 1990.

    Optional: Hot Mix Asphalt Materials, Mixture Design and Construction, Roberts et al.,

    NAPA Education Foundation, 1997.

    Optional: Selected manuals published by the Asphalt Institute, the Portland Cement

    Association , and the National Highway Institute that will be on reserve in the library.

    Course objectives

    The course is designed for senior undergraduate and graduate students interested in the

    field of civil engineering materials and highway design. It emphasizes teamwork and

    involves collection of information from local state agencies and local industry regarding

    materials, design and specification requirements. The course objective is to develop

    technical competence in the following topics:

    Fundamental behavior of materials used in building pavements including soil-aggregatemixtures, asphalt binders and mixtures and Portland cement concrete.

    Methods of field construction and quality control of these materials.

    Role of material properties in design of pavements including cost analysis.

    Testing methods, selection Criteria, and standard specifications.

    Basic design skills of a typical flexible pavement and a rigid pavement

    Topics covered

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    Introduction:Course Objectives, History of Road Building Pavement Types, Design

    Methodologies, Function of Pavements, Distress Types.

    Pavement Design Factors: Wheel loads, environment, types of distresses, the serviceability

    concept.

    Roadbed (Subgrade) Soils: Soil Classifications, Theories of Compaction, Evaluation of

    Subgrade Strength, Resilient Modulus, Environmental Effects.

    Soil Stabilization and Improvements: Stabilization Techniques, Mechanical Modification,

    Selection Criteria and Design.

    Base and Subbase Materials: Functions, Selection of Aggregates, Compaction,

    Stabilization, Layer Coefficients, Design of Thickness.

    Asphalt Cements: Source and Production, Grades, Test methods, Effect on Pavement

    Performance, Modification, Viscoelastic and Failure Properties.

    Liquid Asphalts: Emulsions, Cutbacks, Grades, Production Methods, Surface Treatments,

    Cold Mixes, Pavement Maintenance.

    Asphalt Mixture Design and Testing: Gradation and Properties of Aggregates for HMA,

    Current Gradation Requirements, Physical Properties, Test Methods, Superpave Design

    Requirements. Mixture Design Methodologies, Marshall, Hveem, Superpave. Visco-elastic

    and Failure Properties, Thermal properties, Durability.

    HMA Production & Construction: Types of HMA Plants, Production Rates, Transportation,Laydown, and Compaction. QC/QA procedures.

    Portland Cement Types and Properties: Rigid Pavements Design Overview. Portland

    cement production, Cement Compounds, Strength, Special requirements.

    Portland Cement Concrete Mixture Design: Modulus, Strength, and Durability. Water

    Cement Ratio, Curing, and Volume Changes. Aggregate Requirements and Admixtures.

    Portland Cement Concrete Construction: Slip Form Construction, Reinforcement

    Placement, Joint Dowels, Curing Practices, Finishing, Spacing and Types of Joints, Sealant

    Selection, and Maintenance Practices.

    Pavement Maintenance and Rehabilitation:Life Cycle Cost Analysis, Maintenance

    Strategies, Flexible Pavement Rehabilitation, Rigid Pavement Rehabilitation.

    Performance Evaluation: Type of Pavement Failures, Surface Condition Surveys, PresentServiceability Index (PSI) concept. Prediction of Performance.

    Pavement Management Systems: Introduction to methods and procedures used for

    pavement management.

    Class/laboratory schedule

    Two 75 minute class lectures per week.

    Two field visits to an asphalt plant and a ready mix concrete plant.

    Two laboratory tours to discuss concrete and asphalt testing equipment.

    COURSE OUTCOMES: It is expected that student be competent in:

    Applying knowledge of construction materials behavior.

    Understanding and interpret results of testing of construction materials.

    Using material properties commonly used in practice.

    Required inspection and Quality Control/Quality Assurance of materials.

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    Contribution of course to meeting the professional component

    This course contributes primarily to the students' knowledge of engineering topics, and does

    provide design experience.

    The following statement indicates which of the following considerations are included in this course:

    economic, environmental, ethical, political, societal, health and safety, manufacturability,

    sustainability.

    The following considerations are included in the course:

    Economic

    Manufacturability

    Sustainability

    Relationship of course to undergraduate degree program objectives and outcomes

    This course primarily serves students in the department. The information below describes how the

    course contributes to the undergraduate program objectives.

    This course support the Civil and Environmental Engineering Program objectivesby :

    Providing a comprehensivve education in the fundamentals of construction materials.

    Developing teamwork and communication skills required for civil and environmental

    engineering projects.

    Providing experiences in realistic civil engineering design and construction practice.

    COURSE OUTCOMES: It is expected that student be competent in:

    Applying knowledge of highway materials behavior to creatively select, specify, and

    monitor construction of highway materials.

    Understanding and interpret results of standardized and advanced testing of highway

    materials.

    Using material properties in pavement design methodologies commonly used in practice.

    Required inspection and Quality Control/Quality Assurance of highway materials.

    Assessment of student progress toward course objectives

    Mechanisms by which students progress is assessed are:

    One Midterm Exam: 25 % of grade

    One Final Exam: 30 % of grade

    One Design Project: 20 % of grade

    Weekly Reports, Homework, and Class Presentations:25 % of grade

    Person(s) who prepared this description

    Hussain U. Bahia

    http://www.engr.wisc.edu/cee/faculty/bahia_hussain.htmlhttp://www.engr.wisc.edu/cee/faculty/bahia_hussain.htmlhttp://www.engr.wisc.edu/cee/faculty/bahia_hussain.html