CIV217 — Materials Testing
CIV 217 - Materials Testing CIV 217 - Materials Testing Civil Engineering projects require knowledge of many materials; this course introduces properties and testing of some of the most common including: Portland cement concrete, aggregates, cement admixtures, bituminous materials, and ferrous metals. Additional topics include: design and proportioning of concrete mixes; placing and curing of concrete; and deformation measurement of materials under stress. Students will learn seven concrete sampling techniques required by American Concrete Institute and may elect to take the test for Concrete Field Testing Technician near the end of the semester. Have knowledge of the properties, qualities, and specifications for aggregates. Be aware of the types of and properties of portland cement. Understand the properties of portland cement concrete and requirements for quality concrete. Know the proper procedures for mixing, placing, and curing concrete. Understand the basics of concrete mix design. Understand the importance of specifications for materials and procedures used in concrete construction. Have a knowledge of bituminous materials including asphalt cement, liquid asphalt, and emulsified asphalt. Understand the types of bituminous pavements. Perform seven field testing procedures used in concrete construction: temperature, sampling, slump, entrained air by pressure meter, entrained air by the volumetric meter, preparation of samples for strength testing, unit weight. Understand