Basic Information

Course Code:

CE 2004

Course Name:

Construction Material

Language of Instruction:

English

Course Type:

Class

Course Level:

Bachelor

ECTS:

5.00

Instructor:

Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Fuad ABUTAHA

Course Objectives

The objective of this course is to provide students with fundamental knowledge of construction materials with emphasis on concrete materials, cement, and aggregates. The course aims to develop students’ understanding of the physical and mechanical properties of cement and aggregates, their effects on concrete performance, and the behavior of fresh and hardened concrete in construction applications.

Course Content

This course provides an introduction to construction materials, aggregates, binding materials (lime, gypsum, cement, pozzolans, admixtures), factors affecting concrete and concrete strength, properties of fresh concrete, concrete mix design, concrete production, properties of hardened concrete, bricks, building blocks, Portland cement, and ferrous metals.

Prerequisites / Corequisites

Na

Course Books / Materials / Recommended Resources

A. M. Neville and J. J. Brooks, Concrete Technology, 2nd ed. Harlow, U.K.: Pearson, 2010.J. M. Illston and P. L. Domone, Construction Materials: Their Nature and Behaviour, 4th ed. London, U.K.: Spon Press, 2010.

Learning Outcomes

Code	Description
LO1	1. Identify the fundamental properties of cement related to concrete performance.
LO2	2. Examine the hydration reaction of cement and its effects on setting, strength development, and durability.
LO3	3. Determine the basic physical and mechanical properties of cement using standard laboratory tests.
LO4	4. Identify the properties of aggregates used in construction.
LO5	5. Select suitable materials for concrete by using knowledge of cement and aggregate properties.

Weekly Course Content

Week	Content
1	Introduction to Construction Materials: Overview of types, properties, and uses of construction materials.
2	Concrete Components: The role of cement, water, aggregates, and admixtures in concrete performance.
3	Cement Production: Raw materials, clinker production, and brief overview of cement types.
4	Aggregates: Sources, gradation, and basic aggregate properties.
5	Blended Concrete: Effects of mineral admixtures on concrete.
6	Pozzolans and Admixtures: Effects of mineral and chemical admixtures.
7	Concrete Properties: Basic mechanical and physical properties of concrete.
8	Midterm Exam
9	Fresh Concrete: Workability and placement properties.
10	Hardened Concrete Properties: Strength and durability characteristics.
11	DOE Mix Design: Brief introduction to the DOE method.
12	DOE Concrete Mix design
13	Metallic Materials: Basic properties of metals used in construction.
14	Steel: Types and basic properties of steel.
15	Final Exam

Workload Calculation

Activity	Count	Duration (Hours)	Total
Attendance	1	48.00	48.00
Laboratory	1	20.00	20.00
Midterm Exam/Preparation	1	32.00	32.00
Final Exam/Preparation	1	42.00	42.00
Homework	1	8.00	8.00
Total Workload (Hours)			150
ECTS Credit (Workload / 25)			5

Assessment

#	Assessment Type	Contribution (%)
1	Laboratory	%30
2	Midterm Exam	%30
3	Final Exam	%40
TOTAL		%100

PO - LO Matrix

PO \ LO	LO1	LO2	LO3	LO4	LO5
PO-1
PO-2
PO-3
PO-4
PO-5
PO-6
PO-7
PO-8
PO-9
PO-10
PO-11

1

Low Contribution

2

Medium Contribution

3

High Contribution

Teaching and Learning Methods

#	Method Name	Description	Tools
1	Lecture (expository teaching), interactive discussion	Listening and taking notes.	Standard classroom technologies, multimedia tools (projector, computer, digital presentations)
2	Problem Solving	* Analyzing physical and physiological problems using problem-solving techniques and developing appropriate solutions.
3	Laboratory	Listening, note-taking, conceptual analysis, critical thinking, questioning, and participation in discussions.	Special equipment

Academic Integrity and Artificial Intelligence

Na

Sustainable Development Goals