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Materials Science in Civil Engineering

Materials Science in Civil Engineering. CE 336 Introduction to Construction Materials. Role of Material Science in CE. Combining several sciences Chemistry Physics Mechanics Behavioral understanding of materials is based on knowledge of these sciences. Predicting Behavior.

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Materials Science in Civil Engineering

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  1. Materials Science in Civil Engineering CE 336 Introduction to Construction Materials

  2. Role of Material Science in CE • Combining several sciences • Chemistry • Physics • Mechanics • Behavioral understanding of materials is based on knowledge of these sciences. CE 336

  3. Predicting Behavior • Civil Engineers design complex systems using relationships between • Stress vs. Strength • Strain vs. Deflection • Exposure vs. Durability • Risk vs. Consequence • Cost vs. Aesthetics & Life Cycle • Others CE 336

  4. Course Topics • Engineering Properties of Materials • Basic Material Science • Production of Construction Materials • Behavior of Engineering Materials • Measurement of Properties CE 336

  5. Forces Stresses Deformations Strains Stiffness Ductility Fracture Physical Properties Chemical Properties Thermal Properties Electromagnetic Acoustic Biological Engineering Properties CE 336

  6. Materials Science • Atomic nature of materials • Microstructure • Relationship between material structure and engineering properties • Altered structures to customize properties CE 336

  7. Measurement of Properties and Testing Standards • Consensus Standards • Government Standards • Industry Standards • Research Standards CE 336

  8. Accuracy and Reliability of Engineering Materials • Design Safety • Performance • Durability • Liability CE 336

  9. Library Use Assignment #1 (email it using Angel) • Read 1 Article on Construction Materials; Summarize the article in 2 paragraphs • 2pts bibliographic reference • 2pts English (3rd person) • 2pts Angel • 4pts Content • Find a standard for testing the tensile strength of wood. • 3pts Proper Reference • 2pts bibliographic reference CE 336

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