Savannah State University

Department of Engineering Technology

CIVT 3201K Civil Engineering Materials
Fall 2014
Name and Title:
Meeting Times:
Office Location / Office Hours:
Email:
Telephone: (912)358-3277

Henry Taylor/Associate Professor

TR 2:00pm-3:40pm
Hubert D-401/TR 7:45am-9:30am, 3:15pm-4:45pm
taylorh@savannahstate.edu

Course Description:
This course covers the physical, mechanical, and other important properties of materials; fabrication or method of manufactured; durability
and ling-term performance; specifications and standards; laboratory testing procedure; application or methods of use of various civil
construction materials which include aggregates, concrete, cementitious materials, masonry, wood, bituminous, iron, and steel.
Credit Hours

3-2-3

Course Prerequisites

MATH 1113

Expected Student Course Learning Outcomes:

Course Outcome (CO)
1. Students will develop a deep understanding of the
properties of materials; a good understanding of
the material behavior under loading and unloading
conditions
2. Students will be able to classify and identify the
physical and mechanical properties and test
standards of aggregates.
3. Students will be able to identify the properties of

ISLO
1

Measured by
In-class
problem set 1
and 2, Exam 1,
Labs 1 and 2
In-class
problem set 3
and 4, Exam 2,
Labs 3 and 4
In-class

Target
80%

Level 3 ( 70%)

Level 3 ( 70%)

fresh and hardened concrete and design various

mixes of concrete.

4. Students will be able to understand masonry units

as well as their test methods.

5. Students will be able to understand the physical

and mechanical properties of wood as well as the
testing methods.

problem set 5
and 6, Exam 3,
Labs 5, 6, and
7
In-class
problem set 7
and 8, Exam 4,
Lab 8
In-class
problem set 9
and 10, Exam
5

Level 3 ( 70%)

Level 3 ( 70%)

Required Texts and Supplemental Resources (Must have textbook to be able to do the assignments)
Mamlouk, Michael S., Zaniewski, John P., Materials for Civil andConstruction Engineers, 3nd edition, Prentice-Hall, 2011.
Supplemental Resources:
Marota, T. W., and Herunbin, C. A., Basic Construction Materials (Methods and Testing), 4th edition, Prentice-Hall, 1995.
Somayaji, Shan, Civil Engineering Materials, 2nd edition, Prentice-Hall, 2001.

Hands-on is the primary means of students learning in this course.

Methods of Assessment:

Completion of Scheduled Exams, laboratory reports, and submission of assignments.

Grading Policy
In-class Problems
Labs
Exams
Mid-term Exam
Final Exam
Total Percentage

10%
20%
20%
20%
30%
100%

Grade Distribution
MID-TERM
FINAL

A
50-45
(90%)
A
(90%)

B
44.8-40
(80% - 89%)
B
(80% - 89%)

C 39.8-35
(70% - 79%)
C
(70% - 79%)

D 34.8-30
(60% - 69%)
D
(60% - 69%)

F<30
< 60%
F
< 60%

Laboratory: The following labs will be performed during the semester:

1. Tensile Testing in Flexure (1).
Purpose: To determine the stress-strain curve for an aluminum alloy in flexure.
2. Tensile Testing in Flexure (2).
Purpose: To determine the Poissons Ratio of an aluminum alloy in flexure.
3. Sieve Analysis of Fine and Coarse Aggregates
Purpose: To determine the particle size distribution of fine and coarse aggregate by dry sieving.
4. Specific Gravity and Absorption of Aggregates
Purpose: To determine the specific gravity and absorption of coarse aggregate. The specific gravity may be expressed as bulk specific
gravity, bulk specific gravity SSD (saturated-surface dry, or apparent specific gravity.
5. Slump Test of Portland Cement Concrete

Purpose: To determine the slump of freshly mixed Portland cement concrete in the laboratory.
6. Concrete Mixing and Cylinder Construction Regular Strength Concrete
Purpose: To determine how to make and cure concrete cylindrical specimens for 7, 14, 21, 28 day compression testing.
7. Cylinder Compression Testing Regular Strength Concrete
Purpose: To determine the compressive strength of cylindrical PCC specimens, such as molded cylinders.

8. Testing of Concrete Masonry Units

Purpose: To determine the compressive strength of masonry units and the absorption.
Academic Honesty Policy
For the academic honesty policy in the syllabus refer to page 75 of the current catalog under the division of student affairs section: Academic
Irregularity.
Class Attendance Policy: Each student is expected to attend all classes for which he/she is enrolled. The attendance policy for each course is
determined by the instructor of each course. This policy shall be made known to the class at the beginning of each semester. It is the student's
responsibility to know the policy on attendance for each course in which he/she is enrolled. It is the responsibility of students to attend every
class session held when they are not ill, involved with a personal emergency, or traveling with approved team activities. Consistent class
attendance and participation are essential to academic success. Poor class attendance is a major factor in nearly all cases of academic failure.
Absences Due to Illness - students should contact their instructors at the earliest opportunity preferably prior to the class meeting (especially if
any graded work is scheduled). Absences Due to Emergencies - students should notify the Student Affairs Office if they must leave the College
for any extended period of time because of hospitalization, injuries, or family problems. Instructors will be contacted, but it is the responsibility
of the student to arrange for any make-up work. The Instructor in each course is responsible for administering any deferred examination.
Student-Athlete Absentee Form: student-athletes should complete an absentee form for each class missed due to competition away from the
college. The forms should be requested at least two class days prior to the competition. The form confirms that you are participating in a
college-sanctioned competition. It does not serve as an excused absence from that class. Your instructor has the final say in excused and
unexcused absences and it is the student's responsibility to know and abide by that policy. A student who is inexcusably absent from class on a
day on which a test or examination announced in advance is given will receive the grade of "F" and will not have the opportunity of making up
the test. In case of an excused absence on such a day, he/she will consult with his/her instructor as to what arrangements are to be made for
taking care of the situation.

Statement on Disabilities
Savannah State University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to students with documented disabilities, as required under
federal law. The purpose of disability accommodation is to provide equal access to the academic material and equal access to demonstrate
mastery of the material. Students with disabilities must meet all the academic requirements and standards of the class, including the attendance
policy. If you have a disability and need accommodations, please contact Amelia Castilian-Moore, Coordinator of Disability Services at (912)
358 3115 or moorea@savannahstate.edu. The Office of Counseling and Disability Services is located in King Frazier 233. You will need to
meet with Ms. Castilian-Moore, who can help you gather documentation of your disability or refer you to an appropriate resource for
assessment. Once documentation of the disability is gathered and approved, Ms. Castilian-Moore will provide you with an Accommodation
Letter, detailing the appropriate, approved accommodations, which you should present to me so we can discuss and implement your
accommodations.

Course Schedule (This is a tentative schedule and it may change as the semester proceeds)
TEXTBOOK CHAPTERS
READING ASSIGNMENT:
1. MECHANICAL PROPERTIES
2. STEEL
3. ALUMINUM
TEST #1
1. AGGREGATES
TEST #2
1. PORTLAND CEMENT
2. CONCRETE
TEST #3
1. MASONRY
TEST #4
1. WOOD
TEST #5
FINAL EXAM DATE (COMPREHENSIVE )

SEPTEMBER 11, 2014

SEPTEMBER 9,2014

OCTOBER 2, 2014
OCTOBER 30, 2014
NOVEMBER 20, 2014
DECEMBER 9, 2014