CE 326 Construction Materials Laboratory (0- 1:3)

Description: Normal Consistency & Setting Time of Cement Past; Fresh and Mechanical Properties of Mortar; Sieve Analysis of Aggregate; Specific Gravity
of Aggregate; Unit Weight of Aggregate; Abrasion test of Aggregate; Fresh and Mechanical Properties of Concrete; Mechanical Properties of Steel; Tests
on wood (Mechanical and Visual); Impact Test on Steel: Hardness Test on Metals.

Pre-requisite: Materials Science CE 321

Student Assessment and Grading: Attendance and Participation (10%), Mid-Term Exam (25%), Reports (25%), Final Exam (40%)

Learning outcomes, delivery and assessment methods- Cross Reference Table:

Student Learning Outcome Method of Delivery Assessment Methods Program objectives
1. Learn objectives and experimental Lectures and Oral and Writing b, k
procedures for testing cement paste (or Experiments Exams, and reports
mortar) in fresh and hardened states.
2. Learn objectives and experimental Lectures and Oral and Writing b, k
procedures for tests on fine and coarse Experiments Exams, and reports
aggregate.
3. Learn objectives and experimental Lectures and Oral and Writing b, k
procedures for tests on concrete in its fresh Experiments Exams, and reports
and hardened states.
4. Understand objectives and learn uni-axial Lectures and Oral and Writing b, k
testing procedure for reinforcing steel. Experiments Exams, and reports
5. Learn objectives and experimental Lectures and Oral and Writing b, k
procedure for compression test on wood. Experiments Exams, and reports
6. Learn objectives and experimental Lectures and Oral and Writing b, k
procedures for impact strength test on steel Experiments Exams, and reports
specimens.
7. Learn how to estimate hardness of different Lectures and Oral and Writing b, k
metals. Experiments Exams, and reports

ABET a-k Engineering and Technology program objectives

(a) An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, (e) An ability to identify, formulate, and solve (i) A recognition of the need for, and an ability to
science, and engineering engineering problems engage in life-long learning
(b) An ability to design and conduct experiments, to (f) An understanding of professional and ethical (j) A knowledge of contemporary issues
analyze and interpret data responsibility (k) An ability to use the techniques, skills, and
(c) An ability to design a system, component, or (g) An ability to communicate effectively modern engineering tools necessary for
process to meet desired needs (h) The broad education necessary to understand the engineering practice
(d) An ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams impact of engineering solutions in a global and
societal context
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Catalog Data CE 326 Construction Materials Laboratory (1 – 0 : 3)
Normal Consistency & Setting Time of Cement Past; Fresh and Mechanical Properties of
Mortar; Sieve Analysis of Aggregate; Specific Gravity of Aggregate; Unit Weight of
Aggregate; Abrasion test of Aggregate; Fresh and Mechanical Properties of Concrete;
Mechanical Properties of Steel; Tests on wood (Mechanical and Visual); Impact Test on
Steel: Hardness Test on Metals.

Textbook American Standard for Testing Materials (ASTM)

Reference 1. Handout Materials

Coordinator Dr. Rami Haddad

Goals Furnish the student with basic understanding of objectives of different tests performed on different
construction materials. Teach the student the method of testing and ensure that he/she carry out the test
him/herself.

Learning After successfully completing this course, the students should be able to:
Out 1. Carry out different tests on cement paste or mortar.
2. Carry out different tests on mineral aggregate.
com 3. Carry out different tests on concrete in its fresh and hardened state.
es: 4. Testing reinforcing steel under axial tension.
5. Testing brittle and ductile steel for impact resistance.
6. Testing hardness for different metals.
7. Understand the objectives of different test and realize the significance of parameters obtained from
different tests.

Pre-Requisites 1. General knowledge in Engineering Materials 2. Knowledge in construction

materials and their behavior.
by Topic

Topics 1. Introduction and Report Writing 1 Lecture (60 min. each)

2. Normal Consistency & Setting Time of Cement Paste 1 Lecture (30 min. each)
Experiment (2 Hr:30 min)
3. Fresh and Mechanical Properties of Mortar 3 Lecture (30 min. each)
Experiment (2 Hr:30 min)
4. Sieve Analysis of Aggregate 1 Lecture (30 min. each)
Experiment (2 Hr:30 min)
5. Specific Gravity of Aggregate 1 Lecture (30 min. each)
Experiment (2 Hr:30 min)
6. Unit Weight of Aggregate 1 Lecture (30 min. each)
Experiment (2 Hr:30 min)
7. Abrasion test of Aggregate 1 Experiment (2 Hr:30 min)
8. Fresh and Mechanical Properties of Concrete 3 Lecture (30 min. each)
Experiment (2 Hr:30 min)
9. Mechanical Properties of Steel 1 Lecture (30 min. each)
Experiment (2 Hr:30 min)
10. Tests on wood (Mechanical and Visual 1 Lecture (30 min. each)
Experiment (2 Hr:30 min)
11. Impact Test on Steel 1 Lecture (30 min. each)
Experiment (2 Hr:30 min)
12. Hardness Test on Metals 1 Lecture (30 min. each)
Experiment (2 Hr:30 min)
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Assessment Participation……………..………………….. 10% Report………………………………25%

and Mid-term exam ……………………………... 25% Final Exam ……………..…………. 40%
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Estimated Experiments on cement paste, mortar, and concrete 0.75 Credit

Content Experiments on steel, metals, and wood 0.25 Credit

Prepared by Dr. Rami Haddad Date: December 2006