Civil / PE Exam

Structural Materials Course Syllabus

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1. Course Overview

  • Properties and uses of non-renewable and recycled materials; energy efficient design and green material selection
  • Linear and nonlinear material behavior, time-dependent behavior; structural and engineering properties of structural metals
  • Behavior of wood; production and properties of concrete; bituminous materials, ceramics, plastics
  • Advanced composite materials; cements and aggregates: types, chemistry, microstructure
  • Sustainability and durability issues of structural materials

2. Textbooks (latest editions recommended)

  • Somayji, S. Civil Engineering Materials