Unit name | Properties of Materials 2 |
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Unit code | CENG20011 |
Credit points | 10 |
Level of study | I/5 |
Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 4 (weeks 1-24) |
Unit director | Professor. Crewe |
Open unit status | Not open |
Pre-requisites |
CENG10001 Properties of Materials or equivalent |
Co-requisites |
None |
School/department | Department of Civil Engineering |
Faculty | Faculty of Engineering |
Aims: To gain an insight into the behaviour and properties of more common alloy systems, particularly steels. Also to understand the properties, mix design, testing and site practice involved in the construction of concrete.
By the end of the course, successful students will:
1. Demonstrate an ability to evaluate common processing routes for materials and diagnose failures arising from inappropriate processing.
2. Identify key issues affecting the sustainability of materials and how we might mitigate any problems.
3. Explain the different processes involved in the manufacture and placement of concrete and how it affects the materials properties and long-term performance.
4. Describe different methods of testing concrete properties both in situ and during manufacture and construction.
24 Lectures, example classes and experimental classes.
1 laboratory (optional)
1 field trip to view a concrete factory (optional)
100% examination in May/June