MATERIALS FOR CIVIL ENGINEERING

CE241

Course Code: CE241
Semester: Third Term (Fall)
Theory+Practice: 2 + 1
ECTS: 3

Course Type

Compulsory Course

Course Level

Bachelor's Degree

Year of Study

Semester

Third Term (Fall)

ECTS

Name of Lecturer(s)

Assistant Professor Sepehr Karadağlı

Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

Define and explain interatomic bonding types and their effects on material properties,
Define and interpret the stress?strain relationship for different types of materials,
Analyze and evaluate factors affecting the strength of engineering materials,
Conduct laboratory experiments to measure and compare the elastic modulus of concrete and steel,
Compare and distinguish the elastic, plastic, and viscoelastic behaviors of materials using experimental or graphical data.

Mode of Delivery

Face to face

Prerequisites

Recommended Optional Programme Components

Course Description

Introduction to atoms and microstructures; Classification of materials; Atomic bonds; Crystals; Crystal imperfections; Mechanical properties; Elastic and plastic deformation; Dislocations and strengthening mechanisms; Hardening; Mechanical properties of materials elasticity, thermoelasticity, plasticity and viscoelasticity.

Course Contents

WEEK	TOPICS
1^st Week	Course Overview and Introduction.
2^nd Week	Interatomic Bonding
3^rd Week	Interatomic Bonding, Structure of Materials
4^th Week	Miller Indices, Structural Imperfections
5^th Week	Concepts of Force / Stress and Deformation / Strain
6^th Week	Mechanical Properties of Materials: Elasticity, Thermoelasticity, Plasticity and Viscoelasticity
7^th Week	Mechanical Properties of Materials: Elasticity, Thermoelasticity, Plasticity and Viscoelasticity
8^th Week	Midterm Exam
9^th Week	Mechanical Properties of Materials: Elasticity, Thermoelasticity, Plasticity and Viscoelasticity
10^th Week	Mechanical Properties of Materials: Elasticity, Thermoelasticity, Plasticity and Viscoelasticity
11^th Week	Mechanical Properties of Materials: Elasticity, Thermoelasticity, Plasticity and Viscoelasticity
12^th Week	Properties of Materials Related to Their Strength
13^th Week	Properties of Materials Related to Their Strength
14^th Week	Properties of Materials Related to Their Strength
15^th Week	Properties of Materials Related to Their Strength

Recommended or Required Reading

Reference Book
Erdoğan, T.Y., Yaman, İ.Ö., Tokyay, M., Erdoğan, S.T., Introduction to Materials Science for Civil Engineers, METU Press, 2010.
Additional References
Callister, W.D., Materials Science and Engineering: An Introduction, John Wiley and Sons Inc., 2009.
Young, J.F., Mindess, S., Gray, R.J., Bentur, A., The Science and Technology of Civil Engineering Materials, Prentice Hall, 1998.
Shackelford, J.F., Introduction to Materials Science For Engineers, Prentice Hall.

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Lecture
Presentation
Discussion
Questions/Answers

Assessment Methods and Criteria

	Quantity	Percentage (%)
Mid-term	1	25
Assignment	2	10
Quiz	2	35
Total(%)		70
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%)		70
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%)		30
Total(%)		100

ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload

Activities	Quantity	Duration (Hour)	Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam	1	1	1
Preparation for Quiz	2	5	10
Individual or group work
Preparation for Final exam	1	25	25
Course hours	14	2	28
Preparation for Midterm exam	1	16	16
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam	1	2	2
Homework	2	3	6
Quiz	2	1	2
Total Work Load			90
Total Work Load / 30 (h)			3
ECTS Credit of the Course			3

Language of Instruction

English

Work Placement(s)

Programme Qualifications / Learning Outcomes

	LO1	LO2	LO3	LO4	LO5
K1	X	X	X		X
K2
K3
K4
K5
K6
K7
K8				X
K9
K10
K11