Construction Science 1

Course aim

To familiarise students with the scientific and engineering properties, performance and use of materials and components in modern construction.

Course content

Classification of types of materials and their structure. Chemical, physical and mechanical properties of major construction materials and components. Cementitious based materials, ferrous and non ferrous components, ceramics and ceramic-like materials, natural organic and synthetic organics, sealants and other materials. On-site installation and fixing practices and their relationship with performance and avoidance of failure in buildings. Introduction to building pathology.

Textbook(s)

Lyons A R 2003, Materials for Architects and Builders , Butterworth Heinnemann

Mamlouk M S and Zaniewski J P 2006, Materials for Civil and Construction Engineers, Pearson Prentice Hall

Prerequisite(s)

Nil

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Assignment on the mechanical properties of materials, Examination, Questions on the properties of principal construction materials

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
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* Equivalent Full Time Study Load. Please note: all EFTSL values are published and calculated at ten decimal places. Values are displayed to three decimal places for ease of interpretation.