Title of the Course: CIVIL ENGINEERING MATERIALS (CE01101)

Contact Hours Credit Hours

Theory = 2 Theory = 2

Practical = 3 Practical = 1

Total = 5 Total = 3

Objective:
To familiarize students about the characteristics of construction materials used in civil
engineering.

Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs):

Upon successful completion of the course, the students will be able to:

Learning Taxonomy
S. No. CLOs PLO
Domain Level

EXPLAIN basic properties of various

1 Cognitive 2 PLO 1
construction materials.

2 ANALYZE various material properties. Cognitive 4 PLO 2

CONDUCT experiments related to engineering

3 Psychomotor 4 PLO 9
materials.

Course Contents:

1. Introduction and general aspects of construction Materials in Civil Engineering:

 Introduction to Concrete
 Manufacturing, Types and Properties of Cement, Lime and Cement Mortars
 Types and Properties of Fine and Coarse Aggregates, Quality of Water
  Mixing, Transportation, Placing, Compaction and Curing of Concrete
2. Metals and Alloys:
 Composition & Manufacturing of ferrous and non-ferrous alloys
3. Natural Stones, Bricks, Tiles and Ceramics:
 General Characteristics
 Varieties and Uses of Building Stones, Manufacture, Varieties
 Properties and Uses of Bricks, Tiles and Ceramics
4. Protective Materials
 Material used for finishing and as protective layer such as paints and varnishes.
5. Introduction to advanced construction methodologies and technologies:
 Methodologies for In-situ and pre-cast construction of buildings
 Planers and non-planer roofing systems, finish and water proofing
 Mechanized construction
 Design and use of farm work for various building units/members
 Methods of concreting
 Bonds in masonry work. Doors, windows, floors and roofs

Recommended Books:
1. Principles of Materials Science and Engineering, William F, Smith, 3rd Edition, (August,
1995)
2. Building Construction, Huntington, W.C., John Wiley & Sons., 6th Edition, (March 11,
1987)
3. Building Design and Construction Handbook, Frederick S. Merritt, Jonathan T. Ricketts,
6th Edition, (December 6, 2000)
4. Construction Materials, B.C. Punmia, 5th Edition, Reprint (2005)
5. Engineering Materials, Surendra Singh, 5th Edition, (1987)

Practical Work:
1. Layout of the Civil Engineering Materials Lab
2. To Determine the Dimensions of Bricks and to Discuss the Results
3. To Determine the Water Absorption of Bricks and to Discuss the Results
4. To Determine the Efflorescence of Bricks and to Discuss the Results
5. To Determine the Compressive Strength of Bricks and to Discuss the Results
6. To Determine the Fineness Modulus of Fine Aggregate to Discuss the Results
7. To Determine the Fineness Modulus of Coarse Aggregate to Discuss the Results
8. To Determine the Specific Gravity of Fine Aggregate and to Discuss the Results
9. To Determine the Specific Gravity of Coarse Aggregate and to Discuss the Results
10. To Determine the Specific Gravity of Wood and to Discuss the Results
11. To Determine the Moisture Content of Wood and to Discuss the Results
12. To Determine the Water Solubility of Wood and to Discuss the Results