CCE 304

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Civil Engineering Materials: Metals, Woods, and Composites

Civil and Construction Engineering Ira A. Fulton College of Engineering

Course Description

Molecular basis and mechanical behavior of civil engineering structural materials; failure theories; laboratory testing.

When Taught

Fall Term 1; Winter Term 1.

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1.5

Fixed/Max

1.5

Fixed

2

Fixed

3

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Wood and Steel

Learning Outcome

Be able to extract basic material properties of wood, aluminum and steel from simple mechanical tests.

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Communication

Learning Outcome

Develop an ability to communicate effectively.

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Experimentation and Data Interpretation

Learning Outcome

Develop an ability to design and conduct civil engineering experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data.

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Failure Mechanisms

Learning Outcome

Observe and understand the failure mechanisms of isotropic and orthotropic materials.

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Composites

Learning Outcome

Understand basic characteristics of fiber-reinforced plastic composite materials.

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Application

Learning Outcome

Develop an ability to apply knowledge of structural engineering.

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Failure Theories

Learning Outcome

Be able to apply the maximum normal stress, maximum shear stress, and octahedral shear stress failure theories.