Carleton University · CIVE 2700

Civil Engineering Materials

Credits : 0.5 creditReference year : 2026-27

Description

Introduction to material science. Structure of atoms. Crystallography. Crystal Imperfections. Characteristics, behaviour and use of Civil Engineering materials: steel, concrete, asphalt, wood, polymers, composites. Specifications. Physical, chemical and mechanical properties. Quality control and material tests. Fatigue. Corrosion. Applications in construction and rehabilitation of structures.

Prerequisites

  • Prerequisite(s): CHEM 1002 or CHEM 1101 .

Conditions and arrangements

  • Precludes additional credit for Precludes additional credit for MAAE 2700 .
  • Prerequisite(s): CHEM 1002 or CHEM 1101 .
  • Lectures three hours a week, problem analysis and laboratory three hours a week.
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Introduction to material science. Structure of atoms. Crystallography. Crystal Imperfections. Characteristics, behaviour and use of Civil Engineering materials: steel, concrete, asphalt, wood, polymers, composites. Specifications. Physical, chemical and mechanical properties. Quality control and material tests. Fatigue. Corrosion. Applications in construction and rehabilitation of structures.

  • Prerequisite(s): CHEM 1002 or CHEM 1101 .
  • Precludes additional credit for Precludes additional credit for MAAE 2700 .
  • Lectures three hours a week, problem analysis and laboratory three hours a week.

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