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.
Reference text in its original language
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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