Familiarizes students with lab and testing procedures for testing construction materials. Topics include sieve analysis, relative density, compaction tests, Atterberg limits, and soil classification.

This course presents the basic knowledge required to select materials for concrete production, design a concrete mix, and conduct quality control tests on concrete. The course is delivered through lectures and laboratory sessions. Topics include cements, water/cement ratio, admixtures, concrete properties, manufacturing, placing, finishing, curing, and inspection techniques as per CSA A23.1 and A23.2. Prerequisites: CIVL 1010 or CIVL 1580

This course presents the basic principles of soil mechanics and testing procedures through lectures, problem-solving sessions, and laboratory work. Topics include mass/volume relationships, soil classification, compaction, and permeability. Prerequisites: CIVL 2023

This course teaches students how to select suitable materials for asphaltic concrete design using the Marshall method equipment. Topics include plant and paving quality control, asphaltic cement testing, aggregate testing, and calculations for asphaltic design. Laboratory sessions include producing an asphaltic paving mix, making specimens, testing specimens, and analyzing test results using the Marshall method. Prerequisites: CIVL 1580