Course Overview
This course presents the basic knowledge required to design Portland cement concrete and asphalt concrete mixes and conduct quality control tests. It also provides a fundamental knowledge of pavement design and introduces pavement data collection and condition assessment techniques. 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, asphalt technology, pavements systems (flexible and rigid), stresses and strains in pavements, and asphalt mix design using Marshall method and Superpave.
Prerequisite(s)
- No prerequisites are required for this course.
Credits
4.0
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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Describe the differences between the various moisture states of aggregates and calculate volume-weight relationships for soils. [1]
- Generate gradation curves for aggregates and identify gradation type based on the curve. [1, 3]
- Perform basic tests on construction aggregates. [1, 3]
- Differentiate between the types of Portland cement and explain the Portland cement hydration process. [1]
- Identify and explain the use of supplementary cementing materials and chemical admixtures. [1]
- Determine constituent material proportions for standard Portland cement concrete mixtures and recognize the effect of w/cm ratio on concrete strength. [3, 4]
- Explain the basic procedures involved in batching, mixing, transporting, placing and finishing Portland cement concrete. [1]
- Identify appropriate curing procedures, particularly during hot- or cold-weather conditions, for Portland cement concrete. [1]
- Sample and conduct common CSA laboratory tests on samples of fresh and hardened Portland cement concrete. [3]
- Prepare and test asphalt briquettes as per the Marshall Mix Design and Superpave Methods [1,3]
- Identify the sources, types, properties, and uses of asphaltic cements and explain the basic asphalt cement tests. [1, 3]
- Design asphaltic concrete mixes using the Marshall method and state the basics of the Superpave design method. [2, 3, 4]
Effective as of Winter 2021
Related Programs
Construction Materials (CIVL 2026) is offered as a part of the following programs:
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School of Construction and the Environment
- Civil Engineering
Bachelor of Engineering Full-time
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