Course Overview
Familiarizes students with lab and testing procedures for testing construction materials. Topics include sieve analysis, relative density, compaction tests, Atterberg limits, and soil classification.
Prerequisite(s)
- No prerequisites are required for this course.
Credits
2.5
Domestic fees
$801.41
International fees are typically 3.4 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful cmpletion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Describe the fundamental differences between asphalt cement concrete and Portland cement concretes and where each might be used.
- Describe the physical properties of key pavement materials, tests used to measure these properties, and construction operations required to produce these materials.
- Explain the basics of hot mix and Portland cement concrete mix design and their various components.
- Identify and describe typical tests used to measure quality and contract compliance; and evaluate and recommend the best use of Soils, Aggregate, HMA, PCC.
- Acquire and prepare samples of construction materials for testing.
- General Understanding of the Unified Soils Classification System, sieve analysis, relative density, Atterberg limits and compaction tests following the applicable testing procedures as specified by CSA and ASTM.
Effective as of Fall 2013
Related Programs
Construction Materials Testing Fundamentals (CIVL 1580) is offered as a part of the following programs:
School of Construction and the Environment
- Civil Technology
Associate Certificate Part-time
- Civil Technology
Certificate Part-time
Course Offerings
Winter 2027
Below is one offering of CIVL 1580 for the Winter 2027 term.
CRN 87399
Dates
Jan 04 - Mar 15 Loading
- CRN 87399
- $801.41 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
Duration
10 weeks
Instructor
Pejman Azarsa
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- This course will run for a total of 10 classes. For more info please visit: commons.bcit.ca/civiltech/ *No class on February 15, 2027 (Family Day)*
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