CCE 304
Civil Engineering Materials: Metals, Woods, and Composites
Civil and Construction Engineering
Ira A. Fulton College of Engineering
Course Description
Molecular basis and mechanical behavior of civil engineering structural materials; failure theories; laboratory testing.
When Taught
Fall Term 1; Winter Term 1.
Grade Rule
Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)
Min
1.5
Fixed
1.5
Fixed
2
Fixed
3
Title
Wood and Steel
Learning Outcome
Be able to extract basic material properties of wood, aluminum and steel from simple mechanical tests.
Title
Communication
Learning Outcome
Develop an ability to communicate effectively.
Title
Experimentation and Data Interpretation
Learning Outcome
Develop an ability to design and conduct civil engineering experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data.
Title
Failure Mechanisms
Learning Outcome
Observe and understand the failure mechanisms of isotropic and orthotropic materials.
Title
Composites
Learning Outcome
Understand basic characteristics of fiber-reinforced plastic composite materials.
Title
Application
Learning Outcome
Develop an ability to apply knowledge of structural engineering.
Title
Failure Theories
Learning Outcome
Be able to apply the maximum normal stress, maximum shear stress, and octahedral shear stress failure theories.
