Pokhara University
Faculty of Science and Technology
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Course No.: CVL 1 10 |
Full marks: 1OO |
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Course title: Civil Engineering Materials (2-0-2) |
Pass marks: 45 |
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Nature of the course: Theory & Practical |
Total Lectures:30 |
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Level: Bachelor |
Program: BE |
l. Course Description
This course is
designed to provide students the fundamental knowledge of various civil
engineering materials that are used in various constructions and maintenance of
civil engineering projects. This course will be focused on the properties and
uses of construction materials.
2. General Objectives
The general objectives of this course are:
• To enhance basic knowledge of students about the characteristics and properties of construction materials used in civil engineering projects.
• To develop the knowledge for identification, use and selection of suitable construction materials for each particular civil engineering project.
3. Methods of Instruction
Lecture, tutorials, assignment, presentation, discussion, group work. Practical works and report work.
4. Contents in Detail
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Understand the basic concept of civil engineering material and properties |
Unit I: Introduction to Civil Engineering Material (2 hrs) 1.1 Introduction, scope, Selection Criteria and importance of civil engineering material. 1.2 Types of civil engineering materials (metals, timber, ceramics, polymers, composites, Paints, water proof) 1.3 Properties of civil engineering materials (Physical Properties, Mechanical Properties, Electrical Properties, Magnetic Properties, and Chemical Properties) 1 .4 Material-Environment (temperature, humidity, rain and fire) interaction |
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Check the quality of bricks with different tests. |
Unit Il: Clay Products (4 hrs) 2.1 Constituents of good brick earth 2.2 Manufacturing of bricks 2.3 Qualities of good bricks. 2.4 Classification of bricks (different classes and ISI classification) and th9j characteristics 2.5 Different tests forbõ6k —hape and size, water absorption, efflorescence,' sq est, hardness test, com ressive |
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strength) 2.6 Stabilized earth bricks, sand-lime bricks, concrete blocks, AAC block and refractory bricks, 2.7 Miscellaneous clay products: tiles, terracotta, earthenware, stoneware, 2.8 Glazing |
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Explore building stones their characteristics, uses and their selection. |
Unit Ill: Building Stone and Aggregates (4 hrs) 3.1 Introduction and general classifications of stones. 3.2 Characteristics, uses and selection of building stones. 3.3 Quarrying, dressing and seasoning of stone 3.4 Deterioration and preservation of stones 3.5 Classification and Gradation of aggregate (fine and coarse) 3.6 Fineness modulus of aggregate 3.7 Testing of coarse aggregate (water absorption, shape. abrasion, toughness, impact, soundness and reactivity) 3.8 Bulking of Sand, Testing of sand (for clay, organic materials and salts) 3.9 Artificial stones |
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Explain cementing materials, their uses, properties and types |
Unit IV: Cementing Materials (4.5 hrs) 4.1 Lime: types (Fat, Hydraulic and Poor), properties and uses 4.2 Properties and use of Pozzolanic material 4.3 Cement, its composition (Bogue compounds) and properties 4.4 Ingredients of cement and cement manufacturing process (flow chart) 4.5 Hydration, heat of hydration and gain of strength of cement 4.6 Types of cement (OPC, P PC, RHC, white cement) and their uses. 4.7 Cement water proofers 4.8 Testing of cement (fineness, soundness, consistency, setting time test, compressive strength and tensile strength) 4.9 Mortar: function, properties of good mortar and use of mortar and types (mud, lime, cement and gauged) 4.10 Admixtures |
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Describe mechanical behavior of materials |
Unit V: Mechanical Behaviour (3 hrs) 5. I Types of stress strains (True and Engineering) and their relationship 5.2 Stress-strain curve of ductile and brittle materials 5.3 Fracture of metal: ductile and brittle 5.4 Mechanism of brittle fracture: Griffith's theory 5.5 Hardness: Types (scratch, indentation and rebound) and its tests (brinell and rockwell) 5.6 Impact strength a its test (chal and izod) |
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Illustrate metals and alloys along with their uses, types and different commercial forms |
Unit VI: Metals and Alloys (4 hrs) 6.1 Iron: types, properties and uses 6.2 Steel: composition and types (carbon steel and alloy steel) 6.3 Types of carbon steels and their uses 6.4 Basic introduction of heat treatment of steel 6.5 Different commercial forms of rolled steel section 6.6 Reinforcing steels (TOR and TM T) 6.7 Properties, advantages and uses of' stainless steel, tool steel, brass, aluminum and duraluminum 6.8 Introduction to corrosion of metals and its Click here for the notes of this chapter
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Describe about timber, its characteristics, properties, and uses. |
Unit Timber (3 hrs) 7.1 Timber: source, types, classification, characteristics, advantages and uses 7.2 Growth and structure of exogeneous tree 7.3 Defects in timber 7.4 Seasoning of timber: air, water, kiln. chemical. electrical and boiling 7.5 Decay and Preservation of timber 7.6 Properties and uses of bamboo 7.7 Commercial product of Timber (veneer, plywood, impreg timber, com re timber, boards) |
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Use paints, varnishes, distemper and wall paper |
Unit V Ill: Paints and Varnishes (2.5 hrs) 8. 1 Function, ingredient. Type and Uses of' Paint 8.2 Failure and defects of paints 8.3 Function, ingredient, Type and Uses of Varnishes 8.4 Distemper: Properties and Types 8.5 Introduction to wall paper 8.6 Introduction to anti — termite treatment |
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Describe asphalt, bitumen, tar, Geosynthetics and others materials. |
Unit IX: Geosynthetics, Asphalt, Bitumen, Tar, and Miscellaneous Materials (3 hrs) 9. I Geosynthetics: Introduction, type and their Use 9.2 Types, properties and uses of Asphalt, Bitumen and Tar 9.3 Types, properties and uses of Glass, Plastics and Rubber 9.4 Gypsum products and Composite materials 9.5 AAC Panel : Introduction and uses |
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5, Practical Works (30 hrs for a Iroup of maximum 24 students)
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Determination of specific ravity of cement and sand. |
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Determination of bulk densit of sand and coarse aggregate. |
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Gradation and determination of fineness modulus of sand and coarse aggregate. |
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Test of sand for presence of clay and organic materials. |
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Generation of curve for bulkin of sand. |
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Water absorption and efflorescence test of bricks. |
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Determination of com ressive stren th of brick and cement. |
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Abrasion and toughness test of coarse aggregate. |
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Determination of fineness, consistenc , soundness, setting time of cement. |
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Toughness test of timber and mild steel. |
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Case stud of locall available civil engin te ials. |
6. One Local field/industrial visit
After completion of field/ industrial visit each student must submit individual field report to subject teacher.
7. Evaluation System and Students' Responsibilities
Evaluation System
In addition to the formal exam(s), the internal evaluation of a student may consist of quizzes, assignments, lab reports, projects, class participation, etc. The tabular presentation of the internal evaluation is as follows.
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External Evaluation |
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Theory |
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30 |
Semester-End examination |
50 |
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Attendance and Class Participation |
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Assignments |
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Presentations/Quizzes |
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Term exam |
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Practical |
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20 |
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Attendance and Class Participation |
1000 |
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Lab Report Project Report |
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Practical Exam Project Work |
400 0 |
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Viva |
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Total Internal |
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50 |
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Full Marks: 50 + 50 = IOO |
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Student Responsibilities
Each student must secure at least 45% marks separately in internal assessment and practical evaluation with 800 0 attendance in the class in order to appear in the Semester End Examination. Failing to get such score will be given NOT QUALIFIED (NQ) to appear the Semester-End Examinations. Students are advised to attend all the classes, formal exam, test, etc. and complete all the assignments within the specified time period. Students are required to complete all the requirements defined for the completion of the course.
8. Prescribed Books and References
Text Book
Rajput, R.K. (2014). Engineering Material. New Delhi: S. Chand & Company Ltd
References
l. Khurmi, R.S. & Sedha R.S. (2010). Material Science and Processes. New Delhi: S. Chand and Company Ltd.
2. Peter A. Thronton & Vito J. Colangelo. (1985). Fundamentals ofEngineering Materials. Prentice Hall.
3. Shukla.S.K. (2016). An Introduction to Geosynlheli Engineering. London: CRC press
4. Singh, P. (2010). Civil Engineering Material. 'N el SK. Kataria & Sons.
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