Civil Engineering
Course Details

KTO KARATAY UNIVERSITY
Mühendislik ve Doğa Bilimleri Fakültesi
Programme of Civil Engineering
Course Details
Mühendislik ve Doğa Bilimleri Fakültesi
Programme of Civil Engineering
Course Details

| Course Code | Course Name | Year | Period | Semester | T+A+L | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05340011 | Construction Materials | 2 | Spring | 4 | 3+0+1 | 3 | 4 |
| Course Type | Compulsory |
| Course Cycle | Bachelor's (First Cycle) (TQF-HE: Level 6 / QF-EHEA: Level 1 / EQF-LLL: Level 6) |
| Course Language | Turkish |
| Methods and Techniques | - |
| Mode of Delivery | Face to Face |
| Prerequisites | - |
| Coordinator | Asst. Prof. Abdulkerim İLGÜN |
| Instructor(s) | Asst. Prof. Abdulkerim İLGÜN |
| Instructor Assistant(s) | Res. Asst. Sadrettin SANCIOĞLU |
Course Instructor(s)
| Name and Surname | Room | E-Mail Address | Internal | Meeting Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asst. Prof. Abdulkerim İLGÜN | A-Z29 | [email protected] | 7298 | Thursday 09:20-11:45 |
Course Content
Natural Stones, Aggregates, Binding Materials: Lime, Gypsum, Cement, Pozzolans, Additives, Factors Affecting Concrete Strength, Properties of Fresh Concrete, Concrete Mixture Calculation, Concrete Production, Hardened Concrete Properties.
Objectives of the Course
To introduce the properties of building materials and their relationship with the internal structure; to introduce standards, laws and regulations related to the material, to explain the conditions and production method of the material production accordingly, to introduce the types of damage and damage rates that will occur in different environmental conditions, to explain the defects depending on the physical and chemical properties of the material.
Contribution of the Course to Field Teaching
| Basic Vocational Courses | |
| Specialization / Field Courses | X |
| Support Courses | |
| Transferable Skills Courses | |
| Humanities, Communication and Management Skills Courses |
Relationships between Course Learning Outcomes and Program Outcomes
| Relationship Levels | ||||
| Lowest | Low | Medium | High | Highest |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| # | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|
| P1 | Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and related engineering discipline accumulation; theoretical and practical knowledge in these areas, complex engineering the ability to use in problems | 5 |
| P3 | Ability to design a complex system, process, device or product to meet specific requirements under realistic constraints and conditions; ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose. | 5 |
| P5 | An ability to design, conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results for the study of complex engineering problems or disciplinary research topics. | 5 |
| P9 | To act in accordance with ethical principles, professional and ethical responsibility; Information on the standards used in engineering applications. | 5 |
Course Learning Outcomes
| Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to: | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| No | Learning Outcomes | Outcome Relationship | Measurement Method ** |
| O1 | Recognizes the building materials used in civil engineering. | P.1.61 | 1,4,7 |
| O2 | Designs building materials to meet specific requirements under realistic constraints and conditions. | P.3.4 | 4 |
| O3 | Experimentally controls the suitability of building materials and desired product performance. | P.5.6 | 4 |
| O4 | Designs building materials to meet specific requirements under realistic constraints and conditions. | P.5.11 | 1,4 |
| O5 | Designs building materials to meet specific requirements under realistic constraints and conditions. | P.9.1 | 1,4,7 |
| ** Written Exam: 1, Oral Exam: 2, Homework: 3, Lab./Exam: 4, Seminar/Presentation: 5, Term Paper: 6, Application: 7 | |||
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
| Week | Topics |
|---|---|
| 1 | Definition and classification of natural stones used as concrete aggregate. |
| 2 | Classification and obtaining of aggregates. |
| 3 | Qualitative properties of aggregates: Grain shape, strength, durability. |
| 4 | Physical properties of aggregates: Unit weight, specific gravity, composite, porosity. |
| 5 | Laboratory: Determination of water content, granulometry, aggregate mixing ratios in aggregates. |
| 6 | Binding materials: Definition, classification, gypsum, air lime, water lime, cement, oxides. Hydration, hardening and hardening. |
| 7 | Physical properties of cement: Fineness, specific gravity, setting time. |
| 8 | Mechanical properties of cement: bending strength, compressive strength. |
| 9 | Laboratory: Determination of physical and mechanical properties of cement. |
| 10 | Concrete mixture calculation, quality control, hardened concrete properties: Compressive strength, bending strength, elasticity module |
| 11 | Concrete mixture calculation, quality control, hardened concrete properties: Compressive strength, bending strength, elasticity module |
| 12 | Laboratory: Concrete production, determination of fresh concrete properties. |
| 13 | Laboratory: Concrete production, determination of fresh concrete properties. |
| 14 | Laboratory: Determination of hardened concrete properties |
Textbook or Material
| Resources | Malzeme Bilimi Yapı Malzemeleri ve Deneyleri, Müslim Avcıoğlu |
Evaluation Method and Passing Criteria
| In-Term Studies | Quantity | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Attendance | - | - |
| Laboratory | 1 | 20 (%) |
| Practice | - | - |
| Homework | - | - |
| Presentation | - | - |
| Projects | - | - |
| Quiz | - | - |
| Midterms | 1 | 30 (%) |
| Final Exam | 1 | 50 (%) |
| Total | 100 (%) | |
ECTS / Working Load Table
| Quantity | Duration | Total Work Load | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Week Number and Time | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Out-of-Class Study Time (Pre-study, Library, Reinforcement) | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Midterms | 1 | 16 | 16 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Homework | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Practice | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Laboratory | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Project | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Workshop | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Presentation/Seminar Preparation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fieldwork | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 20 | 20 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Work Load: | 120 | ||
| Total Work Load / 30 | 4 | ||
| Course ECTS Credits: | 4 | ||
Course - Learning Outcomes Matrix
| Relationship Levels | ||||
| Lowest | Low | Medium | High | Highest |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| # | Learning Outcomes | P1 | P3 | P5 | P9 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| O1 | Recognizes the building materials used in civil engineering. | 5 | - | - | - |
| O2 | Designs building materials to meet specific requirements under realistic constraints and conditions. | - | 5 | - | - |
| O3 | Experimentally controls the suitability of building materials and desired product performance. | - | - | 5 | - |
| O4 | Designs building materials to meet specific requirements under realistic constraints and conditions. | - | - | 5 | - |
| O5 | Designs building materials to meet specific requirements under realistic constraints and conditions. | - | - | - | 5 |
