Engineering Materials module (CE12005)

Civil engineering involves building highly complex structures, and every engineering project requires different materials.

This module will introduce you to the fundamentals of material science most closely related to civil engineering. We will then explore some of the most commonly used materials.

What you will learn

In this module, you will:

• learn why different materials behave the way they do
• find out why specific materials get used in particular ways
• see how materials are used in iconic and innovative civil engineering projects
• be introduced to data processing and analysis which can be applied to the results of materials testing

By the end of the module, you will:

• understand how materials science theory allows you to predict many of the properties of a specific material
• be able to use terms that every engineer will understand when describing the properties of materials
• be able to design a concrete mix
• understand the sustainability issues that need to be considered when choosing materials for a civil engineering application

Assignments / assessment

• Coursework, labs, and online quizzes (40%)
• Exam (60%)

Teaching methods / timetable

• Lectures
  • in-person
  • complemented with online videos
• Practical sessions
  • tensile testing lab
• Tutorials
  • analysis of material test data
  • concrete mix design
  • working through example exam questions