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CEGT 241 Civil Engineering Materials

4 credits
Students will examine and calculate the properties of common civil engineering materials including gravel, asphalt, concrete and steel to properly select materials for civil engineering projects.

Prerequisites: CEGT 211  or instructor permission.
Student Outcomes/Competencies:
Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

  • Define civil engineering terminology as used in civil engineering
  • Describe properties of civil engineering materials and their applications in civil projects
  • Calculate density and specific gravity of civil engineering materials used in civil projects
  • Use research tools to collect long term temperature data for properly selecting material
  • Select appropriate materials for common civil engineering projects