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May 13, 2025
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CET 201 - Materials of Construction
Credits: 4
4 Lecture Hours
Description
This course is a study of the materials used in construction. Materials include wood, masonry and concrete, steel and non-ferrous metals, bitumens, roofing and siding, sealants and finishes. Green and sustainable materials are discussed.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course, the student will:
- List material requirements for a simple building.
- Define bituminous material.
- Calculate the number of tons of asphalt required to pave a road.
- Define heat of hydration.
- List the four basic chemical components of concrete.
- Compare hot and cold weather concrete placement.
- Describe property improvement from heat treatment of steel.
- List the methods used to grade lumber.
- Compare and contrast green and sustainable construction materials and costs in determining project needs.
Listed Topics
- Materials
- Aggregates
- Asphalt
- Concrete
- Construction procedures
- Ferrous and non-ferrous metals
- Construction procedures
- Softwood and hardwood lumber
- Laminated lumber
- Construction procedures
- Sealant and finishes
- Green and sustainable construction materials
Reference Materials
Instructor-approved textbook and materials.
Approved By: Johnson, Alex Date Approved: 05/01/2012
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