Civil Engineering Materials

This module introduces fundamentals on solid mechanics including the tensile and compressive strength, toughness, hardness and stress-strain relationship of solids. The main focus is on the characteristics of the primary construction materials used in civil engineering: cement, concrete, masonry, metals and timber. The selection and sustainability of construction materials will also be briefly discussed. There are two laboratory sessions including concrete mix casting & testing and steel tensile strength test in order to practice the knowledge learnt on the lectures. In addition, this module features two i-lab sessions during which students will visit local companies for concrete batching/testing as well as mechanical testing on metals.