ICYA-1121 Behavior of materials
This course studies the behavior and properties of the construction materials commonly used on civil engineering applications. These materials include: steel, aluminum, cement, concrete, masonry, natural wood, laminated wood and plastics. We will include the guidelines and standards that describe these materials and the tests to determine their properties. Laboratory sessions for the testing of materials, drafting and oral presentations on the reports also constitute an important element of the course. The main objectives of this class consist on providing the students with the basic concepts of the behavior of conventional and unconventional materials, especially with regards to the measurement of their properties, quality control and possible causes of failure. Furthermore, we endeavor to allow the student to develop the skill for the drafting and presentation of technical reports.
Instructor
Ramirez Rodriguez Fernando
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