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OINS2029Materials Science2+1+0ECTS:3
Year / SemesterFall Semester
Level of CourseFirst Cycle
Status Compulsory
DepartmentDEPARTMENT of CIVIL ENGINEERING
Prerequisites and co-requisitesNone
Mode of DeliveryFace to face, Group study
Contact Hours14 weeks - 2 hours of lectures and 1 hour of practicals per week
LecturerDr. Öğr. Üyesi Nurullah ÖKSÜZER
Co-Lecturer
Language of instructionTurkish
Professional practise ( internship ) None
 
The aim of the course:
Focusing on a thorougly understanding of the nature of concrete in relation with the procedures essential for providing a concrete of required quality and durability qualifications.
 
Learning OutcomesCTPOTOA
Upon successful completion of the course, the students will be able to :
LO - 1 : Get acquainted briefly with the atomic structure of materials. 1,41,
LO - 2 : Define and calculate the physical properties of materials. 2,41,
LO - 3 : Make calculations associated with thermal insulation and heat loss of materials. 2,41,
LO - 4 : Define and calculate the mechanical properties of materials. 2,41,
LO - 5 : Experimentally measure, compare and present the physical and mechanical properties of materials. 2,41,
CTPO : Contribution to programme outcomes, TOA :Type of assessment (1: written exam, 2: Oral exam, 3: Homework assignment, 4: Laboratory exercise/exam, 5: Seminar / presentation, 6: Term paper), LO : Learning Outcome

 
Contents of the Course
Classification of materials. Calcium based binders: Gypsum, Lime, and Cement. Manufacture of Portland cement and its composition. Hydration of Portland cement and hydration products. Blended cements. Aggregates for concrete. Classification of aggregates and their pyhsical and mechanical properties. Gradation of aggregates. Mixing water. Chemical admixtures. Mneral additives. Properties of fresh concrete. Tests carried out on fresh concrete. Properties of hardened concrete. Strength of concrete and factors affecting the strength of concrete. Deformation of concrete under axial loading. Creep and shrinkage of concrete. Durability of hardened concrete. Concrete mix proportioning and mix desing trials.
 
Course Syllabus
 WeekSubjectRelated Notes / Files
 Week 1Atomic structure of materials. Atomic bonds.
 Week 2Bonding forces and energy well concept.
 Week 3Atomic arrangement. Crystal structure. Unit cell concept.
 Week 4Crystal systems. Crystallographic directions and planes. Polymorphism.
 Week 5Imperfections in crystal structure. Amorphous structure. Atomic diffusion in solids.
 Week 6Physical properties of materials.
 Week 7Thermal properties of materials and principles associated with thermal insulation.
 Week 8Mechanical properties of materials. Elasticity. Plasticity. Brittlness and ductility concepts.
 Week 9Midterm exam.
 Week 10Stress-strain curve for soft steel and the associated characteristics.
 Week 11Stress-strain curve for concrete and the associated characteristics.
 Week 12Hardness, impact tests and fatigue strength concept.
 Week 13Time-dependent deformation of materials. Creep, shrinkage and relaxation concepts.
 Week 14Laboratory.
 Week 15Laboratory.
 Week 16End-of-term exam.
 
Textbook / Material
1Van Vlack, H. , Elements of Materials Science and Engineering, Addition-Wesley Publishing Company.
 
Recommended Reading
 
Method of Assessment
Type of assessmentWeek NoDate

Duration (hours)Weight (%)
Mid-term exam 9 2 50
End-of-term exam 16 2 50
 
Student Work Load and its Distribution
Type of workDuration (hours pw)

No of weeks / Number of activity

Hours in total per term
Yüz yüze eğitim 2 14 28
Sınıf dışı çalışma 2 14 28
Laboratuar çalışması 0 0 0
Arasınav için hazırlık 1 8 8
Arasınav 2 1 2
Uygulama 1 14 14
Klinik Uygulama 0 0 0
Ödev 3 3 9
Proje 0 0 0
Kısa sınav 0 0 0
Dönem sonu sınavı için hazırlık 1 6 6
Dönem sonu sınavı 2 1 2
Diğer 1 0 0 0
Diğer 2 0 0 0
Total work load97