COURSE INFORMATION Course Title: ADVANCED CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS

Code	Course Type	Regular Semester	Theory	Practice	Lab	Credits	ECTS
CE 454	B	2	2	2	0	3	7.5

Academic staff member responsible for the design of the course syllabus (name, surname, academic title/scientific degree, email address and signature)	NA
Lecturer (name, surname, academic title/scientific degree, email address and signature) and Office Hours:	Erion Luga , 08:30-17:30
Second Lecturer(s) (name, surname, academic title/scientific degree, email address and signature) and Office Hours:	NA
Teaching Assistant(s) and Office Hours:	NA
Language:	English
Compulsory/Elective:	Compulsory
Classroom and Meeting Time:	Tuesday 17:00-21:00
Course Description:	Refractories. Glass: manufacturing, various types and uses in construction. Lightweight aggregates. Fiber reinforced concrete. Ferrocement. Insulation methods of buildings for heat, sound and moisture. Asbestos. Paints. Fire regulations and risks. Concrete burning issue. Assessment of fire damaged buildings.
Course Objectives:	The objective of this course is to provide advanced information and develop a basic understanding of key materials such as concrete, steel and other important types, as well as other innovative material used in the construction industry. A special focus is given to the requirements and related behavior characteristics of construction materials an their technology.

COURSE OUTLINE

Week	Topics
1	Introduction
2	Codes and Standards
3	Concrete
4	Steel
5	Wood
6	Polymers
7	Resins
8	Presentations
9	Special Concretes
10	Fibers
11	Calcium Aluminate Cements
12	Asphalt
13	Review
14	Final Project

Prerequisite(s):
Textbook:	Materials for Civil and Construction Engineers 3rd Ed M Mamlouk, J Zaniewski Pearson 2011
Other References:
Laboratory Work:	Civil Engineering Laboratory
Computer Usage:	Microsoft Word, Excel. PowerPoint
Others:	No

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES

1	To learn the techniques and methods used during analysis of materials
2	To develop studies, projects related to the improvement of construction materials
3	To be able to use the international codes and standards
4	To be able to involve new innovative materials in the construction industry

COURSE CONTRIBUTION TO... PROGRAM COMPETENCIES (Blank : no contribution, 1: least contribution ... 5: highest contribution)

No	Program Competencies	Cont.
MSc in Civil Engineering, Profile: Structural Engineering Program
1	an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering	5
2	an ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs	5
3	an ability to function on multidisciplinary teams	1
4	an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems	5
5	an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility	5
6	an ability to communicate effectively	4
7	the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global and societal context	4
8	a recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life long learning	3
9	a knowledge of contemporary issues	5
10	an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice	2
11	skills in project management and recognition of international standards and methodologies	5

COURSE EVALUATION METHOD

Method	Quantity	Percentage
Presentation	1	40
Term Paper	1	60
	Total Percent:	100%

ECTS (ALLOCATED BASED ON STUDENT WORKLOAD)

Activities	Quantity	Duration(Hours)	Total Workload(Hours)
Course Duration (Including the exam week: 16x Total course hours)	16	4	64
Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice)	14	2	28
Mid-terms			0
Assignments	1	39.5	39.5
Final examination	1	56	56
Other			0
Total Work Load:			187.5
Total Work Load/25(h):			7.5
ECTS Credit of the Course:			7.5