MATERİALS OF BUILDINGS PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
INS202	MATERİALS OF BUILDINGS	4	2	2	4

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	Turkish
Level of the Course Unit :	BACHELOR'S DEGREE, TYY: + 6.Level, EQF-LLL: 6.Level, QF-EHEA: First Cycle
Type of the Course :	Compulsory
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit	Assist.Prof. AHMAD RESHAD NOORI
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit	Assist.Prof. HASAN EMRE OKTAY
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	It is aimed to introduce the basic properties of various building materials and their relationship to the internal structure of the material.
Contents of the Course Unit:	It includes concrete, concrete components (cement, additives, aggregates), fresh state properties of concrete, deformation of concrete, strength and durability of concrete, quality control in concrete production, concrete mix calculation, bituminous materials, polymers and polymer composites, metals.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
To be able to learn the concrete ingredients and their properties
To be able to learn the mix design of concrete
To be able to learn how to protect concrete from the different environments and chemical attacks
To be able to learn the other construction materials used in the structures

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Literature Research	Concrete, history of concrete, concrete ingredients	Expression
2	Literature Research	Cement, Cement Manufacturing Process, Cement composition, types of cement	Expression
3	Literature Research	Cement hydration, hydration products, strength of the hydrated cement paste	Expression
4	Literature Research	Admixtures, the purpose of admixtures, chemical and mineral admixtures	Expression
5	Literature Research	Aggregates and types, aggregate sieve analysis and grading curve to TS standards	Expression
6	Literature Research	Aggregate properties, porosity and absorption, strength of aggregates	Expression
7	Literature Research	Fresh state properties of concrete, workability and measurement methods	Expression
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Literature Research	Compaction, segregation and bleeding and plastic shrinkage cracks in concrete	Expression
10	Literature Research	Curing of concrete, deformation of concrete and concrete behavior models	Expression
11	Literature Research	Shrinkage and types, creep and creep factors	Expression
12	Literature Research	Concrete strength tests- Compressive, direct tensile and splitting tensile strength tests	Expression
13	Literature Research	Factors affecting concrete strengths, durability and steel corrosion in concrete	Expression
14	Literature Research	Concrete quality control and mix design of concrete	Expression
15	Literature Research	Bitiminous materials, Masonry, Polymer materials and their properties	Expression
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Turhan Y. Erdogan (2002),Materials Of Construction , METU Press Publishing Company,
Postacıoğlu Bekir (1986) Bağlayıcı Maddeler , Ağregalar,Beta Basım Yayım
Baradan.B.(1992) Yapı Malzemesi I,DEÜ Müh. Fak. Yayın :226, İzmir
Postacıoğlu B.(1986) Beton Cilt:1-2,Teknik Kitaplar Yayınevi,İstanbul
Popovics S.,(1979) Concrete -Making Materials,McGraw -Hill Book Company, New York
White M.A.,Properties of Materials, Oxford University Press,İnc., New York, 1999
Smith , R.C.,Materials of Construction , Third Edition, Mc Graw-Hill Kögakuska, Ltd.,Tokyo, 1979

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	The formal systems used in civil engineering takes and Discuss the different methods					4

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Civil engineering design for the project presentation ensures the correct expression				3

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Civil engineering design for the project presentation ensures the correct expression						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Rise construction in the areas of production engineering can work independently and take responsibility for these issues						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	As a requirement of the civil engineering profession and the current change follows the principle of lifelong learning						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	As an individual becomes aware of social and professional responsibility					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	The powers and responsibilities of civil engineering and construction management takes place within						5

WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT
Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities
Type of the Learning Activites	Learning Activities (# of week)	Duration (hours, h)	Workload (h)
Lecture & In-Class Activities	14	3	42
Preliminary & Further Study	14	3	42
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	0	0	0
Assignment (Homework)	0	0	0
Project Work	0	0	0
Seminar	0	0	0
Internship	0	0	0
Technical Visit	1	5	5
Web Based Learning	0	0	0
Implementation/Application/Practice	0	0	0
Practice at a workplace	0	0	0
Occupational Activity	0	0	0
Social Activity	0	0	0
Thesis Work	0	0	0
Field Study	0	0	0
Report Writing	0	0	0
Final Exam	1	2	2
Preparation for the Final Exam	1	4	4
Mid-Term Exam	1	2	2
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	1	3	3
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	33	0	100