Course | Madison College Outline of Instruction

10607171Construction Materials

Course Information

Description

Course focuses on the properties and tests of materials used in the construction and repair of facilities including buildings, transportation systems and utility systems.

Total Credits

Course Competencies

Examine tests on hardened concrete

Assessment Strategies

by scoring 70% or higher on quizzes

by scoring 70% or higher on exam

Criteria

you explain the procedures for preparing concrete cylinders for testing

you identify two different cylinder capping methods

you correlate the cylinder break type with concrete condition

you calculate the compressive strength of a cylinder

you explain the difference between destructive and non-destructive testing

you identify non-destructive testing methods used to determine concrete compressive strength

you explain the correlation between compressive strength and tensile strength

you explain the impact of the curing environment on concrete properties

you explain the purpose of laboratory cured cylinders

you explain the purpose of field cured cylinders
Examine reinforcing methods for concrete

Assessment Strategies

by scoring 70% or higher on quizzes

by scoring 70% or higher on exam

by completing a homework assignment related to reinforcing of concrete

Criteria

you explain the difference between post-tensioned and pre-stressed concrete

you explain why reinforcing is necessary in concrete

you explain the post-tensioning process

you explain the pre-stressing process

you identify materials used for post-tensioning and pre-stressing concrete

you explain why steel is the most commonly used reinforcing material

you interpret reinforcing steel bar designations

you interpret reinforced concrete construction drawings
Examine HMA production

Assessment Strategies

by scoring 70% or higher on quizzes

by scoring 70% or higher on exam

by completing homework assignment related to HMA production

Criteria

you identify the two primary sources of asphalt cement

you explain the process used to refine asphalt cement

you identify the three primary types of asphalt cement

you identify typical applications for the three types of asphalt cement

you identify the solvents used to create different types of cutback asphalt cement

you explain the advantages and disadvantages of emulsified asphalt

you explain the advantages and disadvantages of cutback asphalt

you identify the three primary grading systems used for asphalt cement

you explain the advantages and disadvantages of the viscosity, penetration and performance grading systems

you identify tests used to grade asphalt

you identify the two main types of HMA plants

you explain how aggregate properties impact final mix properties

you identify the primary components of a HMA plant
Examine HMA construction

Assessment Strategies

by scoring 70% or higher on quizzes

by scoring 70% or higher on exam

by completing homework assignment related to HMA construction

Criteria

you explain the impact of HMA temperature on placement and compaction

you identify methods for compacting HMA

you identify methods for determining the in-place density of HMA

you explain how mat thickness is controlled

you identify common problems that occur during paving operations and their solutions

you identify the advantages of asphalt pavement recycling

you identify the four primary HMA recycling methods
Examine HMA maintenance

Assessment Strategies

by scoring 70% or higher on quizzes

by scoring 70% or higher on exam

by completing homework assignment related to HMA construction

Criteria

you explain the correlation between highway loads and pavement damage

you identify common pavement distresses and their causes

you identify the four primary loading factors for roadways

you explain how vehicle loads are quantified

you explain the correlation between vehicle loads and pavement distress

you identify common preventative maintenance methods
Examine reinforced concrete pipe

Assessment Strategies

by scoring 70% or higher on quizzes

by scoring 70% or higher on exam

by completing homework assignment on pipe materials

Criteria

you identify mechanisms for adjusting the strength of reinforced concrete pipe

you explain the concrete pipe production process

you identify the advantages and disadvantages of concrete pipe

you explain the difference between the strength classes of concrete pipe

you identify materials used to connect concrete pipe and appurtenances

you identify typical appurtenances for concrete pipe

you identify methods of joining concrete pipe

you identify common applications for reinforced concrete pipe
Examine plastic pipe

Assessment Strategies

by scoring 70% or higher on quizzes

by scoring 70% or higher on exam

by completing homework assignment on pipe materials

Criteria

you distinguish between thermo plastics and thermosetting plastics

you distinguish between rigid and flexible pipe materials

you explain the correlation between pipe bedding and pipe deflection

you identify common appurtenances used for PVC and HDPE pipe

you identify methods of joining plastic pipe

you explain the purpose of the standard dimension ratio for PVC pipe

you explain the purpose of corrugations on HDPE pipe

you identify advantages and disadvantages of plastic pipe

you explain the plastic pipe production process

you explain the correlation between trench width and pipe loads

you identify post-installation testing methods for PVC pipe

you identify common applications for PVC and HDPE pipe
Examine metal pipe

Assessment Strategies

by scoring 70% or higher on quizzes

by scoring 70% or higher on exam

by completing homework assignment on pipe materials

Criteria

you identify methods for classifying ductile iron pipe

you identify methods for restraining ductile iron water main pipe

you explain the difference between cast iron and ductile iron

you identify methods for limiting corrosion of ductile iron pipe

you identify advantages and disadvantages of ductile iron pipe

you identify post-installation testing methods for ductile iron pipe

you calculate thrust forces in ductile iron water main pipe

you identify appurtenances used with ductile iron pipe

you correlate gage to metal thickness for CMP

you identify coatings used to protect CMP

you identify methods of joining ductile iron pipe

you explain the purpose of corrugations on metal pipe

you identify advantages and disadvantages of CMP

you identify appurtenances used with CMP

you identify common applications for CMP and ductile iron pipe
Examine alternate pipe materials

Assessment Strategies

by scoring 70% or higher on quizzes

by scoring 70% or higher on exam

by completing homework assignment on pipe materials

Criteria

you identify common appurtenances used for clay pipe

you identify methods of joining clay pipe

you identify advantages and disadvantages of clay pipe

you identify post-installation testing methods for clay pipe

you identify advantages and disadvantages of fiberglass pipe

you identify methods for rehabilitating failing pipe

you identify materials used for rehabilitating pipe
Examine structural steel production

Assessment Strategies

by scoring 70% or higher on quizzes

by scoring 70% or higher on exam

by completing homework assignment on pipe materials

Criteria

you distinguish between iron and steel

you explain the steel production process

you identify the raw materials used in steel production

you identify advantages and disadvantages of structural steel
Examine structural steel properties

Assessment Strategies

by scoring 70% or higher on quizzes

by scoring 70% or higher on exam

by completing homework assignment on pipe materials

Criteria

you distinguish between the grades of structural steel

you distinguish between the three primary types of structural steel

you identify standards organizations for structural steel

you distinguish between elastic and plastic deformation

you explain the correlation between stress and strain of steel

you explain the significance of the modulus of elasticity

you distinguish between stiffness and ductility

you identify advantages and disadvantages of HSLA, Q&T and carbon steels

you explain the process for making quenched and tempered steel
Examine structural steel shapes

Assessment Strategies

by scoring 70% or higher on quizzes

by scoring 70% or higher on exam

by completing homework assignment on pipe materials

Criteria

you distinguish between structural steel shapes

you interpret standard shape designations from structural drawings

you identify typical applications for various structural shapes

you explain the purpose of the flange and web of structural shapes

you identify common structural fasteners

you interpret weld symbology