MEng Civil Engineering with Industrial Experience / Course details

The unit builds on the basic knowledge from Construction Materials 1 of Concrete,metals and composites. Topics include materials properties, use and deterioration. Corrosion is discussed in greater depth. Emphasis is placed on the properties and use of concrete and steel.

This course unit detail provides the framework for delivery in 20/21 and may be subject to change due to any additional Covid-19 impact.  Please see Blackboard / course unit related emails for any further updates

To provide a detailed coverage of the technology of a range of the most widely used Civil Engineering construction materials.

The unit builds on the basic knowledge from Construction Materials 1 of Concrete,metals and composites. Topics include materials properties, use and deterioration. Corrosion is discussed in greater depth. Emphasis is placed on the properties and use of concrete and steel.

Cementitious materials - Mr Paul Nedwell
Cement and concrete standards, specialist concretes, concrete on site. Deterioration of concrete. Advances in concrete technology
Metals in civil engineering - Dr Rodger Edwards
Cast iron, steel and heat treatment of steel
- Mr Barrie Hayes - Mr John Greenhalgh

Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the fundamental properties and performance of cement and steel based construction materials.
Recognise potential defects and explain how these are detected.
Demonstrate understanding of general and localised corrosion processes.
Link knowledge of the individual materials into a wider engineering context.

Demonstrate detailed knowledge of test methods for concrete.
Interpret tensile test data for metals and calculate strength values.
Appreciate the role of alloying and heat treatment in ductility

Appreciate the need for proper mix design for concrete.
Interpret the role heat treatment has on the mechanical properties of steel.
Use tensile testing equipment to make accurate measurements.
Work safely in a group.

Accurately observe, record and report measurements.
Provide clear sketches.
Draw conclusions
Search the literature from journals and electronic databases.
Reference correctly

Unseen examination 'Exam. Parts A, B and C - For each part answer 2 compulsory short questions (6 marks each) and 1 from 2 long questions (21 marks each)' - 2 hours,80%
Written report 'Report on concrete testing
Report on tensile testing of metals' - 8 hours,20%

Marked lab reports.

Composites and corrosion by Dr Moira Wilson
Construction Materials, edited by J M Illston, E & F N Spon.

Cementitious materials by Mr Paul Nedwell
Properties of Concrete, A M Neville, Pitman.
Metals in civil engineering by Dr Rodger Edwards
Metallurgy for Engineers, E C Rollason, Arnold.
by Mr Barrie Hayes
There is no reading list currently available, please contact the lecturer
by Mr John Greenhalgh
There is no reading list currently available, please contact the lecturer

Independent Study:
Lectures: Traditional large group Lectures. Printed notes made available to students. Power point presentations made available on Blackboard.
Supervised Time in Studio/Workshop: Testing of fresh and hardened concrete.

Tensile tests on metals