Table of contents

The course is connected to the following study programs

Learning outcomes

After the course is completed the candidates shall have good overview of materials applied in civil engineering. They shall also have gained knowledge on some current research topics and research methodologies in the field.

Contents

Advanced high strength steel and aluminum in load bearing structures. Alloy composition, mechanical properties and strength. Advanced mechanical testing. Durability against fatigue and corrosion. Surface finish and treatment. Selection of materials for design of large buildings. Highway pavement materials with characteristic resistance and durability against cracking and wear. Design principles and characteristic behavior of composite materials. Selection of materials for water systems. Materials for climatic buffers and important characteristics including sustainability. Material testing and acceptability for quality assurance

Teaching and learning methods

Lectures and exercises

Examinations

Essay and oral examination. Pass/fail

Student evaluation

The course will be evaluated in accordance with the quality assurance system for education, chapter 4.1.

Offered as a free-standing course

Yes. Subject to availability or capacity.

Reduction of Credits

This course’s contents overlap with the following courses. A reduction of credits will occur if one of these courses is taken in addition:

Course Reduction of Credits
BYG602 – Experimental techniques and materials in civil engineering. 5
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