Construction Materials And Testing

Fundamental physical, mechanical, chemical, and thermal properties of construction materials.

Classification, sources, and testing of aggregates for concrete and asphalt.

Types of Portland cement, their uses, and the role of chemical admixtures.

Properties of fresh and hardened concrete, mix design, and testing methods.

Concrete Hollow Blocks (CHB), mortar, grout, and structural masonry design.

Grades, mechanical properties, and testing of structural steel.

Types, grades, sizes, and properties of reinforcing steel bars (Rebars) used in concrete.

Structure, properties, defects, and preservation of wood as a construction material.

Properties of asphalt, emulsions, and cutbacks, and asphalt concrete mix design.

Geosynthetics, FRP, green building materials, and sustainable construction practices.

Overview of construction material testing standards, laboratory safety, and DPWH specifications.

Properties, applications, and behavior of glass, polymers, and non-ferrous metals in civil engineering.