CE-112 Lecture 1
CE-112 Lecture 1
CE-112 Lecture 1
Theory 2
Practical 1
Email: m.shahid@abasyn.edu.pk
Cementitious materials
Introduction about mortars, Methods of preparation of mortars,
Properties and application of mortars, Introduction about concrete,
Components and manufacture of concrete, Properties of concrete,
Types of concrete, Effects of various chemicals on concrete
Glass
Constituents of glass, Methods of manufacture, Types, Use and
significance in civil engineering, Advantages and drawbacks
Wood
Structure of tree, General characteristics, Types, Seasoning of wood,
Preservation of wood, Lamination of wood.
Paints
Objectives, Composition, Types, Consideration in choosing a
particular paint, Introduction, objectives and applications of varnish
COURSE OUTLINE
Metals
Introduction about metals, Non-ferrous metals: Aluminium,
Copper, Zinc, Lead, Nickel, Ferrous metals: Iron, Cast iron and
steel, Manufacture of steel, Types of steel, Heat treatment to
steel, Hot and cold rolled steels, Stainless steel, Important
failures in steels
Thermometry and acoustics
Mode of Heat transfer in buildings, Thermal conductivity and
diffusivity of building materials, Insulation in houses, Types of
insulations, Acoustic insulation, Properties of good sound
proof materials ,Noise Reduction Coefficients of building
materials
REFERENCE BOOKS
Engineering materials by Surendra Singh
Practical Work/Reports
Lab Work/Experiments 30%
Oral Viva Voice 10%
Samples/Research 10%
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Study Visits
Visit of Brick Kiln
Visit of Cement Factory
Visit of Concrete Batching Plant
Visit of Asphalt Batching Plant
Visit of Steel factory
Visit of Marble factory
Sample Collection Groups
Natural Stones Samples
Bricks & Clay Products Samples
Timber Samples
Metals, Plastics, Insulating Materials, etc.
Details of different Machinery used in Construction
Science, Engineering, Technology