IE 427- Mechanical Behavior of Materials

Spring, 2007 MSE 220 Construction Materials and Lab Time: M,W: 10-10:50, 11-12:25, Room JD1504 Instructor: Dr. Dale Conner Dept. of Manufacturing System Engineering and Management Office: JD3511, 818/677-4730 Office Hour: T/Th: 12:30-1:30 PM Email: [email protected]

Prerequisites: PHYS 100A/L, Corequisites: MSE 220L. Two hours of lecture and Three hours of lab per week

Course Description: Introduction to basic construction materials and their properties: concrete, masonry, metals, wood, and thermal materials. Introduction to finishes, equipment, and specialty items. Not available for credit toward an engineering degree.

The learning objectives are: 1. To understand the atomic and crystalline structure of materials. 2. To understand how the microscopic properties govern the macroscopic properties of materials, such as mechanical, physical, and chemical behavior. 3. To select materials for engineering design applications based on the above understanding

Methods of Students evaluation: 1. Two mid-term examinations and a final examination. 2. In-class quizzes based on assigned homework. 3. Team design project, including an oral and written report.

Textbook: M. S. Mamlouk and J. P. Zaniewski, Materials for Civil and Construction Engineers, Second Edition.

Date Topic Jan. 29 Introduction Jan. 31 Chapter 1: Materials Engineering Concepts Feb. 5 Chapter 1: Materials Engineering Concepts Feb. 7 Chapter 2: Nature of Materials Feb. 12 Chapter 2: Nature of Materials Feb. 14 Chapter 3: Steel Feb. 19 Chapter 3: Steel Feb. 21 Chapter 4: Aluminum Feb. 26 Chapter 5: Aggregates Feb. 28 Chapter 5: Aggregates Mar. 5 Exam #1 Chapters 1-4 Mar. 7 Chapters 6 & 7: Cement Mar. 12 Chapters 6 & 7: Cement Mar. 14 Chapters 6 & 7: Cement Mar. 19 Chapter 8: Masonry Mar. 21 Chapter 8: Masonry Mar. 26 Chapter 9: Asphalt Binders and Asphalt Mixtures Mar. 28 Chapter 9: Asphalt Binders and Asphalt Mixtures Apr. 9 Chapter 9: Asphalt Binders and Asphalt Mixtures Apr. 11 Chapter 10: Wood Apr. 16 Chapter 10: Wood Apr. 18 Exam #2 Ch. 5-9 Apr. 23 Chapter 11: Composites Apr. 25 Chapter 11: Composites Apr. 30 Corrosion May 2 Corrosion May 7 Design Project Research May 9 Design Project Research May 14 Oral Presentations May 16 Oral Presentations May 21 Final Exam

Last day to drop: Friday, Feb. 16, 2007

Grading Policy

Quizzes 35 % NO make-up exams or quizzes Mid-term Exam 30 % Design projects 15 % Final Exam 20%

Grading System: Plus/minus letter grading will be used. Grading will be on a modified curve, based on the total number of points awarded during the semester. The highest grade awarded will be an A. Grades will change at logical gaps in the point distribution (e.g., from A- to B+), but if there is a large gap in points, one or more grades may be skipped (e.g., A- to B). You CAN NOT pass this class if you earn less than half the available points.

Suggestions for success in this class: 1. Read the relevant material in the book (preferably before the lecture topic) 2. Review and understand the examples given in the book. 3. Do the assigned homework. If you are having difficulty with a particular concept, work additional problems given in the book on that topic that have the answers given in the back of the book. 4. Come to office hours.

Academic success is directly proportional to the amount of time devoted to study. Course Objectives Successful completion of this course will increase your ability:

1. To apply your knowledge of mathematics, chemistry, and physics in the engineering materials 2. To identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems and develop solutions that are competitive and economical. 3. To understand ethical responses and to address contemporary issues and civic responsibilities and to develop an involvement in the professional roles. 4. To understand fundamental principles of engineering analysis and design; 5. To communicate well, both orally and in writing, and the ability to work as a productive member of an interdisciplinary team. 6. To understand the impact of engineering in a societal context.

Standard Operating Procedures

1. Class members are expected to be on time and ready to work. Cell phones must be turned off. 2. Class members are expected to submit original work except in joint projects in which the activities are cooperative and collaborative. 3. Class members are expected to attend class except when circumstances are outside the member’s control. 4. Class members are responsible for material in the reading assignments, class presentations, discussions, and homework examples. 5. All work is due at the time requested 6. Class members are expected to be cooperative with other class members and to collaborate when appropriate with colleagues. 7. Class members are expected to participate in the oral presentations 8. Class members are expected to comply with University regulation governing intellectual property, origin of work, and honesty. Failure to maintain these standards will result in student disciplinary action and a grade of F in the course.

Team Design Project 1. The class will be broken up into four teams of approximately 6 members each, to work on a joint design project, which will include an oral and written report. .

Calculators and Cell Phones The calculator used is up to the student’s discretion; however, it MUST NOT have the capability of ANY type of wireless transmission. Cell phones are FORBIDDEN

Use of forbidden devices on a quiz or test is grounds for FAILING the course!!!!