Syllibus DCC 1023

NAMA PENSYARAH : WAN NOR ASMA BIN WAN YAACOB

DCC1023 Civil Engineering Materials

SYLLABUS

1.0 CONCRETE MATERIALS AND MIXTURE

1.1 Know the component of concrete materials

1.1.1 Describe the materials in concrete mixture :

a. cement

b. fine aggregate

c. coarse aggregate

d. water

1.1.2 List the advantages and disadvantages of concrete in construction industry.

1.1.3 List the types of cement

1.1.4 State the properties of cement in concrete mixture

a. the chemical composition in cement

b. process of hydration in concrete

c. the storage method of cement

1.1.5 Describe the properties of aggregates in concrete

a. Classification and sources of the aggregates

b. Criteria of aggregates

c. function of aggregates and its relation to the strength of concrete

1.1.6 Discuss the behavior of water in concrete mixture

a. role of water in concrete mixture

b. the suitable water quality for concrete mixture

1.2 Understand the basic knowledge of concrete mixture

1.2.1 Describe difference types of concrete mixture:

a. Prescribed mix

b. designed mix

c. nominal mix

1.2.2 Classify the types of proportions in concrete mixture

1.2.3 Distinguish the purposes between the following admixture in concrete mixture:

a. catalyzing substances

b. retarding substance

c. water decreasing substance

d. plasticizing substances

e. air trapping additive

f. easy mixing additive

1.3 Recognize the basic knowledge of concrete mixture to classify fresh concrete and hardened concrete

1.3.1 Show the relationship between fresh concrete and the workability of concrete

1.3.2 List the factors influencing workability on fresh concrete

a. water-cement ratio

b. aggregate-cement ratio

c. shape and surface texture of aggregate

d. admixture substance

1.3.3 Discover the test on workability and strength of concrete

a. slump test

b. compacting factor test

c. cube test

1.3.4 Explain the criteria of hard concrete.

2.0 CONCRETE WORKS AT THE CONSTRUCTION SITE

2.1 Know the cause and effects of segregation and bleeding on concrete

2.1.1 Define

a. segregation

b. bleeding

2.1.2 State the factors that influence segregation and bleeding in concrete mixture.

2.1.3 Describe the effects of segregation and bleeding on quality of concrete

2.2 Understand the basic concepts of concrete works at the construction site

2.2.1 Describe the following works of concrete preparation at site:

a. batching method of concrete: volume method and weighing method

b. mixing method of concrete: manually and using machinery

2.2.2 Recognize the following elements of concrete transportation:

a. methods of concrete transportation on site and batching plant

2.2.3 Explain the procedures of casting and placing of concrete

2.2.4 Discuss the following elements of compacting concrete:

a. purpose of compacting concrete

b. method of compacting concrete

c. advantages and disadvantages of compacting concrete using vibrator and steel rod

2.2.5 Give the method of concrete curing

3.0 REINFORCED CONCRETE

3.1 Understand about Reinforced concrete

3.1.1 Describe reinforced concrete

3.1.2 Explain the types of steel reinforcement

3.1.3 Illustrate the position and distribution of reinforcement bar

3.1.4 Discuss the cutting and bending method of reinforcement bar

3.1.5 Identify the relationship between formwork and reinforced concrete

4.0 PRE-STRESSEDCONCRETE

4.1 Understand Pre-stressed concrete

4.1.1 Describe pre-stressed concrete

4.1.2 Give the usage of pre-stressed concrete in construction industries

4.1.3 Discuss the methods of pre-stressed concrete:

a. pre-tension

b. post-tension

4.1.4 Illustrate the types of bar or tendon for pre-stressed concrete

5.0 TIMBER

5.1 Understand about the local timber

5.1.1 Describe characteristics of local timber (density, moisture content, strength, durability, shrinkage, tendency to warp)

5.1.2 Classify timber based on density, strength and types of timber

5.1.3 Distinguish procedures of timber drying using natural drying and tenor methods

5.1.4 Illustrate defects in timber or wood based on the aspect of nature and external factors

5.1.5 Explain procedures in preserving timber

a. Preservative treatments :

i. coal tar creosote

ii. tar oil

iii. petroleum oil

iv. water- borne preservative

v. boric acid or borax

b. Method of treating timber :

i. brushing and spraying method

ii. deluging

iii. deeping and steeping method

iv. open tank application

v. pressure application

5.1.6 Discuss wood based panel product:

a. plywood

b. glue laminated timber

c. fiber board

d. particle board. 

5.1.7 Identify finishes of timber and its suitable liquid solvents

5.2 Apply the concept of local timber

5.2.1 Relate the concept of local timber to Identify timber as construction materials

6.0 BRICK

6.1 Know about the bricks and concrete block

6.1.1 Define bricks and concrete block

a. clay bricks : common, facing and engineering brick

b. calcium silicate brick

c. sand-cement bricks

d. concrete block

6.1.2 State the properties of bricks and concrete block

a. clay brick

b. calcium-silicate brick

c. sand-cement brick

d. concrete block

6.1.3 List the usage of bricks and concrete block

a. clay brick

b. calcium-silicate brick

c. sand-cement brick

d. concrete block

6.2 Understand the basic knowledge of brick bonding in brickwork

6.2.1 Describe parts and dimensions of bricks

6.2.2 Explain the uses of different types of cut brick

6.2.3 Illustrate the following terminologies in brick bonding:

a. lateral or horizontal joints

b. vertical joints

c. lapped

d. quoin

e. stop end

f. tooting or gagged

g. racking or step

6.2.4 Discuss the principle of brick bonding in brickwork

6.3 Apply the fundamental principles of brick bonding in brick arrangement

6.3.1 Show the types of bonds in brickwork:

a. stretcher bond

b. header bond

c. english bond

d. flemish bond

6.3.2 Illustrate the mortar pointing and jointing

7.0 STEEL

7.1 Understand the basic concepts of steel

7.1.1 Describe the properties and usage of steel iron

a. pig iron

b. cast iron

c. wrought iron

7.1.2 Explain the properties and usage of non-steel iron

a. copper

b. zinc

c. aluminum

d. bronze and brass

7.2 Apply the basic concepts of steel

7.2.1 Illustrate the connection on steel

a. bolt and nut

b. welding

c. rivet

7.2.2. Generalize the corrosion of steel

a. types of protective coating

b. protection of steel

7.3 Exhibit the steel as structural material

7.3.1 Describe the advantages and disadvantages of steel structural

8.0 NON-STEEL

8.1 Know about non steel materials

8.1.1 Define non steel materials

a. glass

b. plastic and polymer

c. bitumen and asphalt

d. paint

e. composite materials

8.2 Understand the fundamental knowledge of non steel materials

8.2.1 Describe the properties of nonsteel material

a. glass

b. plastic and polymer

c. bitumen and asphalt

d. paint

e. composite materials

8.3 Implement the uses of non-steel materials in building element

8.3.1 Describe the uses of non-steel materials

a. glass

b. plastic and polymer

c. bitumen and asphalt

d. paint

e. composite materials 

9.0 BUILDING ELEMENTS

9.1 Know about building elements

9.1.1 Define building elements

9.2 Understand the fundamental knowledge of building elements

9.2.1 Describe the types and properties of building elements:

a. Window:

i. pivoted window

ii. hinged window

iii. sliding window

iv. compound window

v. framed side-hung window

b. Door

i. flush door

ii. panel door

iii. timber door

c. Staircase:

i. straight run staircase

ii. quarter-twist staircase

iii. half-run staircase

iv. geometry staircase.

d. Roof:

i. flat roof

ii. gable roof

iii. hipped roof

iv. lean-to roof

9.3 Apply the concept of building elements

9.3.1 Relate the concept of building elements to determine the right application on existing building

10.0 FINISHES

10.1 Know about building finishes

10.1.1 Define building finishes

10.1.2 List the criteria in selection of building finishes

10.2 Understand the fundamental knowledge of building finishes

10.2.1 Describe the types and properties of building finishes:

a. Floor finishes:

i. mosaic

ii. clay tiles

iii. concrete tiles

iv. marble

v. terrazzo

vi. granite tiles

vii. wood strip and parquet

b. Wall finishes:

i. Mosaic

ii. clay tiles 

iii. concrete tiles

iv. marble

v. terrazzo

vi. granite tiles

vii. wood strip and parquet

c. Ceiling finishes:

i. lime plaster

ii. cement plaster

iii. tyrolean plaster

iv. gypsum plaster

v. wood strips

vi. soft board

vii. plywood

d. Roof finishes:

i. concrete and clay roof tiles

ii. aluminum sheets

iii. zinc

iv. asbestos

10.3 Apply the building finishes according the building concept.

10.3.1 Choose the suitable finishes to enhance the building concept.

REFERENCES

Main:

David K.Doran and R.Cather (2012),Construction Materials Reference Book, Second Edition. London. Butterworth Heinemann Ltd. (ISBN-10 0750663766)

Neville A.M.(2010). Concrete Technology. Prentice Hall. United States

(ISBN 0273732196)

Additional:

Barry, R (2000), The Construction of Building (Vol. 1, 2, 3, 4), UK: Blackwell Science.

R.K. Rajput, (2000) Engineering Materials, New Delhi: S. Chand & Company LTD.

Roy Chudley and Roger Greeno (2005). Construction Technology. England: Pearson Education Limited.

Theodore W. Marotta (2005). Basic Construction Materials. (7th Edition),New Jersey: Pearson Prentice Hall.