Lectures
The material to be covered in the lectures is outlined in the ³Lecture
Notes². Students are responsible for knowing the material covered
in the
lectures, for performing the laboratory assignments, and for completing
the
homework assignments. Students may confer with other students or the
instructor regarding homework assignments, but must complete assignments
individually.
Laboratories
A three hour laboratory will be conducted each week. Each laboratory
section will be subdivided into parties of three to five students.
The
material to be covered in the laboratory sessions is outlined in the
"Laboratory Manual CE 1105 Materials of Construction". Each student
will
submit a lab report according to the instructions given in the Laboratory
Manual. The report is due one week after completion of the experiment.
The
laboratory instructor will be responsible for the laboratory experiments
and
for grading the laboratory reports. At the end of the term, the laboratory
instructor will submit a laboratory grade to the lecture instructor
to be
used in determining the course grade.
Textbooks
"Lecture Notes CEE 1105 Materials of Construction", John F. Oyler,
published by the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering,
University of Pittsburgh
"Design and Control of Concrete Mixtures", thirteenth edition, by Steven
H.
Kosmatka and William C. Panarese, published by the Portland Cement
Association
Problems, Reports, and Tests
1. All hand computations will be performed on quadruled 8 1/2" by 11"
paper. Computer calculations may be performed on spread sheets.
2. The text of reports will be neatly typed or produced using a word
processor.
3. All work will be done neatly and accurately.
4. Sketches included to clarify computations or to illustrate laboratory
apparatus may be made manually or may be prepared using a personal
computer
"Draw" software package.
5. Late laboratory reports will be accepted, at reduced credit.
6. Make-up tests will not be given, except under extenuating circumstances
and with the specific approval of the lecture instructor.
7. Any schedule conflicts regarding the final exam must be resolved
before
the scheduled time for the exam.
8. Attendance at all laboratory sessions is mandatory. Schedule conflicts
may be resolved by attending sessions from other sections, with the
specific
approval of the laboratory instructors.
Final Grade
A 92% to 100%
A- 90% to 92%
B+ 88% to 90%
B 82% to 88%
B- 80% to 82%
C+ 78% to 80%
C 72% to 78%
C- 70% to 72%
D+ 68% to 70%
D 60% to 70%
F Less than 60%
The instructor reserves the right to modify these ranges at the end
of the
term to account for special circumstances.
Grades
The grades in CE 1105 will be based upon the following:
(a) Completeness and accuracy of work
(b) Promptness with which work is completed
(c) Interest and initiative displayed in performance of work
(d) Knowledge of material covered in the course
(e) General behavior in classroom and laboratory
The lecture material constitutes 80% of the final grade; the laboratory
portion, 20%. The final grade will be computed as follows:
First Test 15%
Second Test 15%
Final Exam 30%
Homework 10%
Laboratory Experiments and Reports 20%
Classroom Participation/Attendance 10%
Lecture Instructor
John F. Oyler
Office Hours: 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM, 11:50 AM - 1:00 PM, Tuesdays
and Thursdays, and by appointment
Telephone: 624-9871 (Office) 343-1652 (Home)
E-mail: oyler@civeng1.civ.pitt.edu
Laboratory Instructor
Calvin Austin
Course Objectives
1. To obtain a knowledge of materials of construction
2. To obtain an understanding of materials testing and properties
3. To learn how to produce a professional engineering