CEM 250 - Construction Materials and Methods
Credits: 4
Description
Construction materials and components; materials specifications, descriptions, and usage; construction techniques, and optimal economic selection. Sustainable construction aspects considered.
Student Learning Outcomes
- Formulate construction materials and list their applications.
- Discriminate between the various methods of construction.
- Summarize the development and use of new materials being introduced to the construction industry under sustainable building standards.
- Develop various aspects of construction foundations/site work, wood/timber systems, concrete and masonry systems, steel systems, building enclosure systems (curtain wall, roof), and related areas.
Prerequisite: PHYS 151 or PHYS 181 and PHYS 181L
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