CAE 1871 - Materials and Methods

• List the materials commonly used in construction, including aggregates, cement, concrete, masonry, wood, steel, aluminum, asphalt, polymers, plastics, and composites
• Explain the unique origins, chemistry, properties, standards, construction industry applications, and trade organizations specific to the materials used in the construction industry
• Apply research and communication skills that will enable students to access technical information on materials, evaluate that information for quality, summarize findings concisely, and communicate those findings both in writing and oral format
• Explain how the CSI MasterFormat organizes information about building materials and components for site, concrete, masonry, metals, and wood
• Explain how material properties and applications affect construction activities
• Discuss building materials assembly to develop design details for the effective application of materials and components
• Explain common building construction means, methods, and processes
• Demonstrate effective team leadership, teamwork, and collective effort
• Apply appropriate problem-solving strategies

• General chemistry

• Materials engineering concepts
• Nature of materials
• OSHA safety requirements
• Soils, USCS classifications and properties
• Excavation and shoring
• Building foundations
• Aggregates
• Asphalt
• Portland cement and concrete mix design
• Cast-in-place concrete, reinforcing, forming, placing, and finishing
• Precast concrete, reinforcing, and tensioning
• Masonry materials, installation, and jointing
• Wood structure, engineered components, and connections
• Steel and non-ferrous metal properties
• Steel structures, components, connections, and decking
• Roofing types and applications
• Interior building finishes, drywall and trim
• Plan reading
• Wood erection and fastening methods