Course Description: To understand the sources, manufacturers, properties, and uses of materials in construction projects. Introduce building codes, construction documents, and environmental and legal constraints.

All solutions are available on Canvas under the Modules section for students enrolled in this course. External visitors who need solutions to specific problems are welcome to contact me via the email provided below.

Lessons

Part 1: Soil 

1. Soil Classification System 1

2. Soil Classification System 2 + Field Density Lab

3. Soil Mechanics 1 + Moisture Content Lab

4. Soil Mechanics 2 + Proctor Test Lab

5. Reading Geotechnical Report + Proctor Test Lab (continued) 

6. QAQC + Sieve Analysis Lab

7. Foundation

Part 2: Concrete

1. Concrete Basic 

2. Concrete Mix Design 

Part 3: Asphalt

1. To be Updated

References

Soil:

1. 1. United Soil Classification System (USCS)

   2. AASHTO Soil Classification

   3. Sieve Size

   4. Volume and Weight Relationship

Concrete:

1. 5. ACI 211