Department of Civil Engineering



Materials Science - GP109

Credits : 3

Prerequisites : None

Remarks : Amended 2003 January


Course Content Time Allocated

(Clock Hours)

L T P A
Introduction to the structures and properties of engineering materials; bonding of solids; atomic arrangements and crystallography 6 - - -
Principles underlying structure-property relationships; crystal structures; defects in crystals 6 - - -
Phase equilibrium; diffusion and phase transformation kinetics; heat treatment of metals 6 1 - -
Structures and properties of cement and timber 4 - - -
Properties and applications of polymers, ceramics and glass 6 - - -
Properties and applications of composites; metal-matrix; polymer-matrix; and ceramic-matrix composites 4 - - -
Mechanical testing of engineering materials and interpretation of results 4 - - -
Laboratory practices: tensile testing of metals; impact and hardness testing; microscopically examination of metals; heat treatment of steel; cement testing; fabrication of polymer-matrix composite and measuring its mechanical properties 2 - 12 -
Total 38 1 12 -
Assessment Percentage Marks
Continuous Assessment - 20
Assignments 10 -
Coursework 10 -
Written Examinations - 80
Mid - Semester 30 -
End - Semester 50 -



Department of Civil Engineering