Material science

• Report on the properties of the different important construction materials
• Carry out simple qualitative estimations as well as detailed calculations in relation to porous construction materials
• Define porosity, solid density and apparent dry density and calculate porosity by use of the porosity formula for porous construction materials
• Explain metal’s microstructure and how variations in the metal’s microstructure do influence on the metal’s properties
• Describe the different corrosion forms and the electrochemical principle
• Explain the basic concept of porous materials
• Identify strength and stiffness from the material’s stress–strain curve
• Calculate the proper mix proportion giving a certain concrete strength
• Describe the manufacturing methods of brick, light weight concrete and plastic and explain how the manufacturing method affects the properties of the material
• Describe important laboratory test methods for materials

Lectures: The main emphasis is placed on properties of materials used in building structures. The following materials are dealt with: Concrete, wood and wood-based materials, bricks and tiles, mortar, lightweight concrete, metals and plastics. Research method.
Exercises: The understanding of the content in the actual lecture is trained by exercises performed by the student under supervision of the teacher.

Lecture and exercise.