A study of common construction materials in civil engineering with particular emphasis on Portland cement concrete and asphalt cement concrete. Aggregates, Portland cement, and asphalt cement (each an ingredient in the concretes) are studied extensively. Mass-volume relationships are explored in relation to these materials. An overview of laboratory testing procedures for evaluating these materials is provided. Important properties of masonry, steel, and wood products are also discussed.

This course exposes students to the fields of highway and traffic engineering. The areas of planning, design, construction, and operation are covered. Emphasis is placed on specific skills needed in these fields, including highway standards; geometry and alignment; traffic signal timing and design, drainage; earthwork; safety standards; and structures.