Emphasis is on quantity survey and cost estimating using engineering drawings and standard contract documents for civil and building construction projects. CET3141 Cemented Aggregate Mix Design Hrs. The ACI method for portland cement concrete mix design and Superpave methods for bituminous mix design are studied and applied in the laboratory. Methods of materials testing are also examined. The class includes an introduction to reinforced concrete structures and timber.
All work is according to current applicable code manuals.
Design projects include computer applications. An introductory course in hydraulics and hydrology. Topics include closed piping systems, pumps, open channel flow, and quantities of water and wastewater. The study of a special interest topic in Civil Engineering Technology. The class requires significant independent study and the preparation and presentation of a report.