Sustainable Materials for Civil Engineering

3 credits · Graduate Programs

Sustainability aspects of common civil engineering materials such as steel, concrete, masonry, wood and asphalt. Effects of composition, manufacturing method and performance of civil engineering materials on their sustainability. Methods for the performance assessment and enhancement of civil engineering materials. Emerging technologies in civil engineering materials (CO2 utilization, nanotechnology, bioinspired materials). Recycle and reuse of materials for civil engineering applications. Antirequisite(s): Credit for Civil Engineering 607 and 595.21 will not be allowed.