CIAC-1004Building Materials and Environment
This course introduces students to the most common building materials used in the construction industry. Students will review the typical manufacturing, processing, structure, properties, and performance of each material. Case studies will be used to evaluate the use of building materials in new and existing buildings. The course will enable students to select and specify appropriate materials for construction, evaluate the condition of building materials, propose possible causes of deterioration, and note if maintenance and remediation are required. Sustainable building technology as it relates to material composition and selection will be reviewed.
