Academic Catalog

CE441 HIGHWAY MATERIALS

Course Code: 5620441
METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): 3(2-2)
ECTS Credit: 5.0
Department: Civil Engineering
Language of Instruction: English
Level of Study: Undergraduate
Course Coordinator: Assoc.Prof.Dr. HANDE IÞIK ÖZTÜRK
Offered Semester: Fall or Spring Semesters.

Course Content

Nature, sources, and uses of asphalt. Production and classification of asphalts. Chemistry of asphalt. Physical properties of asphalt. Tests on asphalts. Classification and properties of mineral aggregates. Test on aggregates. Aggregate calculations. Types of asphalts aggregate combinations and their applications. Significant properties of asphalt paving mixture calculation. Asphalt mix design.