Pavements & Materials Engineering Graduate Course Descriptions
CGN 5508: Experimentation and Instrumentation in Civil Engineering Materials Research (3) Fundamentals and applications of testing and measuring systems commonly used; constitutive models, testing methods, instrumentation, and error analysis.
CGN 6505: Properties, Design and Control of Concrete (3) Prereq: CGN 3501. Portland cement and aggregate properties relating to design, control, and performance of concrete. Concrete forming and construction methods. Laboratory testing and analysis.
CGN 6506: Bituminous Materials (3) Prereq: TTE 4811. Analysis of strength and deformation mechanism for asphalt concrete, properties, and their effect on flexible pavement performance. Pavement construction and quality assurance methods, testing and evaluation of asphalts and mixture.
CGN 6507: Advanced Bituminous Materials (3) Prereq: CGN 6506 or by consent of instructor. Reading and discussion of significant past and current research papers in the area of asphalt paving technology. Topics include asphalt rheology, temperature susceptibility, durability, mineral filler and additives, and their effects on performance of asphalt pavements.
CGN 6905: Special Problems in Civil Engineering (1-6; max: 10) Studies in areas not covered by other graduate courses.
TTE 5837: Pavement Management Systems (3) Prereq: TTE 5835. Evaluation, analysis, design, performance prediction, planning, and maintenance of pavements.