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MATERIALS FOR CONSTRUCTED FACILITIES

CIVENGR/EMA 395
Course Description

Properties and tests of materials used in the initial construction or repair of facilities (including buildings, transportation systems, utility systems, and reinforced earth). Introduction to laboratory and field measurement techniques to assess material performance capabilities. Technical report preparation.

Prerequisties

(EMA 303 or ME 306 ), graduate/professional standing, or member of Engineering Guest Students

Satisfies
Credits

3

Offered

Spring

Grade Point Average
3.31

2.84% from Historical

Completion Rate
100%

0.86% from Historical

A Rate
28.21%

4.29% from Historical

Class Size
39

-30.95% from Historical

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