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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.

Prerequisites

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

Satisfies
Credits

Not Reported

Offered

Not Reported

Grade Point Average
3.97

22.57% from Historical

Completion Rate
100%

0.84% from Historical

A Rate
95.65%

230.76% from Historical

Class Size
46

-18.05% from Historical

Cumulative Grade Distribution

Instructors (2026 Summr)

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