In civil
Geosynthetics, FRP, green building materials, and sustainable construction practices.
Classification, sources, and testing of aggregates for concrete and asphalt.
Properties of asphalt, emulsions, and cutbacks, and asphalt concrete mix design.
Types of Portland cement, their uses, and the role of chemical admixtures.
Properties of fresh and hardened concrete, mix design, and testing methods.
Concrete Hollow Blocks (CHB), mortar, grout, and structural masonry design.
Fundamental physical, mechanical, chemical, and thermal properties of construction materials.
Types, grades, sizes, and properties of reinforcing steel bars (Rebars) used in concrete.
Grades, mechanical properties, and testing of structural steel.
Overview of construction material testing standards, laboratory safety, and DPWH specifications.
Structure, properties, defects, and preservation of wood as a construction material.