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CE 444 Highway Laboratory
Catalog Data: CE 444 Highway Laboratory (1c, 3c)
Tests on mineral aggregates; sieve analysis, specific gravity, CBR and absorption.
Tests on asphalt viscosity; penetration; flash point, ductility; specific gravity; softening
point. Tests on asphalt paving mixtures using Marshal test, Skid Resistance, and
Extraction Test.
Textbooks: 1. American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)- Test Methods.
2. The Asphalt Institute “Mix Design Methods for Asphalt Concrete and Other Hot
Mix Types” Manual Series No.2 (MS=2).
References: 1. American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials(AASHTO)
Test Methods.
2. The Asphalt Institute “A brief Introduction to Asphalt and Some of it’s Uses”,
Manual Series No 5 (MS-5)
Coordinator: Prof. Dr. Taisir Khedaywi
Goals: 1. To study and measure the physical properties of aggregate.
2. To study and measure the physical properties of asphalt binder.
3. To evaluate and design the asphalt concrete mixtures.
Learning After successfully completing this course, the students, should be able to:
Outcomes: 1. Understanding the properties of aggregate, asphalt, and asphalt concrete mixtures.
2. Be able to perform tests on aggregate.
3. To be familiar with tests on asphalt binder.
4. Be able to design the asphalt concrete mixtures.
5. Be able to run some of the field tests.
Pre-Requisites 1. General properties of aggregate. 2. General properties of asphalt.
by Topic: 3. General properties of asphalt concrete mixtures.
Topics : 1. Introduction on properties of aggregate and asphalt 3 Hours
2. Tests on spec. grav. and absorption of fine and coarse aggregate 3 Hours
3. Tests on penetration, softening points, ductility, fire and flash points 9 Hours
specific gravity, and solubility of asphalt binder.
4. Marshall method of mix design. 9 Hours
5. Extraction, engler viscosity ,CBR, and stripping tests. 6 Hours
6. Benkelman beam and British pendulum tests. 3 Hours
7. Introduction to Hveem method, CKE, and surface capacity tests. 6 Hours
8. Dynamic creep test. 3 Hours
9. Final exam. 2 Hours
Assessment Laboratory Reports……….20% 2 exams @ 20% each…………………40%
and Grading: Final Exam……………….40%
Estimated Engineering science 0.5 Credits
Content: Engineering design 0.5 Credits
Prepared by: Prof. Dr. Taisir Khedaywi
Mapping of course ( CE 444 ) objectives to CE program objectives
|Course |Delivery |Assessment |Program Objectives |
|Objectives |Methods |Methods | |
| | |(a) |(b) |(c) |(d) |(e) |(f) |(g) |(h) |(i) |(j) |(k) | |1.Understanding the properties of
aggregates, asphalt, and asphalt concrete
mixes |Lab reports,
and Exams |Lab. Reports
and Exams. |x |x | | |x | | | | | | | | 2. Be able to perform tests on
aggregates |Lab. Reports
and Exams |Lab. Reports
and Exams |x |x |x |x |x |x |x | |x |x |x | |3. Familiar with tests on asphalt binder. |Lab. Reports
and Exams |Lab. Reports
and Exams |x |x |x |x |x |x |x | |x |x |x | |4. Be able to design the asphalt concrete mix. |Lab. Reports
and Exams |Lab. Reports
and Exams |x |x |x | |x |x | | |x |x | | |5. Be able to run field tests. |Lab. Reports
and Exams |Lab. Reports
and Exams |x |x |x |x |x |x |x | |x |x |x | |
ABET a-k Engineering and Technology Program Objectives
a) An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering.
b) An ability to design and conduct experiments to analyze and interpret data.
c) An ability to design a system ,component, or process to meet desired needs.
d) An ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams.
e) An ability to identify, formulate,and solve engineering problems.
f) An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility.
g) An ability to communicate effectively.
h) The broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in global and societal context.
i) A recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning.
j) A knowledge of contemporary issues.
k) A ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice.
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