BCN 3223C Soils and Concrete - University of Florida

M.E. Rinker Sr. School of Building Construction,University of FloridaCourse SyllabusBCN 3223 Soils and Concrete ConstructionPrerequisite: BCN 1210Prerequisite or Co-requisite: BCN 2405Description: This course will familiarize students with the construction process thatincludes, site clearing, soil mechanics, dewatering, foundations, concrete mix design,concrete construction practice, testing, safety, and ethics.Method: 2 – 1 hr lectures, 1 - 2 hr laboratoriesStudent Objectives:1. Design a concrete mix and possess the knowledge of concrete mixing, placing,curing, finishing, testing, and hot weather concreting.2. Understand the fundamentals of precast concrete, prestressed concrete(pretensioning and post-tensioning), and tilt-up construction, and possess theknowledge of their construction techniques.3. Have a basic understanding of soil mechanics, soil testing, geotechnical reports,compaction techniques, excavation methods & support systems, and dewateringsystems.4. Understand the design and construction of various foundation types to includeshallow and deep pile foundations.Texts:1. Design and Control of Concrete Mixtures, Portland Cement Association, (14thor 15 th edition).2. Soils in Construction, Schroeder, Dickenson & Warrington, 5 th edition.3. PowerpointsSuggested References:(1) Building Code Requirements for Reinforced Concrete, American ConcreteInstitute, (latest edition).(2) Soils and Foundations, Cheng Liu and Jack B. Evett, Prentice-Hall, 7th edition.Instructor: Dr. Larry C. Muszynski, RNK 327, 273-1160Website: http://web.dcp.ufl.edu/larrymE-mail: larrym@ufl.eduOffice Hours:Lab Assistant:MW– 4 th and 8 th periodMs. Kristyna Lannon1

GRADING SYSTEM: 1 Mid-term Exam =100 points2 Quizzes =100 pointsLab Reports(6)=150 pointsFinal Exam=100 pointsHomework/Attendance = 50 pointsTotal =500 pointsGrades will be computed according to the NEW University of Florida Grading Policy.A 93-100A- 90-92.9B+ 87-89.9B 83-86.9B- 80-82.9C+ 77-79.9C 73-76.9C- 70-72.9D+ 67-69.9D 63-66.9D- 60-62.9E less than 60Tests: Tests will be about two hours in duration and will be on Friday during class hoursexcept for the final exam which will be given during finals week as scheduled by theSchool.Note: Test dates a subject to change. Any changes will be announced in class or on theprofessor’s web site for the class.MAKE-UP EXAMS:QUIZZES:No make-up exams will be offered or given.The instructor reserves the right to give a quiz on anyclass day. No make-up quizzes will be offered or given.Laboratories: Students will group themselves into approximately 4 person teams forlabs. Each member of the group will receive the same grade for their laboratory report.Students who do not report for lab will be given a zero for that laboratory report. Labswill be on Friday at either during the 3 rd , 4 th , 5 th or 6 th periods.Laboratory Reports Submission: All laboratory reports/trip reports will be turned innot later than close of business (4:00 pm) one week after the laboratory experiment(s) arecompleted.2

HOMEWORK:ATTENDANCE:HONOR POLICY:Assigned homework problems are due at the beginning ofthe next lecture period. LATE HOMEWORK WILLNOT BE ACCEPTED. All sketches should be neatlydrawn using a scale. All answers should be underlined andpages stapled together. Homework may be graded bydetailed checking or based on overall attempt. Instructormay choose not to grade some homework. Homeworkgrades will be computed according to these policies.ATTENDANCE IS REQUIRED. Instructor may choosethe days for taking the roll.The Rinker School policy agreed to by all faculty is thatprofessors will always provide a failing grade for theentire course in which a student is found to be cheating onany test, quiz, paper, or project or any other academicdishonesty.CELL PHONES ARE TO BE TURNED OFF ANDNOT ALLOWED TO BE USED DURING QUIZZESOR EXAMS – THEY MUST ALSO BE PLACED INYOUR BACKPACK OR PURSE AND NOT BE ONYOUR PERSON.LAPTOP AND NOTEBOOK COMPUTERS ARE NOTTO BE USED DURING QUIZES OR EXAMS. THEYALSO MUST BE TURNED OFF AND STOREDAPPROPRIATELY.STUDENTS WITHDISABILITIES:Students requesting classroom accommodation must firstregister with the Dean of Students Office. The Dean ofStudents Office will provide documentation to the studentwho must provide this documentation to the Instructorwhen requesting accommodation.3

STUDENTRESPONSIBILITIES:1. Attend all classes and turn in homework when due.2. Be aware of all the announcements or changes made bythe instructor for this course.3. Not to engage in talking or disruptive behavior in theclass.4. Read the text assignments before the class and comeprepared with questions.5. Work extra problems to understand each topic. Seektimely help if you are not making satisfactory progress.6. Inform the instructor if you withdraw from this courseor otherwise terminate your activity in this course.7. Be honest in all homework and quizzes. Be aware ofthe Honor System at the University of Florida.4

SEMESTER SCHEDULEWeek Topics Assignment1&2 Concrete Fundamentals Ch 1-8 & PP3 Concrete Testing – Aggregates & Plastic Concrete Ch. 16 (PCA) Laboratory 1: Aggregate Properties Laboratory 2: Plastic Properties4 &5 Mix design Ch. 9 (PCA) Laboratory 3: Mix DesignQuiz 16 Concrete Mixing, Placing and Curing Ch.10-12(PCA) Cast-in-Place Precast & Prestressed Tilt-Wall7 Concrete Testing – Hardened Concrete• Laboratory 4: Mechanical Strength8 Hot-Weather Concreting Ch 13 (PCA)Test 1 – Midterm Exam______9 &10 Introduction to Soil, Soil Exploration and Reports Ch. 1 & 711 Properties of Soils Ch. 3 & 4 Laboratory 5 : Soils Classification12 Soil Compaction Ch. 8 Laboratory 6: Soil CompactionQuiz 213 Water in Soils /Dewatering Ch. 5 & 9Construction Contract Ch. 6Specifications and Safety Laboratory 7: In-Place Unit Weight14-15 Shallow & Pile Foundations Ch. 11 + handoutsFinal Exams: May 3 rd – 7:30am – 9:30am____________________________________________________________________THE ABOVE SCHEDULE IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE!5