The topic is open for discussion

Omar Elsamna

Research ProposalTopic:

The use of Concrete Structures vs The use of Steel Structures

Experimental Data:

Going to compare the reasons behind the use o each structure comparing strength, cost and all other factors.

Experimental Process and calculations:

Will test loads and other factors as I preform m research. References: Don’t have them yet but will provide with all the research.

CE 431 Construction Material Laboratory

Student Research PaperLaboratory Report

Purpose:​Toresearchatopicrelatedtoconstructionmaterialstesting.Thestudentsshoulddevelopareportusingthelaboratoryreportformatasaguideline,inconjunctionwiththemodifiedsectionsbelow.Thebodyofthereportshouldbe5-8pagesandupto10-15pagesincludingthecoverpage,tableofcontents,bibliography,appendixect.Thereportwillbedueonthelastdayofclassalongwithastudentpresentation(viawebex).Thereportshouldincludetheoreticaldesigncalculations,andadiscussionofhowthematerial(s)wouldbetestedandinspectedduringthedesign,fabrication,orconstructionprocess.Inadditiontothereport,studentswillbegivinga5minutepresentationabouttheirresearchtopictotheclass.Thestudentswillsharetheircomputerscreenviawebexfortheirpresentation.Additionally,studentswillsubmitaone-pageproposal,oneweekfromnow,discussing their research.

Potential Topics (​but not limited to​):

●Comparison of the application and strength characteristics of mortar, grout, andconcrete●Porous concrete●Porous asphalt

●Bolted connections

●Concrete anchors

●Nailed VS screw wood connection

●Cold joints in Concrete

●High strength concrete using admixture

●Underwater welding

●Protective galvanizing VS asphalt coatings of steel for foundation construction

●Sulfate concrete resistance for corrosion

●Compression and expansion of caulked jointsProposal:

●Topic/objective

●Experimental data

●Experimental process and calculations

●References

Report: ​Sections that must be included as modified by the standard lab format

●Cover Page

●Table of Contents

●Section 1 Executive Summary

●Section 2 IntroductionoSection 2.1 Purpose of the Topic Being ResearchedoSection 2.2 Background Research of the Topic. What is its application? Whydo we design for it?

●Section 3: Sample Design Calculations (make sure to reference all sources where youare deriving the equations from)

●Section 4: Field/Lab Testing (what tests can be performed during construction toconfirm the design?) – Discuss applicable ASTMs, provide research of successfultesting (if possible).

●Section 5: Assume the Field testing has to be performed in NYC. Who is allowed toperform the special inspection? Why? What certifications are needed, if any?

●https://www1.nyc.gov/site/buildings/business/special-inspections.page

●Bibliography

●AppendicesPresentation Requirements

●Time Limit: ​Minimum of 3 minutes, no more than 5

●Presentation: ​Must includeoPurpose of DesignoExample DesignoField Testing to confirm DesignoReferencesoQ/A section