American Academy of English Bituminous Materials Paper firstly I want title and objective 1-Evaluate the relative performance of different materials and,

American Academy of English Bituminous Materials Paper firstly I want title and objective

1-Evaluate the relative performance of different materials and, in particular, their relative durability.

2. Calculate their properties and discuss the suitability of a wide range of materials for use in construction.

All requirements in the file attached

see the requirements carefully please Materials 2 (CIVL 0010.1) – Spring – 2020 – Assignment 2(CW project) – Session A&B– QP
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Spring 2020 – INDIVIDUAL ASSIGNMENT
Module Code: CIVL 0010.1
Module Name: Materials 2
Level: 2
Max. Marks: 100
Instructions to Student
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Deadline of submission: 28/06/2020 23:59
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The marks received on the assignment will be scaled down to the actual weightage
of the assignment which is 50 marks
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Formative feedback on the complete assignment draft will be provided if the draft is
submitted at least 10 days before the final submission date.
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Feedback after final evaluation will be provided by 12/07/2020
Module Learning Outcomes
On completion of the module, students should be able to:
1. Evaluate the relative performance of different materials and, in particular, their
relative durability.
2. Calculate their properties and discuss the suitability of a wide range of materials for use
in construction.
Assignment Objective
In this assignment, the student will develop and consolidate the understanding of
the behavior of materials used in construction. The materials will be studied in
terms of their properties and durability in a range of applications and environments.
On successful completion of the assignment 2, the student will be able to assess the
suitability of a wide range of materials for uses in construction based on a sound
knowledge of their properties and characteristics.
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Assignment Task
General suggestions
(100 Mark)
The following general ideas of project selection are suggested to help (Guide) the student to
select the topic (topic is must be more specific): (student is encouraged to focus on the
sustainability in the selected project). Perform an online review/literature review on one of
ideas shown in below:
1. Use of different advanced construction materials in building construction (calculate, analyze
and discuss in detail about any innovative material used in construction (to be used in Oman)
including its Engineering properties specifically durability based on experimental data available
in literature and discuss their suitability of use)
1. Special study of wood as construction material (or)
2. Low cost materials in concrete construction (or)
3. Study the sustainability in construction by using waste materials (or)
4. Bituminous materials as civil engineering construction material (or)
5. Study on one of innovative metals used in construction.
6. Study on Masonry materials used in construction.
OR
2. Investigate the performance of different traditional construction materials in Oman and
problem statement through engineering properties calculations specifically durability
(physical, chemical and Mechanical properties) of materials based on experimental data
available in literature and discuss their suitability of use.
A literature report should be dealing with the results from primary literatures to produce a
coherent argument about a topic or focused description of a field.
Note: the student has to take consent of teacher on the selected topic.
Please keep in mind following facts while writing your report:
The report is often used to present, analyze and summarize data.
You will find in the following some basic instructions on how to prepare the coursework report.
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Sections of the Report
The Report should contain the following sections:
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Abstract
Introduction
Methodology
Result analysis
Discussion of results
Conclusions
References
1. Abstract (maximum 1/2 page)
The abstract must be brief, but it has to tell the reader
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Significance of the project (research problem).
What is/are objective/s of the work (e.g. study the influence of w/c ratio on the workability of
concrete) etc.
 Which type of work has been carried out?
 What are the results obtained (findings) (e.g. increasing the w/c ratio increase the slump of the
mix by 5%), preferably not more than 2 sentences.
 Main conclusions (e.g. increasing w/c improve workability of concrete.)
2. Introduction (maximum 2 page)
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3.
Depending on the project selected give brief history and theory on that topic.
Discuss general material classification, factors affecting the selection process.
Literature studies.
How the work has been done.
Objectives should be mentioned clearly.
Methodology (maximum 3 page)
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4.
Discuss the properties of the selected material (e.g. for concrete material) shown in literatures.
Explain how the material will effect in terms of performance.
What are the procedures to perform any test and aim of this test mentioned in literature?
Calculations of engineering properties
Procedures for mix design if any.
Applications of the materials
Plan for implementing this project report.
Results analysis (maximum 2 page)
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The results can be obtained from literatures and analysis (using graphs), so that the student can
take these results from literatures and put them in figures to be analyzed and discussed with
mentioning citation of these results.
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5. Result Discussion (maximum 2 pages)
Discuss the results/ data in detail with giving your justification about the behavior of materials
and they should be supported by previous studies.
6. Conclusions (maximum 1 page)
State briefly what are the major judgment or decision reached by you based on findings? No
references should be there.
7. References
Use CU Harvard referencing system as per our college rules. (At least 10 references)
8. Appendix
Any additional figures, tables, and photos should be included here.
Rules & Regulations:
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All resources should be cited using CU Harvard style.
The final assignment must have a Title page, Table of Contents, References/ bibliography using
CU Harvard Style and page numbers.
Title Page must have Assignment Name, Module name, Session, your name, ID, and the name of
the faculty.
Softcopy in word format is to be submitted through Turnitin link on Moodle.
Guidelines:
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Assignment must be computer typed.
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Font – Times New Roman
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Font – Style – Regular
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Font – Size – 12
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Heading should be with Font Size 14, Bold, Capital and Underline.
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Follow specified spacing. Generally use 1.5 x line spacing unless advised.
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Explain with suitable diagrams wherever required. Diagrams must be drawn using suitable
software or by pencil.
Each student has to do the assignment individually
You can refer books in eLibrary or use internet resource. But you should not cut and paste material
from internet nor provide photocopied material from books. The assignment answers should be
in your own words after understanding the matter from the above resources.
Data taken from literatures must be compared, figured and cited and analyzed.
The size limit: Normally, contain your report in 4-10 pages of written text plus additional pages
for Figures (index).
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Follow specified spacing. Generally use 1.5 x line spacing unless advised.
Include your own field sketches or photographs. It is generally better to position figures within
the text rather than group them at the end of the report.
Give a sequential number to all figures (Fig. 1, Fig. 2, Fig. 3, etc.)
Add a brief, informative caption to the figures and should be below the figure and title of tables
should be above the table.
Important Policies to be followed
1. Student Academic Integrity Policy*:
MEC upholds the spirit of academic integrity in all forms of academic work and any form of violation
of academic integrity shall invite severe penalty. Any benefit obtained by indulging in the act of
violation of academic integrity shall be cancelled.
All cases of violation of academic integrity on the part of the student shall fall under any of the below
mentioned categories:
1.
Plagiarism
2.
Malpractice
3.
Ghost Writing
4.
Collusion
5.
Other cases
If the student fails a module and has a proven case of academic integrity violation in this module, the
student is required to re-register the module. This is applicable to first and second offenders of
plagiarism.
1. Plagiarism
A. First offence of plagiarism
I.
If a student is caught first time in an act of plagiarism during his/her course of study in
any assignment other than project work, the student will be allowed to re-submit the
assignment once, within a maximum period of one week. However, a penalty of
deduction of 25% of the marks obtained for the resubmitted work will be imposed.
II.
Period of re-submission: The student will have to re-submit the work one week from the
date he or she is advised to re-submit.
III.
If the re-submitted work is also found to be plagiarized, then that assessment will be
awarded a zero mark. Re-submission of the work beyond the maximum period of one
week will not be accepted and the assessment will be awarded a zero mark.
B. Second offence of plagiarism
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If any student is caught second time in an act of plagiarism during his/her course of study (in a
subsequent semester), the student will directly be awarded zero for the work in which plagiarism
is detected. In such cases, the student will not be allowed to resubmit the work. A warning of
suspension shall be issued, and student has to sign an undertaking and undergo counselling
session in such cases.
2. Malpractice/Ghostwriting/Collusion
A. First offence of Malpractice/Ghostwriting/Collusion
If a student is caught in an act of Malpractice/Ghostwriting/Collusion for an assessment
component irrespective of coursework or end semester, the student shall fail the module
and shall be required to re-register the module
B. Second Offence of Malpractice/Ghostwriting/Collusion
If a student is caught a second time in an act of Malpractice/Ghostwriting/Collusion for
an assessment component irrespective of coursework or end semester, the student
shall fail the module. A warning of suspension shall be issued, and student has to sign
an undertaking and undergo counselling session in such cases.
3. Third Offence of Academic Integrity Violation
If a student is caught a third time in an act of Academic Integrity Violation for an assessment
component irrespective of coursework or end semester (in a subsequent semester), the student
shall fail the module and also shall be suspended for one semester from the College, as
recommended by institutional level academic committee, Chaired by the Associate Dean, Academic
Affairs.
4. Fourth Offence of Academic Integrity Violation:
If a student is caught a fourth time in an act of Academic Integrity Violation for an assessment
component irrespective of coursework or end semester (in a subsequent semester), the student shall
fail the module and also shall be expelled from the College, as recommended by institutional level
academic committee, Chaired by the Associate Dean, Academic Affairs.
5. Other cases
If a student commits an act of academic integrity violation as per the definition of “other cases”
mentioned in the previous section or of a different nature, student’s case shall be forwarded to an
institutional level academic committee, Chaired by the Associate Dean, Academic Affairs. The
committee shall investigate the case by means of a viva and/or a disciplinary hearing and shall take
appropriate decision. The penalty that can be granted to a proven case of academic integrity violation
which falls in this category of “other cases” can be a warning/component zero/ module
fail/suspension/expulsion depending on the nature and gravity of the offence.
6. Types/Variations of Cases:
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I.
II.
III.
IV.
If plagiarism is detected in any component of one assessment, the deduction in marks will be
applicable for the whole assessment, even if only the component or part submission alone needs
to be resubmitted.
If plagiarism is detected in a group assessment, all students of the group will be considered as
having committed an act of plagiarism and the policy will then be applied to all students
If plagiarism is detected in any component of a group assessment, the deduction in marks will be
applicable for the whole assessment even if only the component or part submission alone needs
to be resubmitted.
All students of the group would be considered as having committed an act of plagiarism and the
policy will then be applied to all the students of the group.
If the assessment consists of components or part submissions that could be a group assessment
component (e.g. group assignment) and an individual assessment component (e.g. individual
reflection), the following will be applicable:
a.
If plagiarism is detected in the group assessment component, all students of the group
will be considered as having committed an act of plagiarism, The policy will then be
applied to all students of the group. Group assessment component will be resubmitted
as per the policy.
b.
If plagiarism is detected in the individual assessment component, the individual
assessment component will be resubmitted and the policy will then be applied to that
student alone.
c.
For both (a) and/or (b), the deduction in marks will be applicable for the whole
assessment.
* for further details Refer to MEC Student Academic Integrity Policy in Student Handbook.
2. Late Submission Regulations:
It is the students’ responsibility to check all relevant timelines related to assessments.
As per the Assessment Policy at MEC, late submissions are allowed for one week (5 working days)
for all UG modules with a penalty. In such cases, a deduction of 5% of the marks obtained for the
submitted work shall be imposed for each working day following the last date of submission
till the date of actual submission. Assessment documents submitted beyond a period of one
week (5 working days) after the last date of submission will not be accepted and will be awarded
a zero for that assessment. In cases where the submission has been delayed due to extenuating
circumstances, the student may be permitted to submit the work without imposing the late
submission policy stated above. The extended period of submission will be one week from the
original last date of submission. In such cases, the student is expected to submit the supporting
certificates on or before the original last date of submission of the assessment and the decision
of extension rests with faculty responsible for the assessment .The late submission policy shall be
applied if the student fails to submit the work within one week of the original last date of
submission.
Students may contact their teachers for clarification on specific details of the submission time if
required.
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3. Research Ethics and Biosafety Policy
To protect and respect the rights, dignity, health, safety, and privacy of research subjects involved
including the welfare of animals and the integrity of environment, all student projects are
expected to be undertaken as per the MEC Research Ethics and Biosafety Policy. Accordingly the
following shall apply.
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Research and other enterprise activities shall be conducted by maintaining the high ethical
standards consistent with national and international standards and conventions.
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Any research at MEC that is categorized as high-risk research shall be subject to review and
approval by the Research Ethics and Biosafety Committee.
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Research activities involving collection of human or animal tissues and manipulation of microbial,
animal or plant cells shall be subject to review and approval by the Research Ethics and Biosafety
Committee.
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Participants involved in research must be informed about the purpose of research and intended
uses of research findings. Written consent must be obtained from people involved prior to the
commencement of research.
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Data obtained from participants must be treated with high confidence and should be used only
for the intended purpose of research.
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Assessment Evaluation Criteria
Classification
And % Range
Outstanding
Excellent
Very Good Quality
Good (Acceptable)
Adequate/ Satisfactory
Weak /Poor
(all learning outcomes not
adequately met)
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Reflection and critical
analysis.
Highly
competent
analytical
skills
and
reflective
practice,
demonstrating
personal
learning
and
growth,
insight
into
required
professional values and
principles and professional
development planning.
Strong analytical skills and
reflective practice used,
demonstrating
personal
learning
and
growth,
insight
into
required
professional
values,
principles
and
competencies
and
professional development
planning.
Good use of analytical skills
and reflective practice
demonstrating
personal
learning
and
growth,
insight
into
required
professional
values,
principles
and
competencies
and
professional development
planning.
Acceptable use of analytical
skills and reflective practice
demonstrating
personal
learning
and
growth,
insight
into
required
professional
values,
principles
and
competencies
and
professional development
planning.
Adequate use of analytical
skills and reflective practice
demonstrating
personal
learning
and
growth,
insight
into
required
professional
values,
principles
and
competencies
and
professional development
planning.
Little use of analytical skills
and reflective practice
demonstrating
personal
learning
and
growth,
insight
into
required
competencies
and/or
professional development
planning.
Professional
values and principles not
reflected in the submission.
and/or
Insufficient/no use of
analytical
skills
and
reflective
practice
demonstrating
personal
learning
and
growth,
insight
into
required
competencies
and
professional development
planning
Knowledge and
Understanding/
Application of Theory
Extensive knowledge and
depth of understanding of
principles and concepts
and /or outstanding
application of theory in
practice.
Evidence of Reading
Referencing and
Bibliography
Presentation, Grammar
and Spelling
Evidence of reading an
extensive range of
educational
literature/research and
where applicable
workplace strategies,
policies and procedures.
Accurate referencing and
bibliography correctly
using appropriate
referencing style
Excellent presentation,
logically structured, using
correct grammar and
spelling, excellent crossreferencing and links to
supporting evidence
Excellent knowledge and
understanding of principles
and concepts and /or
excellent knowledge and
understanding
of
the
application of theory in
practice
Evidence of reading a wide
range
of
educational
literature/research
and
where
applicable,
workplace
strategies,
policies and procedures.
Appropriate
referencing
and bibliography correctly
using
appropriate
referencing style
Good
presentation,
competently
structured,
using correct grammar and
spelling, clear and easy to
use links to supporting
evidence
Good knowledge or key
principles and concepts
and/or good knowledge of
the application of theory in
practice
Evidence of reading a good
range
of
educational
literature/research
and
where applica…
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