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Blake Whitman

Assistant Professor | Biosystems Engineering and Soil Science
Overview

As an Assistant Professor in the Construction Science and Management Program housed in the Department of Biosystems Engineering and Soil, I teach courses including statics, construction safety, construction materials, and construction field operations. I’m also research active in the areas of pre- and post-construction stormwater management with externally funded projects from state DOTs, USDA, NCHRP, and NASA.

Research Focus

Resilient Stormwater Management Design| Erosion & Sediment Control Technologies | UAV Applications in Construction | Construction Safety & Health Management

Teaching Focus

Statics in Construction | Construction Safety | Pre-Construction Planning & Field Operations | Sustainable Construction | Construction Materials | Construction Stormwater Management

Outreach Focus

Erosion & Sediment Control Installer Training | Erosion & Sediment Control Inspector Training

Courses
Below are courses taught during the current or past three academic years. Consult Timetable for the most current listing of courses and instructor(s).
CSM 215 - Statics for Construction
3 credit hour(s)

Includes review of vector operations, Free Body Diagrams, forces and moments (torque) in static equilibrium, two-dimensional linkages, friction, center of mass, and other concepts relevant to construction. Emphasis on unit conversion and computation using calculators and spreadsheets.

(RE) Prerequisite(s) : CSM 125 or CSM 211; Letter grade of C or better in PHYS 221* or EF 151*

Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring
CSM 270 - Behavior of Construction Materials
4 credit hour(s)

Study of materials used in highway and building construction. This study will include materials associated with soils, concrete (reinforced and unreinforced), asphalt, steel, and timber. Lecture and lab will include the introduction of the physical properties with related industry standards.

(RE) Prerequisite(s) : CSM 125 or CSM 211; MATH 132* or MATH 141* or MATH 151*; CHEM 102* and CHEM 103*, or CHEM 122 and CHEM 123, or CHEM 128*

Other Instructors: Sain, Daniel

Semesters Offered: Fall
CSM 345 - Construction Safety
3 credit hour(s)

Construction site safety including safety compliance, reporting, standards, protection of the general public, and codes. Introduction to conducting on-site worker safety awareness emphasizing hazard recognition, avoidance, health hazards, and accident prevention.

(RE) Prerequisite(s) : CSM 215

Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring
CSM 430 - Construction Field Operations and Sustainability
3 credit hour(s)

Introduction to construction field operations and project organization. Integrates project management with field supervision, emphasizing the requirements normally associated with on-site commercial construction activities. Special attention will be given in areas of stakeholders, recordkeeping, mobilization, closeout, equipment, communication, and safety compliance. Additional considerations for energy efficiency and environmentally sustainable buildings, development practices, and the construction process.

(RE) Prerequisite(s) : CSM 335.

Other Instructors: Sain, Daniel

Semesters Offered: Fall, Summer
CSM 446 - Pre-Construction Planning and Field Operations
3 credit hour(s)

Applications of materials, methods, and equipment within the construction environment to facilitate field operations, including pre-construction planning and field operations during construction.  Focuses on decision-making processes for construction sites challenges and common strategies to maintain project progression. Includes case study analysis of methods of sequencing, scheduling, site organization, site safety, and site logistics.

(RE) Prerequisite(s) : CSM 335 with a grade of C

Semesters Offered: Spring
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865-974-7128

jwhitma4@tennessee.edu

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Curriculum Vitae
Biosystems Engineering and Soil Sciences Office Building
2506 E J Chapman Drive
Knoxville, TN 37996-4500
Education and Training
  • PhD, Civil Engineering, General, Auburn University, 2018
  • MS, Civil Engineering, General, Auburn University, 2014
  • BE, Civil Engineering, General, Auburn University, 2012
Lab Members
Emma Lorin O'Hagan
Web Presence
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Blake Whitman

Assistant Professor | Biosystems Engineering and Soil Science
Picture of Blake Whitman image

865-974-7128

jwhitma4@tennessee.edu

Google Scholar
Curriculum Vitae
Biosystems Engineering and Soil Sciences Office Building
2506 E J Chapman Drive
Knoxville, TN 37996-4500
Education and Training
  • PhD, Civil Engineering, General, Auburn University, 2018
  • MS, Civil Engineering, General, Auburn University, 2014
  • BE, Civil Engineering, General, Auburn University, 2012
Overview

As an Assistant Professor in the Construction Science and Management Program housed in the Department of Biosystems Engineering and Soil, I teach courses including statics, construction safety, construction materials, and construction field operations. I’m also research active in the areas of pre- and post-construction stormwater management with externally funded projects from state DOTs, USDA, NCHRP, and NASA.

Research Focus

Resilient Stormwater Management Design| Erosion & Sediment Control Technologies | UAV Applications in Construction | Construction Safety & Health Management

Teaching Focus

Statics in Construction | Construction Safety | Pre-Construction Planning & Field Operations | Sustainable Construction | Construction Materials | Construction Stormwater Management

Outreach Focus

Erosion & Sediment Control Installer Training | Erosion & Sediment Control Inspector Training

Courses
Below are courses taught during the current or past three academic years. Consult Timetable for the most current listing of courses and instructor(s).
CSM 215 - Statics for Construction
3 credit hour(s)

Includes review of vector operations, Free Body Diagrams, forces and moments (torque) in static equilibrium, two-dimensional linkages, friction, center of mass, and other concepts relevant to construction. Emphasis on unit conversion and computation using calculators and spreadsheets.

(RE) Prerequisite(s) : CSM 125 or CSM 211; Letter grade of C or better in PHYS 221* or EF 151*

Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring
CSM 270 - Behavior of Construction Materials
4 credit hour(s)

Study of materials used in highway and building construction. This study will include materials associated with soils, concrete (reinforced and unreinforced), asphalt, steel, and timber. Lecture and lab will include the introduction of the physical properties with related industry standards.

(RE) Prerequisite(s) : CSM 125 or CSM 211; MATH 132* or MATH 141* or MATH 151*; CHEM 102* and CHEM 103*, or CHEM 122 and CHEM 123, or CHEM 128*

Other Instructors: Sain, Daniel

Semesters Offered: Fall
CSM 345 - Construction Safety
3 credit hour(s)

Construction site safety including safety compliance, reporting, standards, protection of the general public, and codes. Introduction to conducting on-site worker safety awareness emphasizing hazard recognition, avoidance, health hazards, and accident prevention.

(RE) Prerequisite(s) : CSM 215

Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring
CSM 430 - Construction Field Operations and Sustainability
3 credit hour(s)

Introduction to construction field operations and project organization. Integrates project management with field supervision, emphasizing the requirements normally associated with on-site commercial construction activities. Special attention will be given in areas of stakeholders, recordkeeping, mobilization, closeout, equipment, communication, and safety compliance. Additional considerations for energy efficiency and environmentally sustainable buildings, development practices, and the construction process.

(RE) Prerequisite(s) : CSM 335.

Other Instructors: Sain, Daniel

Semesters Offered: Fall, Summer
CSM 446 - Pre-Construction Planning and Field Operations
3 credit hour(s)

Applications of materials, methods, and equipment within the construction environment to facilitate field operations, including pre-construction planning and field operations during construction.  Focuses on decision-making processes for construction sites challenges and common strategies to maintain project progression. Includes case study analysis of methods of sequencing, scheduling, site organization, site safety, and site logistics.

(RE) Prerequisite(s) : CSM 335 with a grade of C

Semesters Offered: Spring
Lab Members
Emma Lorin O'Hagan
Web Presence
Website