Building Materials offers you an insightful journey into the key factors shaping today’s booming construction industry. As urbanisation surges and sustainable practices As sustainability becomes paramount, understanding materials such as steel, concrete and timber is crucial. This online course offers a comprehensive exploration of these fundamental materials, emphasising their applications and the importance of sustainability in construction. You’ll gain valuable skills to make informed decisions about material selection, which is crucial to meeting the growing demand for eco-friendly and efficient building practices. Seize the opportunity to enhance your expertise in this dynamic field and position yourself as a leader in the evolving construction sector. Join us to expand your knowledge and make a tangible impact on the future of building.
Building materials
Civil Engineering and Structures
40 hours
Introduction
Objectives
- To understand the properties and uses of steel in construction projects.
- To identify the types and uses of concrete in construction.
- To explore the characteristics and uses of timber in construction.
- To assess sustainable materials and their impact on the construction industry.
- To analyse the choice of materials based on construction requirements and sustainability.
- To compare steel, concrete and timber for various construction purposes.
- To apply knowledge of materials to design environmentally friendly construction solutions.
Table of Contents
UNIT 1. STEEL IN CONSTRUCTION
Introduction: Manufacture and types
Steel for concrete
Types of structural steel
Galvanised steel
Aluminium
UNIT 2. CONCRETE IN CONSTRUCTION
Types of concrete. Special types
Mechanical properties of concrete
Dimensioning shallow foundations
Dimensioning short corbels
Cracking in reinforced concrete
UNIT 3. TIMBER
Timber: Properties and construction products
Calculation of plug joints in timber (I): Nails
Calculation of plug joints in timber (II): Staples, bolts, pins and lag screws
Calculation of woodworking joints: Splices and screwless joints
Dimensioning timber in fire scenarios
UNIT 4. OTHER MATERIALS AND SUSTAINABILITY
Masonry work: Bricks and blocks. Types
Basis for calculating a masonry wall
Glass. Types and dimensions
Synthetic polymers. Types and applications
Structural reinforcement using fibre-based materials
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