Construction Materials offers you an insightful journey into the core elements shaping today’s booming construction industry. As urbanisation spikes and sustainable practices become paramount, understanding materials like steel, concrete, and lumber is crucial. This online course provides 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, crucial in meeting the growing demand for eco-friendly and efficient building practices. Embrace the opportunity to elevate your expertise in this dynamic field and position yourself as a leader in the evolving construction landscape. Join us to enhance your knowledge and make a tangible impact on the future of building.
Building materials
The Construction Materials course is designed for professionals and graduates in the construction sector who seek to expand or update their knowledge on key materials like steel and concrete. Whether you're interested in learning more about sustainable practices or the use of lumber in construction, this course offers valuable insights without the need for advanced expertise.
40 hours
Civil Engineering and Structures
Course objectives
- To understand the properties and uses of steel in construction projects.
- To identify the types and applications of concrete in building.
- To explore the characteristics and uses of lumber in construction.
- To evaluate sustainable materials and their impact in construction.
- To analyse material selection based on construction needs and sustainability.
- To compare steel, concrete, and lumber for various construction purposes.
- To apply knowledge of materials to design eco-friendly construction solutions.
What does it prepare you for?
This course prepares you to expertly select and evaluate construction materials such as steel and concrete, enhancing your ability to make informed decisions in building projects. You'll gain insights into the properties and applications of lumber, and explore sustainable material alternatives, equipping you to integrate eco-friendly solutions into your projects. By the end, you'll confidently address complex material challenges in construction, ensuring durability and sustainability.
Teaching units
UNIT 1. STEEL IN CONSTRUCTION
Introduction: Manufacture and types
Steel for concrete
Types of structural steel
Galvanized steel
Aluminum
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. LUMBER
Lumber: Properties and construction products
Calculation of plug joints in wood (I): Nails
Calculation of plug joints in wood (II): Staples, bolts, pins and lag screws
Calculation of woodworking joints: Splices and screwless
Dimensioning lumber in fire scenarios
UNIT 4. OTHER MATERIALS AND SUSTAINABILITY
Masonry works: Bricks and blocks. Types
Basis for the calculation of a mansory wall
Glass. Types and dimensioning
Synthetic polymers. Types and applications
Structural reinforcement with fiber-made materials