The course ‘Industrialised Concrete Construction – Life Cycles’ immerses you in the dynamic world of sustainable construction, a sector that is booming thanks to the growing demand for efficient and environmentally friendly solutions. On this course, you will discover how the sustainability and resource efficiency are essential for the future of concrete, as you’ll learn how to carry out a Life Cycle Assessment that optimises the use of materials. You’ll also gain an in-depth understanding of sustainability certification schemes, which are essential for any professional wishing to excel in today’s industry. Integration with Smart Cities is another key pillar of the course, opening up a range of opportunities in the design of smart infrastructure. Join this online course and acquire the skills needed to lead innovative and sustainable projects in industrialised construction.
Industrialised concrete construction – Life cycles
Civil Engineering and Structures
100 h
Introduction
Objectives
- Understand the durability from the concrete and his impact in terms of resource efficiency.
- Analyse the cycle from life from the concrete in projects industrialised construction.
- Evaluate systems certification for the sustainability concrete works.
- Identify methods for integrate the concrete in the development of Smart Cities.
- Apply concepts from sustainability in industrialised concrete construction.
- Developing strategies from efficiency from resources in construction projects.
- Explain the importance from the life cycle analysis in constructive decisions.
Table of Contents
TEACHING UNIT 1. SUSTAINABILITY AND RESOURCE EFFICIENCY
The precast concrete industry within the context of sustainable construction
Resource efficiency
Use of waste from other activities
Carbonation
Energy efficiency
Degradation of pollutants
Other sustainable developments using precast concrete elements
TEACHING UNIT 2. LIFE CYCLE ANALYSIS
Product lifecycle perspective
Stages of a life-cycle assessment
Environmental declarations for precast concrete products: the case of Spain
Environmental declarations for precast concrete products: the case of the United States and Canada
Appendix A. List of environmental indicators
TEACHING UNIT 3. CERTIFICATION SYSTEMS FOR THE SUSTAINABILITY OF CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS
Environmental dimension
Social and economic dimensions
TEACHING UNIT 4. INTEGRATION WITHIN SMART CITIES
The concept of the Smart City
Current status
The contribution of precast concrete solutions