Construction Materials for Civil Engineering Course
This course equips civil engineers with expertise in choosing construction materials like concrete and steel for structural elements. Using ASCE 7, ACI, and AISC standards, you'll evaluate loads, select systems for floors, roofs, and lateral stability, and balance cost, durability, fire safety, and buildability for optimal, safe designs.

4 to 360h flexible workload
certificate valid in your country
What will I learn?
Gain practical skills to select and compare concrete, steel, and composite materials for floors, roofs, beams, columns, and lateral frames. Master material properties, ASCE 7 loads, ACI and AISC codes, wind and fire standards, plus durability, cost, schedule, and constructability factors for smarter building choices.
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Develop skills
- Assess structural loads quickly with ASCE 7 and code fundamentals.
- Select concrete and steel grades, spans, and sections efficiently.
- Compare floor and roof options like slabs, decks, and trusses.
- Choose lateral systems including frames, shear walls, and diaphragms.
- Evaluate cost, durability, fire resistance, and lifecycle performance.
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