Construction Materials for Civil Engineering Course
This course equips civil engineers with expertise in selecting construction materials like concrete and steel for structural elements. Using ASCE 7, ACI, and AISC standards, you'll balance cost, durability, fire safety, and constructability to create efficient, secure designs for floors, roofs, beams, columns, and lateral systems in real-world projects.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
Gain hands-on skills to choose and evaluate concrete, steel, and composite materials for floors, roofs, beams, columns, and lateral frames. Master essential properties, loads from ASCE 7, ACI, AISC codes, wind and fire standards, plus trade-offs in durability, cost, schedule, and buildability for smarter, safer building choices.
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Develop skills
- Structural load evaluation: Quickly size components with ASCE 7 and code essentials.
- Concrete and steel choices: Select grades, spans, and sections for rapid designs.
- Floor and roof selections: Compare slabs, decks, and trusses for various uses.
- Lateral system planning: Choose frames, shear walls, and diaphragms for wind resistance.
- Cost, durability, fire reviews: Weigh long-term costs, timelines, and safety measures.
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