Construction Materials for Civil Engineering Course
This course equips civil engineers with expertise in choosing construction materials like concrete and steel for structural elements. Utilising ASCE 7, ACI, and AISC standards, participants learn to balance cost, durability, fire safety, and buildability for efficient and secure project designs exceeding 50 characters.

flexible workload of 4 to 360h
valid certificate 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, loads from ASCE 7, ACI, AISC codes, wind and fire standards, durability, cost, schedule, and constructability to enable quick, safe, and economical building choices.
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Develop skills
- Structural load assessment: rapidly size members using ASCE 7 and code fundamentals.
- Concrete and steel selection: choose grades, spans, and sections for fast designs.
- Floor and roof system choice: compare slabs, decks, and trusses effectively.
- Lateral system strategy: pick frames, shear walls, and diaphragms for wind resistance.
- Cost, durability, and fire checks: optimise lifecycle, schedule, and safety aspects.
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