Materials Knowledge Course
Master material selection for outdoor structures in this Materials Knowledge Course. Learn corrosion control, durability, fabrication, lifecycle costs, and sustainable options so you can design safer, longer-lasting engineering projects in harsh environments.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This short, practical Materials Knowledge Course gives you the essentials to choose and justify materials for outdoor structures in coastal conditions. Learn key mechanical, thermal, and durability properties, corrosion and maintenance planning, fabrication and connection design, sustainability and lifecycle impacts, plus codes, load analysis, and clear reporting for confident, cost-effective material decisions.
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Develop skills
- Materials performance: evaluate strength, stiffness, and durability for bridges.
- Corrosion control: assess coastal risks and plan fast, effective maintenance.
- Fabrication decisions: choose welds, bolts, and coatings for buildable designs.
- Sustainable choices: compare embodied carbon and recyclability across materials.
- Technical reporting: justify material selection with clear, data-driven summaries.
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