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, reliable 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 practical skills to choose and evaluate 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, plus durability, cost, schedule, and buildability factors for smarter, safer building choices.
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Develop skills
- Structural load assessment: Quickly size members with ASCE 7 and code essentials.
- Concrete and steel selection: Choose grades, spans, and sections for rapid designs.
- Floor and roof system choice: Evaluate slabs, decks, and trusses for optimal use.
- Lateral system strategy: Pick frames, shear walls, and diaphragms for wind resistance.
- Cost, durability, and fire checks: Weigh lifecycle costs, timelines, and safety measures.
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