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 building designs that meet real-world demands.

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 durability, cost, schedule, and buildability factors for smarter, safer, cost-saving choices in construction.
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Develop skills
- Assess structural loads quickly with ASCE 7 and basic codes.
- Select concrete and steel grades, spans, and sections for designs.
- Compare floor and roof options like slabs, decks, and trusses.
- Choose lateral systems including frames, shear walls, and diaphragms.
- Evaluate cost, durability, and fire performance for long-term balance.
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