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.

flexible workload from 4 to 360h
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
- Assess structural loads quickly with ASCE 7 and basic codes.
- Select concrete and steel grades, spans, and sections efficiently.
- Compare floor and roof options like slabs, decks, and trusses.
- Choose lateral systems including frames, shear walls, and diaphragms.
- Evaluate costs, durability, fire resistance, and lifecycle factors.
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