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, secure designs for floors, roofs, beams, columns, and lateral systems in real-world projects.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
certificate valid 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 essential material properties, loads from ASCE 7, ACI, and AISC codes, plus wind, fire, durability, cost, schedule, and buildability factors for smarter, safer, cost-effective building choices.
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Develop skills
- Assess structural loads quickly with ASCE 7 and code essentials to size members.
- Select concrete and steel grades, spans, and sections for rapid design concepts.
- Compare floor and roof options like slabs, decks, and trusses for optimal choices.
- Choose lateral systems including wind frames, shear walls, and diaphragms.
- Evaluate cost, durability, and fire performance for lifecycle and schedule balance.
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