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Construction materials

Industry-Specific
Digital Skills

Engineering, Construction, and Infrastructure

Duration

40 hours

PRESENTATION

Construction Materials offers you an insightful journey into the core elements shaping today’s booming construction industry. As urbanisation spikes and sustainable practices become paramount, understanding materials like steel, concrete, and lumber is crucial. This online course provides a comprehensive exploration of these fundamental materials, emphasising their applications and the importance of sustainability in construction. You’ll gain valuable skills to make informed decisions about material selection, crucial in meeting the growing demand for eco-friendly and efficient building practices. Embrace the opportunity to elevate your expertise in this dynamic field and position yourself as a leader in the evolving construction landscape. Join us to enhance your knowledge and make a tangible impact on the future of building.

Objectives

– To understand the properties and uses of steel in construction projects.

– To identify the types and applications of concrete in building.

– To explore the characteristics and uses of lumber in construction.

– To evaluate sustainable materials and their impact in construction.

– To analyse material selection based on construction needs and sustainability.

– To compare steel, concrete, and lumber for various construction purposes.

– To apply knowledge of materials to design eco-friendly construction solutions.

Syllabus

UNIT 1. STEEL IN CONSTRUCTION Introduction: Manufacture and types Steel for concrete Types of structural steel Galvanized steel Aluminum UNIT 2. CONCRETE IN CONSTRUCTION Types of concrete. Special types Mechanical properties of concrete Dimensioning shallow foundations Dimensioning short corbels Cracking in reinforced concrete UNIT 3. LUMBER Lumber: Properties and construction products Calculation of plug joints in wood (I): Nails Calculation of plug joints in wood (II): Staples, bolts, pins and lag screws Calculation of woodworking joints: Splices and screwless Dimensioning lumber in fire scenarios UNIT 4. OTHER MATERIALS AND SUSTAINABILITY Masonry works: Bricks and blocks. Types Basis for the calculation of a mansory wall Glass. Types and dimensioning Synthetic polymers. Types and applications Structural reinforcement with fiber-made materials
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