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Building Materials

Industry-Specific
Digital Skills

Engineering, Construction, and Infrastructure

Duration

40 hours

PRESENTATION

The Construction Materials Course immerses you in the fascinating world of the materials that shape our modern infrastructure. In a constantly growing industry, where innovation and sustainability are key, understanding different materials such as steel, concrete, and wood is essential to standing out in the construction field. This This course is designed to provide you with a comprehensive understanding of the properties, applications, and advantages of these materials, as well as to explore sustainable options that are revolutionizing the industry. You'll learn how to choose the right materials for each project, optimizing resources and ensuring the durability and efficiency of the structures. Taking advantage of this opportunity to pursue training in this field will position you in a job market with high demand for skilled professionals, allowing you to make a significant contribution to urban and rural development.

Objectives

– Understand the properties and uses of steel in modern buildings.

– Identify the types of concrete and their applications in construction.

– Analyze the advantages of using wood in sustainable structures.

– Evaluate the sustainability of different building materials.

– Apply material selection criteria based on their environmental impact.

– Describe innovations in the use of materials in construction projects.

– Incorporate sustainability concepts into infrastructure design.

Syllabus

TEACHING UNIT 1. STEEL IN CONSTRUCTION Introduction: Manufacturing and Types Steel for Concrete Types of Structural Steel Galvanized Steel Aluminum TEACHING UNIT 2. CONCRETE IN CONSTRUCTION Types of Concrete. Special Concrete Mixes Mechanical Properties of Concrete Design of Shallow Foundations Design of Short Cantilevers Cracking in Reinforced Concrete TEACHING UNIT 3. WOOD IN CONSTRUCTION Wood: Properties and Products for Construction Design of Pin-Type Wood Joints (I): Nails Design of Pin-Type Wood Joints (II): Staples, Bolts, Pins, and Lag Screws Calculation of joinery connections: joints and screwless connections Design of wood in fire conditions TEACHING UNIT 4. OTHER MATERIALS AND SUSTAINABILITY Masonry. Blocks and bricks. Types Basis for Calculating a Masonry Wall Glass. Types. Sizing Synthetic Polymers. Types. Applications Reinforcement of Structural Elements with Fiber-Reinforced Materials
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