Construction materials

Name: Construction materials
Brand: Educa PHAROS
SKU: AFO028MZ1
Availability: InStock

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 urbanization surges and sustainable practices As sustainability becomes paramount, understanding materials such as steel, concrete, and lumber is crucial. This online course offers a comprehensive exploration of these fundamental materials, emphasizing their applications and the importance of sustainability in construction. You’ll gain valuable skills to make informed decisions about material selection, which is crucial for meeting the growing demand for eco-friendly and efficient building practices. Seize the opportunity to advance your expertise in this dynamic field and position yourself as a leader in the evolving construction industry. Join us to expand 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 uses of concrete in construction.

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

– To evaluate sustainable materials and their impact on construction.

– To analyze 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: Manufacturing 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 Design of shallow foundations Design of 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 joints Dimensioning lumber in fire scenarios UNIT 4. OTHER MATERIALS AND SUSTAINABILITY Masonry work: Bricks and blocks. Types Basis for the calculation of a masonry wall Glass. Types and sizing Synthetic polymers. Types and applications Structural reinforcement with fiber-based materials

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Are the Educa PHAROS courses eligible for credit?

Many courses can be credited toward the master's programs at Structuralia.

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Educa PHAROS is a next-generation training model that places a company’s human capital at the forefront. Through a platform that adapts to each company’s corporate identity and offers a total of more than 900 courses, it provides tailored training for each organization. The unlimited flat-rate plan provides each company with the number of courses that best suits its needs, as well as the ability to determine which employees will have access.