Print this page Building Materials - Concrete
Course Outline
Building materials are an integral part of human civilization. Many naturally occurring substances, such as clay, wood and rocks, have been used to construct buildings, roads and bridges for thousands of years. Due to many technological breakthroughs, the last century saw unprecedented innovation and development in new building materials. Many of these materials were composites of natural and synthetic substances, while others represented new forms of materials. The first part of this series begins with an overview of various building materials used for construction, and then focuses on the history, properties and applications of concrete, one of the world's most widely used building materials. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials.
Learning Objective
At the conclusion of this course, the student will:
- Get acquainted with most building materials used for construction;
- Know the history of cement and concrete;
- Be familiar with the properties of concrete;
- Know the common applications of concrete; and
- Appreciate the importance of concrete in modern construction.
Intended Audience
This course is intended for engineers and construction professionals who want to learn about the applications and benefits of concrete.
Course Content
You are directed to the following weblinks to study for this course:
Building Materials (HTML page)
History and Properties of Concrete (PDF file)
Types of Concrete (HTML page)
Applications of Concrete (HTML page)
Course Summary
This course provides information about the history, properties and applications of concrete in addition to an overview of common building materials.
Related Links
Concrete Fundamentals
Concrete Knowledge Center
Once you finish studying the above course content you need to take a quiz to obtain the PDH credits.
DISCLAIMER: The materials contained in the online course are not intended as a representation or warranty on the part of PDH Center or any other person/organization named herein. The materials are for general information only. They are not a substitute for competent professional advice. Application of this information to a specific project should be reviewed by a registered architect and/or professional engineer/surveyor. Anyone making use of the information set forth herein does so at their own risk and assumes any and all resulting liability arising therefrom.
