Course description
Upskilling is a huge part of staying relevant in the building industry and having in-depth knowledge of different construction materials and how to use the process of calorimetry efficiently will help to keep you in work. This course begins by teaching you about asphalt and concrete, including their durability and structure. The characteristics of each material will be valued and you will learn how to take each of these into account for different projects. Without knowing the pros and cons of a material, you cannot predict how it will behave in different projects.
Calorimetry is a major topic in this course and you will be taught about the processes involved in the heat treatment of materials such as steel. Along with asphalt and concrete, you will study the microstructure of steel. You will also focus on different aspects of calorimetry including the various types of calorimeters, the applications of calorimetry and various calorimetric measurements.
Heat of hydration is a topic discussed in detail and relates specifically back to construction materials and calorimetry. By the end of the course, you will be able to explain the influence of temperature on hydration in relation to calorimetry. Diversify your career by upskilling and learning more about specialised information in the construction industry.
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Training content
Structure of Construction Materials
Description: This module explores the need for characterization of construction materials, characterization techniques and investigations into materials failure. You will learn about the structure of concrete, the durability problems in concrete and bituminous materials. You will also learn about asphalts, how asphalt concrete is characterized and then the microstructure of steel.
- Learning Outcomes
- Characterization of Construction Materials
- Need for Characterization and Characterization Techniques
- Concrete Composition and Properties
- Characteristics of Concrete
- Characteristics of Asphalt
- Steel Composition in Construction
- Lesson Summary
Calorimetry
Description: This module explores the meaning of calorimetry, the various types of calorimeters, the applications of calorimetry and the various calorimetric measurements. You will learn about sample preparations of cement, the heat of hydration as it relates to calorimetry and the influence of temperature on hydration. Also, you will learn about the comparison of different calorimetric methods.
- Learning Outcomes
- Introduction and Evolution of Calorimetry
- Types of Calorimeters
- Sample Preparation and Heat of Hydration
- The Calorimetric Signal and Its Application
- Application of Calorimetry
- Lesson Summary
Course assessment
- Assessment: Introduction to Construction Materials and Calorimetry - Course Assessment
Certification / Credits
Having completed this course, you will be able to:
- Explain the need for characterization of construction materials
- Explain the processes involved in the heat treatment of steel
- Describe the microstructure of steel as it relates to construction materials
- Identify the issues that affect asphalt modelling
- List the various types of asphalts in construction materials
- Define calorimetry in relation to construction materials
- List the different types of calorimeters used in construction
- Identify the various applications of calorimetry in construction
- Describe how heat of hydration is determined
- Explain the influence of temperature on hydration in relation to calorimetry
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