Introduction to Construction Materials and Calorimetry
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4 up to 5 Hours
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
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STUDY FORMAT
Distance Learning
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Introduction
Improve your knowledge of construction materials and calorimetry - or heat exchange in a reaction - in this free course. This course will teach you about characterization techniques and how to investigate material failures in construction. The other part of this course is about calorimetry, which is the process of measuring the amount of heat released or absorbed during a chemical reaction. By knowing the change in heat, it can be determined whether or not a reaction is exothermic (releases heat) or endothermic (absorbs heat).
This Free Online Course Includes:
- 4-5 Hours of Learning
- CPD Accreditation
- Final Assessment
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Curriculum
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 calorimetry. Diversify your career by upskilling and learning more about specialised information in the construction industry.
- Module 1: Structure of Construction Materials
- Module 2: Calorimetry
- Module 3: Course Assessment
Program Outcome
What You Will Learn In This Free Course
- 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 about ut construction materials
- List the different types of calorimeters used in construction
- Identify the various applications of calorimetry in construction
- Describe how the heat of hydration is determined
- Explain the influence of temperature on hydration in calorimetry
Knowledge & Skills You Will Learn
- Engineering
- Construction
- Construction Management
- Concrete
- Structural Engineering
- STEM