In this 12-week Postgraduate certificate, you will learn in depth the practical skills necessary for the maintenance of Concrete structures" 

The construction sector is a key sector in the world economy, accounting for approximately 13% of global GDP and employing around 7% of the world's workforce. The importance of this sector lies in the need for resistant and durable structures that guarantee the safety of people and the stability of infrastructures.

That is why TECH has created a program that allows students to acquire skills and knowledge in the execution and maintenance of reinforced concrete and steel structures. Throughout the syllabus, students will learn about ultimate and serviceability limit states and structural analysis models, which are fundamental elements to guarantee the quality and safety of built structures.

Knowledge of the design and construction of strong and durable structures is essential for the construction industry. In this sense, the program offered by TECH provides students with the opportunity to acquire technical and theoretical skills in the execution and maintenance of reinforced concrete and steel structures Students will also become familiar with the ultimate and serviceability limit states and structural analysis models to ensure the safety and durability of structures.

A unique academic opportunity offered in a 100% online format, allowing students to learn in a flexible way and adapt the pace of study to their needs. In addition, uses the most effective methodology, TECH Relearning. 

You will be able to execute concreting following general criteria and pre and post-concreting processes"

This Postgraduate certificate in Concrete and Structural Steel contains the most complete and up-to-date program on the market. The most important features include:

• The development of case studies presented by experts in Civil Engineering
• The graphic, schematic, and practical contents with which they are created, provide practical information on the disciplines that are essential for professional practice
• Practical exercises where self-assessment can be used to improve learning
• Its special emphasis on innovative methodologies
• Theoretical lessons, questions to the expert, debate forums on controversial topics, and individual reflection assignments
• Content that is accessible from any fixed or portable device with an Internet connection

Delve into the limit state of transverse deformations in thin panels in this 300-hour program"

The program’s teaching staff includes professionals from the sector who contribute their work experience to this educational program, as well as renowned specialists from leading societies and prestigious universities.

Its multimedia content, developed with the latest educational technology, will provide the professional with situated and contextual learning, i.e., a simulated environment that will provide an immersive education programmed to learn in real situations.

The design of this program focuses on Problem-Based Learning, by means of which the professional must try to solve the different professional practice situations that are presented throughout the academic course. For this purpose, the student will be assisted by an innovative interactive video system created by renowned experts.

Access a syllabus rich in content, where you will find a large number of real-life examples and practical analysis that contextualizes the topics covered"

Get up to date on the identification of the factors of aggressiveness on concrete"

This syllabus not only presents a wealth of detailed videos and interactive summaries but also includes a wide variety of additional texts for each topic covered. In this way, the engineer will have the possibility to delve into those aspects that most interest them and accumulate a wide and detailed bibliography on the most recent advances in the field of Concrete and Structural Steel. All this can be accessed 24 hours a day from any device with an Internet connection, which provides great convenience in the process of learning and professional updating.

You will be able to download all the content and access a reference guide in your field, with a special emphasis on the most advanced analytical methodology"

Module 1. Structural Steel

1.1. Introduction to Structural Steel Design

1.1.1.  Advantages of Steel as a Structural Material
1.1.2. Disadvantages of Steel as a Structural Material
1.1.3. First Uses of Iron and Steel
1.1.4. Steel Profiles
1.1.5. Stress-Strain Relationship of Structural Steel
1.1.6. Modern Structural Steels
1.1.7. Use of High-Strength Steels

1.2. General Principles for the Project and Construction of Steel Structures

1.2.1. General Principles for the Project and Construction of Steel Structures
1.2.2. Structural Design Work
1.2.3. Responsibilities
1.2.4. Specifications and Building Codes
1.2.5. Economical Design

1.3. Calculation Basis and Structural Analysis Models

1.3.1. Calculation Basis
1.3.2. Structural Analysis Models
1.3.3. Determination of Areas
1.3.4. Sections

1.4. Ultimate Limit States I

1.4.1. General Aspects. Strength Limit State of the Sections
1.4.2. Equilibrium Limit State
1.4.3. Strength Limit State of the Sections
1.4.4. Axial Force
1.4.5. Bending Moment
1.4.6. Shear Sress
1.4.7. Torsion

1.5. Ultimate Limit States II

1.5.1. Instability Limit State
1.5.2. Elements Subjected to Compression
1.5.3. Elements Subjected to Bending
1.5.4. Elements Subjected to Compression and Bending

1.6. Ultimate Limit States III

1.6.1. Ultimate Limit States of Stiffness
1.6.2. Longitudinally Stiffened Elements
1.6.3. Shear Web Buckling
1.6.4. Web Resistance to Transverse Loads
1.6.5. Web Buckling Induced by the Compressed Flange
1.6.6. Stiffeners

1.7. Serviceability Limit States

1.7.1. General Aspects
1.7.2. Deformation Limit States
1.7.3. Vibrations Limit States
1.7.4. Limit State of Transverse Deformations in Thin Panels
1.7.5. Local Plasticization Limit State

1.8. Joining Methods: Screws

1.8.1. Joining Methods: General Aspects and Classifications
1.8.2. Bolted Joints - Part 1: General Aspects. Types of Screwsand Constructive Arrangements
1.8.3. Bolted Joints - Part 2: Calculation

1.9. Joining Methods: Welds

1.9.1. Welded Joints - Part 1: General Aspects. Classifications and Defects
1.9.2. Welded Joints - Part 2: Constructive Arrangements and Residual Stresses
1.9.3. Welded Joints - Part 3: Calculation
1.9.4. Design of Beam and Pillar Joints
1.9.5. Bearing Apparatus and Pillar Bases

1.10. Steel Structures Facing Fire

1.10.1. General Considerations
1.10.2. Mechanical and Indirect Actions
1.10.3. Properties of Materials Under Fire
1.10.4. Strength Testing of Prismatic Elements under Fire
1.10.5. Joint Strength Testing
1.10.6. Calculation of Temperatures in Steel

Module 2. Structural Concrete

2.1. Introduction

2.1.1. Subject Introduction
2.1.2. Historical Notes about Concrete
2.1.3. Mechanical Behavior of Concrete
2.1.4. Combined behavior of steel and concrete that has led to its success as a composite material

2.2. Project Basis

2.2.1. Actions
2.2.2. Concrete and Steel Characteristics
2.2.3. Durability-Oriented Calculation Basis

2.3. Structural Analysis

2.3.1. Structural Analysis Models
2.3.2. Data Required for Linear, Plastic, or Nonlinear Modeling
2.3.3. Materials and Geometry
2.3.4. Pre-stressing Effects
2.3.5. Calculation of In-Service Sections
2.3.6. Shrinkage and Creep

2.4. Service Life And Maintenance Of Reinforced Concrete

2.4.1. Concrete Durability
2.4.2. Concrete Mass Deterioration
2.4.3. Steel Corrosion
2.4.4. Identification of Factors of Aggressiveness on Concrete
2.4.5. Protective Measures
2.4.6. Concrete Structures Maintenance

2.5. Serviceability Limit State Calculations

2.5.1. The Limit States
2.5.2. Concept and Method
2.5.3. Verification of Cracking Requirements
2.5.4. Verification of Deformation Requirements

2.6. Relative Calculations to the Ultimate Limit States

2.6.1. Resistance Behavior of Linear Concrete Elements
2.6.2. Bending and Axial
2.6.3. Calculation of Second-Order Effects with Axial Loading
2.6.4. Shear
2.6.5. Flush
2.6.6. Torsion
2.6.7. Regions D

2.7. Sizing Criteria

2.7.1. Common Application Cases
2.7.2. The knot
2.7.3. The Cantilever
2.7.4. The Large-Edge Beam
2.7.5. Concentrated Load
2.7.6. Dimension changes in Beams and Columns

2.8. Common Structural Elements

2.8.1. The Beam
2.8.2. The Pillar
2.8.3. The Slab
2.8.4. Foundation Elements
2.8.5. Introduction to Pre-stressed Concrete

2.9. Constructive Arrangements

2.9.1. General Aspects and Terminology
2.9.2. Coatings
2.9.3. Hooks
2.9.4. Minimum Diameters

2.10. The Execution of Concreting

2.10.1. General Criteria
2.10.2. Previous Processes to the Concreting
2.10.3. Elaboration, Assembly and Erection of Reinforcements
2.10.4. Preparation and Placement of Concrete
2.10.5. Post-Concreting Processes
2.10.6. Premade Elements
2.10.7. Environmental Aspects

Incorporate immediately to your praxis the most distinguished uses of Concrete and Structural Steel"