Thanks to this Hybrid professional master’s degree, you will apply the most sophisticated Quality Control techniques in the selection, reception and application of materials during the construction process”

With the growing interest in sustainability and energy efficiency in construction, research in building materials and quality control is in a rapidly evolving stage. From the introduction of composite materials to the application of advanced monitoring and evaluation technologies, the field is undergoing significant transformations. Faced with this reality, engineering professionals need to delve deeper into how new materials and quality control methods are responding to contemporary challenges in terms of structural performance, durability and environmental impact.

In this framework, TECH presents an innovative Hybrid professional master’s degree in Construction Materials and On-Site Quality Control. Composed of 10 specialized modules, the academic itinerary will delve into subjects ranging from the technology of cement-based materials or the useful life of materials to the assessment of construction waste. Throughout the program, graduates will develop competencies to plan, organize and manage construction projects, efficiently integrating the aspects related to materials and quality control in the life cycle of the project.

Regarding the methodology of this university degree, it consists of two stages. The first is theoretical and is taught in a convenient 100% online mode. In this sense, TECH uses its revolutionary Relearning system to guarantee a progressive and natural learning process, which does not require extra efforts such as traditional memorization. Subsequently, the program includes a practical stay of 3 weeks in a reference entity linked to Construction Materials and Quality Control in the Construction Site. Therefore, the graduates will take what they have learned to the practical field, in a real work scenario in the company of a team of experienced professionals in this area.

Are you looking to incorporate the most innovative techniques for the manufacture of environmentally friendly building materials? Achieve it through this university program”

This Hybrid professional master’s degree in Construction Materials and On-Site Quality Control contains the most complete and up-to-date program on the market. The most important features include: 

• Development of more than 100 case studies presented by construction professionals
• Its graphic, schematic and practical contents provide essential information on those disciplines that are indispensable for professional practice
• Practical exercises where the self-assessment process can be carried out to improve learning
• Its special emphasis on innovative methodologies
• All of this will be complemented by 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
• Furthermore, you will be able to carry out an internship in one of the best companies

You will do a 3-week Internship Program in a prestigious entity, where you will acquire all the knowledge you need to give a boost to your career as an engineer”

In this Hybrid professional master’s degree proposal, with a professionalizing character and blended learning modality, the program is aimed at updating Engineering professionals who want to keep up to date with the latest innovations in Construction Materials and Quality Control in the Construction Site. The contents are based on the latest scientific evidence, and oriented in a didactic way to integrate theoretical knowledge into practice, and the theoretical-practical elements will facilitate the updating of knowledge.

Thanks to its multimedia content elaborated with the latest educational technology, it will allow the engineering professional a situated and contextual learning, that is to say, a simulated environment that will provide an immersive learning programmed to specialize in real situations. This program is designed around Problem-Based Learning, whereby the physician must try to solve the different professional practice situations that arise during the course. For this purpose, the students will be assisted by an innovative interactive video system created by renowned and experienced experts.

You will achieve your objectives with the help of TECH didactic tools, including explanatory videos and interactive summaries"

The Relearning system will allow you to learn with less effort and more performance, involving you more in your professional specialization"

Comprised of 10 specialized modules, this curriculum will provide students with the latest advances in Construction Materials and On-Site Quality Control. In this way, the syllabus will delve into the durability, protection and service life of materials. In this sense, the didactic materials will delve into aspects ranging from the recovery of construction waste or bituminous mixtures to the microstructural characterization of materials. Throughout the program, graduates will develop competencies to ensure legal and regulatory compliance in all their projects.

You will use sustainable materials and contribute to reducing the environmental impact of construction”

Module 1. Science and Technology of Cement-Based Materials

1.1. Cement

1.1.1. Cement and Hydration Reactions: Cement Composition and Manufacturing Process. Majority Compounds and Minority Compounds 
1.1.2. Process of Hydration. Characteristics of Hydrated Products. Alternative Materials to Cement 
1.1.3. Innovation and New Products

1.2. Mortar

1.2.1. Properties
1.2.2. Manufacturing, Types and Uses
1.2.3. New Materials

1.3. High Resistance Concrete

1.3.1. Composition
1.3.2. Properties and Characteristics
1.3.3. New Designs

1.4. Self-Compacting Concrete

1.4.1. Nature and Characteristics of its Components
1.4.2. Dosage, Manufacturing, Transport and Commissioning
1.4.3. Characteristics of the Concrete

1.5. Light Concrete

1.5.1. Composition
1.5.2. Properties and Characteristics
1.5.3. New Designs

1.6. Fiber and Multifunctional Concretes

1.6.1. Materials Used in the Manufacturing
1.6.2. Properties
1.6.3. Designs

1.7. Self-Repairing and Self-Cleaning Concretes

1.7.1. Composition
1.7.2. Properties and Characteristics
1.7.3. New Designs

1.8. Other Cement-Based Materials (Fluid, Antibacterial, Biological, etc.)

1.8.1. Composition
1.8.2. Properties and Characteristics
1.8.3. New Designs

1.9. Destructive and Non-Destructive Characteristics Trials

1.9.1. Characterization of Materials
1.9.2. Destructive Techniques. Fresh and Hardened State
1.9.3. Non-Destructive Techniques and Procedures Applied to Materials and Construction Structures

1.10. Additive blends

1.10.1. Additive blends
1.10.2. Advantages and Disadvantages
1.10.3. Sustainability

Module 2. Durability, Protection and Service Life of Materials

2.1. Durability of Reinforced Concrete

2.1.1. Types of Damage
2.1.2. Factors
2.1.3. Most Common Damage

2.2. Durability of Cement-Based Materials 1. Concrete Degradation Processes

2.2.1. Cold Weather
2.2.2. Sea Water
2.2.3. Sulphate Attack

2.3. Durability of Cement-Based Materials 2. Concrete Degradation Processes

2.3.1. Alkali–Silica Reaction
2.3.2. Acid Attacks and Aggressive Ions
2.3.3. Hard Waters

2.4. Corrosion of Reinforcement I

2.4.1. Process of Corrosion in Metals
2.4.2. Forms of Corrosion
2.4.3. Passivity
2.4.4. Importance of the Problem
2.4.5. Behavior of Steel in Concrete
2.4.6. Corrosion Effects of Steel Embedded in Concrete

2.5. Corrosion of Reinforcement II

2.5.1. Carbonation Corrosion of Concrete
2.5.2. Corrosion by Penetration of Chlorides
2.5.3. Stress Corrosion
2.5.4. Factors Affecting the Speed of Corrosion

2.6. Models of Service Life

2.6.1. Service Life
2.6.2. Carbonation
2.6.3. Chlorides

2.7. Durability in the Regulations

2.7.1. EHE-08 
2.7.2. Europe
2.7.3. Structural Code

2.8. Estimation of Service Life in New Projects and Existing Structures

2.8.1. New Project
2.8.2. Residual Service Life
2.8.3. Applications

2.9. Design and Execution of Durable Structures

2.9.1. Material Selection
2.9.2. Dosage Criteria
2.9.3. Protection of Reinforcement Against Corrosion

2.10. Tests, Quality Controls on Site and Reparation

2.10.1. Control Tests on Site
2.10.2. Execution Control
2.10.3. Tests on Structures with Corrosion
2.10.4. Fundamentals for Reparation

Module 3. New Materials and Innovations in Engineering and Construction

3.1. Innovation

3.1.1. Innovation. Incentives. New Products and Diffusion
3.1.2. Innovation Protection
3.1.3. Innovation Financing

3.2. Roads II

3.2.1. Circular Economy with New Materials
3.2.2. Self-Repairing Road
3.2.3. Decontaminating Roads

3.3. Roads I

3.3.1. Energy Production on Roads
3.3.2. Wildlife Passes. Ecosystem Fragmentation
3.3.3. IoT and Digitalization in Roads

3.4. Roads III

3.4.1. Safe Roads
3.4.2. Anti-Noise Roads and "Noisy" Roads
3.4.3. Anti-Heat Insulating Roads in Cities

3.5. Railroads

3.5.1. New Alternative Materials to Ballast
3.5.2. Ballast Flight
3.5.3. Elimination of Catenaries on Tramways

3.6. Underground and Tunnel Works

3.6.1. Excavation and Gunning
3.6.2. RMR (Rock Mass Rating)
3.6.3. Tunnel Boring Machines

3.7. Renewable Energy I

3.7.1. Solar Photovoltaic
3.7.2. Solar Thermal
3.7.3. Wind

3.8. Renewable Energy II

3.8.1. Maritime
3.8.2. Hydroelectric
3.8.3. Geothermal Energy

3.9. Maritime Works

3.9.1. New Materials and Shapes in Seawalls
3.9.2. Natural Alternative to Artificial Works
3.9.3. Prediction of Ocean Weather

3.10. Incorporation of Innovation from Other Construction Sectors

3.10.1. LIDAR (Laser Imaging Detection and Ranging)
3.10.2. Drones
3.10.3. Internet of Things (IoT)

Module 4. Metallic Materials

4.1. Metallic Materials: Types and Alloys

4.1.1. Metals
4.1.2. Ferrous Alloys
4.1.3. Non-Ferrous Alloys

4.2. Ferrous Metal Alloys

4.2.1. Fabrication
4.2.2. Treatment
4.2.3. Conformation and Types

4.3. Ferrous Metal Alloys. Steel and Castings

4.3.1. Corten Steel
4.3.2. Stainless Steel
4.3.3. Carbon Steel
4.3.4. Castings

4.4. Ferrous Metal Alloys. Products of Steel

4.4.1. Hot Rolled Products
4.4.2. Foreign Profiles
4.4.3. Cold-Formed Profiles
4.4.4. Other Products Used in Metallic Construction

4.5. Ferrous Metallic Alloys Mechanical, Characteristics of Steel

4.5.1. Stress-Strain Diagram
4.5.2. Simplified E-Diagrams
4.5.3. Loading and Unloading Process

4.6. Welded Joints

4.6.1. Cutting Methods
4.6.2. Types of Welded Joints
4.6.3. Electric Arc Welding
4.6.4. Fillet Welded Seams

4.7. Non-Ferrous Metal Alloys. Aluminium and its Alloys

4.7.1. Properties of Aluminium and its Alloys
4.7.2. Thermal Treatments and Hardening Mechanisms
4.7.3. Designation and Standardization of Aluminum Alloys
4.7.4. Aluminium Alloys for Forging and Casting

4.8. Non-Ferrous Metal Alloys. Copper and its Alloys

4.8.1. Pure Copper
4.8.2. Classification, Properties and Applications
4.8.3. Brasses, Bronzes, Cupro-Aluminums, Cupro-Silicides and Cupro-Nickels
4.8.4. Alpaca Silver

4.9. Non-Ferrous Metal Alloys. Titanium and its Alloys

4.9.1. Characteristics and Properties of Commercially Pure Titanium
4.9.2. Most Commonly Used Titanium Alloys
4.9.3. Thermal Treatments of Titanium and its Alloys

4.10. Non-Ferrous Metal Alloys, Light, Alloys and Superalloys

4.10.1. Magnesium and its Alloys. Superalloys
4.10.2. Properties and Applications
4.10.3. Nickel-, Cobalt- and Iron-Based Superalloys

Module 5. Valuation of Construction and Demolition Waste (CDW)

5.1. Decarbonization

5.1.1. Sustainability of Construction Materials
5.1.2. Circular Economy
5.1.3. Carbon Footprint
5.1.4. Life Cycle Analysis Methodology and Analysis

5.2. Construction and Demolition Waste (CDW)

5.2.1. CDW
5.2.2. Current Situation
5.2.3. Problems of CDW

5.3. Characterization of CDW

5.3.1. Dangerous Waste
5.3.2. Non-Dangerous Waste
5.3.3. Urban Waste
5.3.4. European List of Construction and Demolition Wastes

5.4. Management of CDW I

5.4.1. General Rules BORRAR
5.4.2. Dangerous Waste
5.4.3. Non-Dangerous Waste
5.4.4. Inert Waste. Earth and Stones

5.5. Management of CDW II

5.5.1. Reuse
5.5.2. Recycled
5.5.3. Energy Value. Elimination
5.5.4. Administrative Management of CDW BORRAR

5.6. Legal Framework in CDW Material. BORRAR Environmental Poilicy BORRAR

5.6.1. Environment
5.6.2. Regulations BORRAR
5.6.3. Obligations

5.7. Properties of CDW

5.7.1. Classification
5.7.2. Properties
5.7.3. Applications and Innovation with CDW

5.8. Innovation Optimization and of the Use of Resources, of Other Industrial, Agricultural and Urban Wastes

5.8.1. Supplementary Materials. Ternary and Binary Mixtures
5.8.2. Geopolymers
5.8.3. Concrete and Asphalt Mixtures
5.8.4. Other Uses

5.9. Environmental Impact

5.9.1. Analysis
5.9.2. Impacts of CDW
5.9.3. Measures Adopted, Identification and Valorization

5.10. Degraded Spaces

5.10.1. Landfill
5.10.2. Use of Land
5.10.3. Control Plan, Maintenance and Restoration of the Zone

Module 6. Road Surfaces, Pavements and Asphalt Mixes

6.1. Drainage and Sewage Systems

6.1.1. Elements of Underground Drainage
6.1.2. Drainage of Road Surface
6.1.3. Drainage of Earthworks

6.2. Esplanades

6.2.1. Classification of Soils
6.2.2. Soil Compaction and from Bearing Capacity
6.2.3. Formation of Esplanades

6.3. Base Layers

6.3.1. Granular layers, natural aggregates, artificial aggregates and drainage aggregates
6.3.2. Behavior Models
6.3.3. Preparation and Commissioning Processes

6.4. Treated Layers for Bases and Subbases

6.4.1. Layers Treated with Cement: Soil-Cement and Gravel-Cement
6.4.2. Layers Treated with Other Binders
6.4.3. Layers Treated with Bituminous Binding Agents. Gravel-Emulsion

6.5. Binders and Binding Agents

6.5.1. Asphalt Bitumens
6.5.2. Fluidized and Fluxed Bitumens. Modified Binders
6.5.3. Bituminous Emulsions

6.6. Aggregates for Pavement Layers

6.6.1. Aggregate Sources. Recycled Aggregates
6.6.2. Nature
6.6.3. Properties

6.7. Surface Treatments

6.7.1. Priming, Bonding and Curing Sprays
6.7.2. Gravel Irrigation
6.7.3. Bituminous Slurries and Cold Micro-Agglomerates

6.8. Bituminous Mixtures

6.8.1. Hot Mix Asphalt
6.8.2. Tempered Blends
6.8.3. Cold Asphalt Mixtures

6.9. Concrete Sidewalks

6.9.1. Types of Rigid Sidewalks
6.9.2. Concrete Slabs
6.9.3. Joints

6.10. Manufacturing and Laying of Asphalt Mixtures

6.10.1. Manufacturing, Commissioning and Quality Control
6.10.2. Conservation, Rehabilitation and Maintenance
6.10.3. Surface Characteristics of Pavements

Module 7. Other Construction Materials

7.1. Nanomaterials

7.1.1. Nanoscience
7.1.2. Applications in Construction Materials
7.1.3. Innovation and Applications

7.2. Foams

7.2.1. Types and Design
7.2.2. Properties
7.2.3. Uses and Innovation

7.3. Biomimetic Materials

7.3.1. Features
7.3.2. Properties
7.3.3. Applications

7.4. Metamaterials

7.4.1. Features
7.4.2. Properties
7.4.3. Applications

7.5. Biohydrometallurgy

7.5.1. Features
7.5.2. Technology of Recovery
7.5.3. Environmental Advantages

7.6. Self-Healing and Photoluminescent Materials

7.6.1. Types
7.6.2. Properties
7.6.3. Applications

7.7. Insulating and Thermoelectric Materials

7.7.1. Energy Efficiency and Sustainability
7.7.2. Typology
7.7.3. Innovation and New Design

7.8. Ceramics

7.8.1. Properties
7.8.2. Classification
7.8.3. Innovations in this Sector

7.9. Composite Materials and Aerogels

7.9.1. Description
7.9.2. Training
7.9.3. Applications

7.10. Other Materials

7.10.1. Stone Materials
7.10.2. Plaster
7.10.3. Others

Module 8. Industrialization and Earthquake-Resistant Construction

8.1. Industrialization: Prefabricated Construction

8.1.1. The Beginnings of Industrialization in Construction
8.1.2. Prefabricated Structural Systems
8.1.3. Prefabricated Constructive Systems

8.2. Prestressed Concrete

8.2.1. Voltage Losses
8.2.2. Serviceability Limit States
8.2.3. Ultimate Limit States
8.2.4. Precast Systems: Prestressed Slabs and Beams with Prestressed Reinforcement

8.3. Quality in Horizontal Building Structures

8.3.1. Unidirectional Joist Floor Slabs
8.3.2. Unidirectional Hollow-Core Slab Floors
8.3.3. Unidirectional Ribbed Sheet Metal Floor Slabs
8.3.4. Waffle Slabs
8.3.5. Solid Slabs

8.4. Structural Systems in Tall Buildings

8.4.1. Review of Skyscrapers
8.4.2. Wind in High-Rise Buildings
8.4.3. Materials
8.4.4. Structural Diagrams

8.5. Dynamic Behavior of Building Structures Exposed to Earthquakes

8.5.1. One Degree of Freedom Systems
8.5.2. Systems with Several Degrees of Freedom
8.5.3. Seismic Action
8.5.4. Heuristic Design of Earthquake-Resistant Structures

8.6. Complex Geometrics in Architecture

8.6.1. Hyperbolic Paraboloids
8.6.2. Tensile Structures
8.6.3. Pneumatic or Inflatable Structures

8.7. Reinforcement of Concrete Structures

8.7.1. Appraisals
8.7.2. Reinforcement of Pillars
8.7.3. Beam Reinforcement

8.8. Wooden Structures

8.8.1. Wood Grading
8.8.2. Dimension of Beams
8.8.3. Dimension of Pillars

8.9. Automization in Structures. BIM as a Control Tool

8.9.1. BIM
8.9.2. Federated BIM File Exchange Models
8.9.3. New Structure Generation and Control Systems

8.10. Additive Manufacturing Through 3D Printing

8.10.1. Principles of 3D Printing
8.10.2. Structural Systems Printed in 3D
8.10.3. Other Systems

Module 9. Microstructural Characterization of Materials

9.1. Optical Microscope

9.1.1. Advanced Optic Microscope Techniques
9.1.2. Principles of the Technique
9.1.3. Topography and Application

9.2. Transmission Electron Microscopic (TEM)

9.2.1. TEM Structure
9.2.2. Electron Diffraction
9.2.3. TEM Images

9.3. Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM)

9.3.1. SEM Characteristics
9.3.2. Microanalysis of X Rays
9.3.3. Advantages and Disadvantages

9.4. Scanning Transmission Electron Microscopic (STEM)

9.4.1. STEM
9.4.2. Images and Tomography
9.4.3. EELS

9.5. Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM)

9.5.1. AFM
9.5.2. Topographic Modes
9.5.3. Electric and Magnetic Characterization of Samples

9.6. Mercury from Intrusion Porosimetry (Hg)

9.6.1. Porosity and Porous System
9.6.2. Equipment and Properties
9.6.3. Analysis

9.7. Nitrogen Porosimetry

9.7.1. Description of the Equipment
9.7.2. Properties
9.7.3. Analysis

9.8. X-ray diffraction

9.8.1. Generation and Characteristics of XRD
9.8.2. Sample Preparation
9.8.3. Analysis

9.9. Electrical Impedance Spectroscopy (EIE)

9.9.1. Method
9.9.2. Procedure
9.9.3. Advantages and Disadvantages

9.10. Other Interesting Techniques

9.10.1. Thermogravimetry
9.10.2. Fluorescence
9.10.3. Absorption Isothermal Desorption of H2O Vapor

Module 10. Quality Management: Focus and Tools

10.1. Quality in Construction

10.1.1. Quality Principles of Quality Management Systems (QMS)
10.1.2. Documentation of Quality Management Systems
10.1.3. Benefits of Quality Management Systems
10.1.4. Environmental Management Systems (EMS)
10.1.5. Integrated Management Systems (IMS)

10.2. Errors

10.2.1. Concept of Error, Failure, Defect or Non-Conformity
10.2.2. Errors in the Technical Processes
10.2.3. Errors in the Organization
10.2.4. Errors in Human Behavior
10.2.5. Consequence of the Erros

10.3. Causes

10.3.1. Organization
10.3.2. Techniques
10.3.3. Human

10.4. Quality Tools

10.4.1. Global
10.4.2. Partial
10.4.3. ISO 9000:2008

10.5. Quality and its Control in Construction

10.5.1. Quality Control Plan
10.5.2. Quality Plan of a Company
10.5.3. Quality Manual of a Company

10.6. Laboratory Testing, Calibration, Certification and Accreditation

10.6.1. Normalization, Accreditation and Certification
10.6.2. National Accreditation Entity (ENAC)
10.6.3. CE Marking
10.6.4. Advantages of Accreditation of Testing and Accreditation Laboratories

10.7. Quality Management Systems. Standard ISO 9001:2015

10.7.1. ISO 17025
10.7.2. Objective and Scope of the 17025 Regulation
10.7.3. Relationship Between ISO 17025 and 9001

10.8. Management Requirements and Laboratory Techniques of ISO 17025 I

10.8.1. Quality Management Systems
10.8.2. Document Control
10.8.3. Complaint Processing. Corrective and Preventive Actions

10.9. Management Requirements and Laboratory Techniques of ISO 17025 II

10.9.1. Internal Audits
10.9.2. Personal, Installation and Environmental Conditions
10.9.3. Testing Methods, Calibration and Validation of Methods

10.10. Phases to Follow to Achieve the ISO 17025 Accreditation

10.10.1. Accreditation in a Laboratory Test and Calibration I
10.10.2. Accreditation in a Laboratory Test and Calibration II
10.10.3. Process of Accreditation

You will incorporate the most innovative techniques in concrete degradation processes into your practice and improve its durability”