Analyze the concept of durability of materials to extend the service life of a building, making it more environmentally sustainable" 

The sustainability of a building or construction is a global concept that has many implications, involving factors such as the choice of materials and construction processes, the urban environment, the management and reuse of natural resources, among others. This process becomes palpable from the very moment the engineer and architect begin the planning and design of the structure. In all industrialized countries, the aging of buildings occurs and the repair of which entails enormous economic costs. Therefore, an adequate maintenance plan is based on estimating the service life of construction works in time. 

In addition, and following the same criteria of sustainability and safety, there is also a growing demand to determine more accurately the durability of structural concrete in new projects. This is what we cover at the start of the postgraduate certificate, exposing the main factors that can affect the strength of reinforced concrete. Then, we will address the different options to ensure the maintenance of a construction site in order to predict the durability of the structures. For this we will present different case studies.

With a 100% online postgraduate certificate students will be able to study comfortably, wherever and whenever they want. All you need is a device with internet access to take your career one step further. A modality according to the current times with all the guarantees to position the engineer in a highly demanded sector. 

Analyze the interaction of materials with the environment in which they are immersed and its influence on their durability” 

This postgraduate certificate in Durability, Protection and Service Life of Construction Materials contains the most complete and up-to-date program on the market. The most important features of the program include: 

• Gain in-depth knowledge of the variables, analysis and processing methods, as well as the characterization and properties of the materials used in construction 
• Determine the life cycle and the carbon footprint of the materials 
• Experiment with new materials and technology related to new applications and uses 
• Manage new building technologies and participate in quality management processes in construction 
• Evaluate aspects of sustainability and environmental impact of the materials
• Analyze the concept of durability of the construction materials and their relationship with the concept of sustainability
• Identify the main causes of the alteration of construction materials

Study this postgraduate certificate 100% online and improve your professional profile in the field of international projection” 

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

The 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 immersive training programmed to train in real situations. 

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

Identify the main incompatibilities between materials to improve your project management and design"

You will have access to information no matter where you are, so you will not have to put your daily life on hold to specialize in this field of engineering. 

The design of this postgraduate certificate will allow the student to acquire new competencies and skills that are necessary to update their knowledge and skills in their profession. The knowledge gained in this program will allow us to delve into the concepts of durability of construction materials and how they relate to the sustainability of the construction site. Likewise, the student will be able to master the various options that exist when choosing materials to ensure the stability of the structures.

Ensure durability of structures by using different materials that are environmentally friendly" 

General Objectives

• Perform an exhaustive analysis of the different types of construction materials
• Gain in-depth knowledge of the features of different construction materials
• Implement new technologies applied to engineering materials
• Assess the waste materials
• Manage materials from a quality and production point of view
• Apply new techniques in making construction materials that are more environmentally friendly
• Raise awareness of new trends and materials applied to construction

Specific Objectives

• Analyze the concept of durability of the construction materials and their relationship with the concept of sustainability  
• Identify the main causes of the alteration of construction materials  
• Analyze the interaction of materials with the environment in which they are immersed and its influence on their durability  
• Identify the main incompatibilities between construction materials  
• Establish the most appropriate characterization techniques for the study of the durability of each material  
• Master different options to ensure the durability of structures  
• Present mathematical models for the estimation of service life of materials 

Learn the different mathematical models that will help you to estimate the service life of construction materials following a simple and practical methodology”