Analyze and assess advanced techniques for characterization of construction systems to make them more resistant to natural events” 

The world has faced numerous natural disasters, often fatal, which have led to the creation of a collective awareness of them. Thus, the idea was born for earth-quake resistant buildings that are built according to the conditions of the areas in which they will be located. This has been possible due to countless research, techniques and tests on materials that absorb destructive earthquake waves.

The Postgraduate Certificate in Industrialization and Earthquake-Resistant Construction will show the progress and application of structural models for a project of concrete structures in buildings at risk of being exposed to earthquakes. Likewise, the student will be able to evaluate and interpret the regulations on actions, materials, components and concretes in the seismic field. Furthermore, we will cover the distinction and application of the criteria for the adequate design of the reinforcement of concrete structures exposed to seismic activity.

In addition, the solutions provided when building a timber construction, a skyscraper or a prefabricated construction will be analyzed; differentiating and assessing the different elements and innovations involved. The BIM methodology will also be discussed in detail in this process that has revolutionized the engineering field.

For this reason, we have an excellent teaching staff that offers students their extensive experience in the construction of this type of building. 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. 

Apply the latest systems and technology for the rehabilitation of a construction project and the maintenance of old buildings” 

This Postgraduate certificate inIndustrialization and Earthquake-Resistant Construction contains the most complete and up-to-date educational 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 at a time to suit you no matter where you are" 

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. 

Analyze and understand the structural characteristics that influence the behavior of buildings"

Boost your career to an international level by studying a program that is focused on a highly-demanded professional field"

The syllabus has been designed to meet the essential requirements that help students learn about construction materials that have been developed following the latest technological and environmental trends. In addition, thanks to the proposals of the teaching team, it has the necessary structure to offer a broad perspective in this field. All of this to evaluate the bearing capacity of structures and determine the level of damage that can be caused by seismic activity. From the first class, students will see their knowledge broadened, allowing them to learn through practical and theoretical content. 

Apply the criteria for the adequate design of the reinforcement of concrete structures that can suffer damage due to seismic activity” 

Module 1. Industrialization and Earthquake-Resistant Construction  

1.1. Industrialization: Prefabricated Construction 

1.1.1. The Beginnings of Industrialization in Construction 
1.1.2. Prefabricated Structural Systems 
1.1.3. Prefabricated Constructive Systems  

1.2. Prestressed Concrete  

1.2.1. Voltage Losses 
1.2.2. Serviceability Limit States 
1.2.3. Ultimate Limit States 
1.2.4. Precast Systems: Prestressed Slabs and Beams with Prestressed Reinforcement 

1.3. Quality in Horizontal Building Structures 

1.3.1. Unidirectional Joist Floor Slabs  
1.3.2. Unidirectional Hollow-Core Slab Floors 
1.3.3. Unidirectional Ribbed Sheet Metal Floor Slabs 
1.3.4. Waffle Slabs 
1.3.5. Solid Slabs 

1.4. Structural Systems in Tall Buildings 

1.4.1. Review of Skyscrapers 
1.4.2. Wind in High-Rise Buildings 
1.4.3. Materials 
1.4.4. Structural Diagrams 

1.5. Dynamic Behavior of Building Structures Exposed to Earthquakes 

1.5.1. One Degree of Freedom Systems 
1.5.2. Systems with Several Degrees of Freedom 
1.5.3. Seismic Action 
1.5.4. Heuristic Design of Earthquake-Resistant Structures

1.6. Complex Geometrics in Architecture  

1.6.1. Hyperbolic Paraboloids 
1.6.2. Tensile Structures 
1.6.3. Pneumatic or Inflatable Structures 

1.7. Reinforcement of Concrete Structures 

1.7.1. Appraisals 
1.7.2. Reinforcement of Pillars 
1.7.3. Beam Reinforcement 

1.8. Wooden Structures 

1.8.1. Wood Grading 
1.8.2. Dimension of Beams 
1.8.3. Dimension of Pillars 

1.9. Automization in Structures. BIM as a Control Tool 

1.9.1. BIM 
1.9.2. Federated BIM File Exchange Models 
1.9.3. New Structure Generation and Control Systems   

1.10. Additive Manufacturing Through 3D Printing

1.10.1. Principles of 3D Printing 
1.10.2. Structural Systems Printed in 3D 
1.10.3. Other Systems    

Analyze and apply the necessary measure against earthquakes and adapt them to different structures, such as those made of wood or skyscrapers”