Course Overview
Domain
Engineering
Format
Modular Certification Course
Duration
3+ months
This module will provide students with knowledge of advanced mechanics of materials, including the principal stresses and strains in 2D and 3D state; failure criteria to judge the failure conditions and fundamental concept for fatigue and facture of metals.
- Several emerging materials suitable for civil engineering projects will also be introduced.
- In-depth knowledge will be provided for advanced fiber reinforced plastics and their application; high performance concrete, low embodied carbon concrete and steel fiber reinforced concrete; as well as high strength reinforcement bars and modern high performance structural steels
- Students will learn the manufacturing technology, mechanical properties, applications and issues with those emerging materials.
Who Should Attend
- Civil Engineers, Site Engineers, Field Engineers, Project Engineers
- Construction Managers
Prerequisites
- Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering
What You Will Learn
Advanced Mechanics of Materials
- Understand the principal stresses and strains in 2D and 3D state
- Be able to apply the common failure criteria to judge the failure condition of various materials
- Be able to assess the fatigue and fracture resistance of steel structures
Fiber reinforced plastics
- Understand the mechanical properties of fiber reinforced plastics in comparison to metals and be able to tailor the mechanics properties for stiffness and strength
Concrete material
- Understand the properties of concrete constituent materials, fresh and hardened concrete, high performance concrete, and steel fiber reinforced concrete
- Understand the concept of embodied carbon and cement replacement materials for sustainable construction
High performance steel
- Understand the manufacturing technologies and behaviour of modern high performance structural steels, steel-concrete compatibility and the effects of welding on the mechanical properties.
Teaching Team
Zhao Mingshan
Assistant Professor, Engineering, Singapore Institute of Technology
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Christopher York
Associate Professor/Prog Leader, Engineering, Singapore Institute of Technology
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Schedule
| Week | Topic |
|---|---|
| Week 1 | Stress and strain analysis in 2D and 3D state |
| Week 2 | Failure Criteria |
| Week 3 | Stress concentration, fatigue, and fracture mechanics |
| Week 4 | Introduction to fiber reinforced plastics |
| Week 5 | Fiber reinforced plastics properties in comparison to metals |
| Week 6 | Mechanical tailoring of FRP properties for strength and stability |
| Week 7 | Break |
| Week 8 | Concrete constituent materials; properties of fresh concrete; hydration and microstructure formation of concrete |
| Week 9 | Durability of concrete; embodied carbon; cement replacement materials for sustainable construction |
| Week 10 | Evaluation of concrete structures; high performance concrete; steel fiber reinforced concrete |
| Week 11 | Steel-concrete compatibility; high strength reinforcement bars for RC structures |
| Week 12 | High performance structural steels; effects of welding; fatigue resistance |
| Week 13 | Latest development of construction materials |
Total course contact hours: 36 hours.
Certificate and Assessment
A Certificate of Participation will be issued to participants who:
- Attend at least 75% of the module; and
- Undertake non-credit bearing assessment during the course
A Certificate of Attainment for each module will be issued to participants who:
- Attend at least 75% of the module; and
- Undertake and pass credit bearing assessment during the course
Fee Structure
The full fee for this course is S$3,573.78.
Note: Fees above include GST. GST applies to individuals and Singapore-registered companies.
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Learning Pathway
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Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the prerequisite knowledge for the course?
Students should be familiar with basic geotechnical engineering design methods and rules from Eurocodes.
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Is any software required for the course?
Any analysis software used will be provided as part of the course.
