Why enroll

This course is ideal for postgraduate students, structural engineers, materials engineers, and construction professionals who want advanced expertise in concrete materials beyond conventional design practices. Modern infrastructure projects demand high-performance and sustainable concrete solutions, making advanced concrete technology knowledge essential.

By enrolling in this course, learners will:

Develop strong understanding of concrete material behavior
Gain skills in advanced mix design and material selection
Improve ability to address durability and service life issues
Enhance career prospects in construction, R&D, and consultancy
Prepare for research, higher studies, and specialized roles

The course is particularly beneficial for professionals involved in high-rise buildings, bridges, pavements, precast construction, and infrastructure development.

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Course content

The course is readily available, allowing learners to start and complete it at their own pace.

Advanced Concrete Technology

44 Lectures

1747 min

Introduction
Preview
13 min
Cement Production | Part 1 |
48 min
Cement Production | Part 2 |
45 min
Cement Composition | Part 1 |
46 min
Cement Composition | Part 2 |
12 min
Cement Classification | Part 1 |
36 min
Cement Classification | Part 2 |
40 min
Cement Chemistry | Part 1 |
48 min
Cement Chemistry | Part 2 |
50 min
Cement Chemistry | Part 3 |
32 min
Cement Chemistry | Part 4 |
42 min
Cement Chemistry | Part 5 |
45 min
Aggregates for Concrete | Part 1 |
41 min
Aggregates for Concrete | Part 2 |
26 min
Chemical Admixtures | Part 1 |
49 min
Chemical Admixtures | Part 2 |
44 min
Chemical Admixtures | Part 3 |
38 min
Chemical Admixtures | Part 4 |
43 min
Chemical Admixtures | Part 5 |
39 min
Mineral Admixtures | Part 1 |
44 min
Mineral Admixtures | Part 2 |
43 min
Mineral Admixtures | Part 3 |
40 min
Mineral Admixtures | Part 4 |
46 min
Mineral Admixtures | Part 5 |
45 min
Mineral Admixtures | Part 6 |
41 min
Mineral Admixtures | Part 7 |
43 min
Mixture Proportioning
48 min
Fresh Concrete | Part 1 |
41 min
Fresh Concrete | Part 2 |
44 min
Fresh Properties | Part 3 |
13 min
Introduction to Hardened Concrete Properties
30 min
Post Peak Response | Fibre Reinforced Concrete |
47 min
Shrinkage | Mechanism & Behaviours |
46 min
Creep | Mechanism & Behaviours |
35 min
Shrinkage | Plastic Shrinkage |
46 min
Shrinkage | Drying Shrinkage |
11 min
Introduction to Durability
33 min
Performance-Based Specifications for Durable Concrete
45 min
Durability Issues in Concrete | Part 1 |
51 min
Durability Issues in Concrete | Part 2 |
44 min
Durability Issues in Concrete | Part 3 |
46 min
Durability Issues in Concrete | Part 4 |
43 min
Durability Issues in Concrete | Part 5 |
42 min
Durability Issues in Concrete | Part 6 |
43 min

Course details

The Advanced Concrete Technology course provides an in-depth understanding of the science, behavior, design, and performance of modern concrete materials used in advanced civil engineering applications. Building upon basic concrete technology concepts, the course explores the microstructure of cementitious materials, hydration mechanisms, rheology of fresh concrete, and long-term performance of hardened concrete under various environmental and loading conditions.

The course emphasizes modern concrete materials and mix design methodologies, including high-performance concrete, self-compacting concrete, fiber-reinforced concrete, and sustainable cementitious systems. Learners study the influence of supplementary cementitious materials, chemical admixtures, and aggregates on strength, durability, and workability. Advanced testing methods, quality control practices, and performance-based specifications are also covered.

Special focus is given to durability, deterioration mechanisms, and service life prediction, addressing issues such as corrosion of reinforcement, sulfate attack, alkali–aggregate reaction, carbonation, and freeze–thaw damage. The course integrates laboratory concepts with field applications and real-world case studies, preparing learners to design durable, economical, and sustainable concrete structures.

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Course suitable for

Oil & Gas
Rail & Transport
Civil & Structural
Chemical & Process
Health, Safety & Environmental

Key topics covered

Cement chemistry and hydration mechanisms
Microstructure of hardened cement paste
Rheology and workability of fresh concrete
Advanced concrete mix design methods
High-performance and high-strength concrete
Self-compacting concrete (SCC)
Fiber-reinforced concrete (FRC)
Use of supplementary cementitious materials (fly ash, GGBS, silica fume)
Chemical admixtures and their effects
Durability of concrete structures
Corrosion of reinforcement and protection techniques
Alkali–aggregate reaction and sulfate attack
Carbonation and chloride ingress
Performance-based testing and quality control
Sustainable and eco-friendly concrete technologies
Service life prediction and maintenance strategies

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