Course Catalogue.

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Apply core civil engineering principles to evaluate infrastructure systems and construction approaches
• Interpret material behaviour and structural response to support design and field decisions
• Assess structural and pavement systems and determine appropriate solutions for real-world conditions
• Identify common deterioration mechanisms and recommend effective maintenance and repair strategies
• Apply practical analysis techniques to support multidisciplinary collaboration on civil projects

Description

Civil engineering concepts are often required when working on infrastructure and construction projects, even when your background is not in civil engineering. Gaps in understanding how materials behave, how structures respond to loads, and how systems are designed can lead to risks in decision-making, coordination challenges, and inefficiencies in project execution.

This course provides a practical foundation in civil engineering principles with a focus on how they are applied in real projects. You will explore how materials, structural behaviour, and construction methods influence the performance of pavements, bridges, foundations, and reinforced concrete systems. The course emphasizes how to interpret conditions, assess design approaches, and understand the implications of engineering decisions across the project lifecycle.

Through applied examples and guided exercises, you will develop the ability to evaluate civil systems, identify common issues, and support more informed technical decision-making. The result is a stronger ability to contribute effectively to multidisciplinary teams working on infrastructure and construction projects.

Who Should Attend

This course is designed for:

• Engineers and technical professionals working outside of civil engineering disciplines
• Mechanical, electrical, chemical, mining, and agricultural professionals involved in infrastructure-related work
• Architects, contractors, and manufacturers supporting civil systems and construction projects
• Project engineers, facility managers, and operations professionals responsible for asset performance
• Municipal staff, inspectors, and professionals involved in infrastructure planning or oversight
• Early- to mid-career professionals seeking practical civil engineering knowledge for applied work

Course Syllabus

Day I

Welcome, Introduction, Workshop Preview, Learning Outcomes, and Assessment Method

Civil Engineering Disciplines

• Structural engineering
• Geotechnical engineering
• Environmental Engineering
• Water resources engineering
• Transportation engineering
• Construction engineering
• Geomatics and surveying engineering
• Urban planning
• Other related disciplines

Section and Structural Properties

• Stress-strain behaviour
• Stiffness
• Section Properties
• Strength and factors of safety
• The concept of limit state design

Loads, Mechanics, Stress and Strain

• Loads and equilibrium
• Determinate and indeterminate structures
• Axial loading
• Bending
• Torsion
• Shear
• Combined loading

Day II

Civil Engineering Construction Materials

• Cement and concrete
• Aggregates
• Mineral and chemical admixtures
• Concrete mixtures and proportioning
• Asphalt cement and concrete
• Wood and timber
• Steel
• Fiber-reinforced composites

Roads and Pavements

• Pavement design principles
• Traffic data for road design
• Soil data for pavement design
• Weather data for pavement design
• Design of flexible pavements
• Design of rigid pavements

Foundations

• Different types of foundations
• Basic Concept of Foundation Design
• Shallow foundations
• Foundation under machines
• Pile foundations

Day III

Temporary Structures and Formwork

• Shoring and scaffolding
• Formwork systems
• Formwork for columns
• Formwork for slabs and beams
• Formwork for bridges

Structural Design

• Design codes and standards
• Reinforced concrete design
• Slabs
• Beams
• Columns
• Shear walls
• Footings
• Retaining walls
• Prestressed concrete

Non-Destructive Testing and Condition Assessment

• Ultrasonic transmission
• Impact echo
• Infrared thermography
• Ground penetrating radar
• Corrosion NDT techniques

Damage Mechanisms of Concrete Structures and Repair Techniques

• Corrosion
• Freeze-thaw damage
• Sulfate attack on concrete
• Alkali aggregate reactivity damage
• Fire damage
• Surface repair techniques
• Structural strengthening techniques

Questions and Answers, Feedback on Achievement of Learning Outcomes