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Quick Facts

Medium Of Instructions	Mode Of Learning	Mode Of Delivery
English	Self Study	Video and Text Based

Course Overview

The Basic Construction Materials online course is intended for those candidates who are working or studying in the construction sector. The course is about the structural elements of construction materials. The course will emphasize forming the basic understanding of the relationship between material compositions and the constructed structures. The candidates of this course will be thoroughly guided by construction engineering experts.

The course has scheduled start and end dates. The course is offered on the Swayam platform. It is verified by NPTEL. The course will be instructed by two faculty professors of the Indian Institute of Technology. The course will have weekly graded assignments. The candidates must register for the certification examination.

The Basic Construction Materials certification will have logos of the Indian Institute of Technology Madras and NPTEL. The candidates who wish to go for higher studies in construction-related engineering will be benefitted. The engineering professionals can gain promotional help from the certification.

The Highlights

E-certification available
Verified by NPTEL
Accredited by Indian Institute of Technology Madras
Duration of 12 weeks
Undergraduate level
Offered in the Swayam platform
Online program
Exam in designated centres
Free course program

Programme Offerings

assignments
lecture series
proctored exam
assessment
video lectures
audio lectures
Quiz
tests
Online discussion forum

Courses and Certificate Fees

Fees Informations	Certificate Availability	Certificate Providing Authority
INR 1000	yes	IIT Madras

Here is the Basic Construction Materials fees detail-

The courses offered in Swayam including this course can be accessed for free.
The fee to be paid for the examination fee is Rs. 1000. It is optional.

Basic Construction Materials fees detail

Fee Category	Program fee	Certification exam fee
Amount in rupees	Free	1000

Eligibility Criteria

Certification qualifying details

The candidates of the Basic Construction Materials certification course must register for the certification exam to be eligible for the certification. The candidates must score 10% out of 25% in the course assignments and 30% out of 75% in the final exam. This is an important criterion to earn verified certification.

What you will learn

Civil Engineering skills

The candidates interested in construction and its composition aspects will be duly benefitted from the structured course curriculum. The Basic Construction Materials online course will provide these learning outcomes-

The course will cover different materials used in construction such as stone, brick, cement, wood, glass, steel and many more.
The candidates will understand the common thread between material composition and its behaviour.
The reason behind failures in certain structures will be studied in the course.
The ability to choose the right materials in construction is aimed to be the main aspect of the Basic Construction Materials certification syllabus.
The candidates will also learn the features of materials at the atomic and molecular level.
At the microscopic level, the candidates will learn to identify the materials' inter-relational aspects.
Certain common errors in construction engineering will be shown in the course.
How the chemical and physical elements of the structure affect the strength of the structure will be discussed in the course.
The individual properties of wood, glass, aluminium, steel, stone and many more will be studied in detail.
The Basic Construction Materials programme knowledge will be discussed while keeping in view the latest scientific research.

Who it is for

The Basic Construction Materials certification benefits are for these type of candidates-

The engineers whose work is related to structural design, geotechnical engineering, and transport engineering can apply.
The students studying civil engineering can apply.
Those students who are opting for higher studies in geostructural engineering, transportation engineering can apply.

Admission Details

The interested students who are related to construction and technology must apply in this Basic Construction Materials certification course. Here are the guided steps for admission-

Step 1: Switch on your internet and click here - https://onlinecourses.nptel.ac.in/noc21_ce10/preview

Step 2: Then register in the “Sign-in/ Register” tab present on the top left side of the course page.

Step 3: The registration can be done with a valid email id, Facebook, Google, or Microsoft account.

Step 4: Then explore the course content in the “About Swayam” section and the course video.

Step 5: Click on the “Join” tab below the course video given in the Basic Construction Materials program.

Step 6: Fill in the personal details with authentic information carefully.

Step 7: Click on the “Save” tab and start your learning journey.

The Syllabus

Structure and properties of materials

Fundamentals of material structure, from atomic bonding to failure theories
Structure-property relationships
General engineering properties of materials

Structure and properties of materials (Cont.)

Fundamentals of material structure, from atomic bonding to failure theories
Structure-property relationships
General engineering properties of materials

Structure and properties of materials (Cont.)

Fundamentals of material structure, from atomic bonding to failure theories
Structure-property relationships
General engineering properties of materials

Stone / Brick / Mortar

Properties and application of masonry materials
Types of bonding
Deterioration processes

Cement and Concrete

Cement composition and properties
Properties of other ingredients
Basic concrete mixture proportioning
Early age and long term properties
Construction methods with concrete

Cement and Concrete (Cont.)

Cement composition and properties
Properties of other ingredients
Basic concrete mixture proportioning
Early age and long term properties
Construction methods with concrete

Cement and Concrete (Cont.)

Cement composition and properties
Properties of other ingredients
Basic concrete mixture proportioning
Early age and long term properties
Construction methods with concrete

Steel / Aluminum / Copper

Structure of iron and steel – phase diagrams
Properties of reinforcing steel and structural steel
Corrosion
Properties and applications of Al and Cu

Steel / Aluminum / Copper (Cont.)

Structure of iron and steel – phase diagrams
Properties of reinforcing steel and structural steel
Corrosion
Properties and applications of Al and Cu

Composite materials / FRP / Polymers and Plastics

Particulate and fibre reinforced composites
Structure and behaviour of polymers and plastics

Wood / Glass

Structure of wood
Processing of timber for construction
Defects and deterioration of wood
Properties and applications of glass

Basic pavement materials such as WBM and WMM
Structure and properties of asphalt
Proportioning and application of bituminous concrete for flexible pavements
Understanding of rigid pavements – jointed, doweled and continuously reinforced

Evaluation process

The students who wish to gain a certificate of achievement after completing this course must register and pay the exam fee. The exam will be held offline in designated centers. The candidates must score the minimum required percentage to obtain the certification.

Instructors

IIT Madras Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: Is the certification exam optional?

As mentioned in the Basic Construction Materials fees section, the candidates can learn without paying anything. But for certification, the candidates will have to pay a certain amount which is optional.

2: How much do I have to score in the final exam to gain the certificate?

The candidates will have to score 40 out of 100 in the final score to gain the certificate. 25% will be from the assignment and 75% from the proctored end exam.

3: Who are the instructors of course?

Professor Manu Santhanam and Professor Radhakrishna G. Pillai are the instructors of the Basic Construction Materials training course.

4: When will the registration URL of the course open?

The announcement for the registration URL of the course will be given on the course website. It depends on the course operators and the course duration.

5: I don’t have a valid email id currently. How do I register?

The Swayam provides various ways to register for the course. The candidates can register from their Facebook, Google, or Microsoft accounts.

6: Is there any option to get hard copies of the certificate?

The Basic Construction Materials by Swayam provides an e-certificate. It is verified by NPTEL and the Indian Institute of Technology Madras.

7: Where is the Swayam Helpline/Support tab?

The Swayam Helpline/Support tab is present in the left bottom section of the course page. The candidates can avail help for their courses in that section.

8: Is the Swayam accessible in tablets?

The Swayam platform is supported in all kinds of electronic devices. The candidates can access this platform on their mobile phones, tablets, laptops, and computers.

9: What details do we have to put in the Basic Construction Materials training registration form?

Candidates have to register on the platform with their valid id, photo, and their preferred exam center in the registration form.

10: Is there any other charge that needs to be paid with the registration form?

The required amount for the exam is Rs. 1000 which must be paid by the candidates opting for a certificate. If there is any other charge it will be mentioned in the registration form.