Courses

Explore the psychosocial risks affecting construction workers in the Middle East in this 39-minute video lecture. Gain a comprehensive understanding of psychosocial hazards, research methodologies, and both quantitative and qualitative study findings. Discover how to connect these risks to workplace health and safety, and learn to implement effective control measures. Designed for HSE professionals in the construction industry, the lecture covers key topics including defining psychosocial dangers, research objectives and methods, study results specific to the construction sector, and strategies for addressing psychological hazards in the workplace.

Dive into a comprehensive online course on Digital Signal Processing using MATLAB. Master key concepts including impulse response of discrete time systems, linear and circular convolution, discrete and fast Fourier transforms, and various filter designs such as Butterworth and Chebyshev using bilinear transformation and impulse invariance. Explore window methods for FIR filter design, power spectral density analysis, and sampling rate reduction techniques. Develop practical skills in implementing DSP algorithms and gain a deep understanding of signal processing principles through hands-on exercises in MATLAB.

Discover how to work with concrete in modern construction. Explore the history and usage of concrete, the principles of concrete reinforcing, and how pre-stressed concrete works.

how to build a road What you'll learn: Protection of existing underground servicesField density test-cone methodCalifornia bearing ratio testRoad cross-section and profileclearing and preparing the area for road workExcavation for roadwayEmbankment for roadRoad subgradeFuture utilitiesPavement layers-Sub-base materialsAggregate base coursePrime coatTack CoatAsphalt mixturesAsphalt Paving Courses typesConstructing of asphalt courseTesting of completed asphalt coursesAsphalt design-Marshal method This course designed to expand your practical side of engineering knowledge. This course is concentrating on the construction of roads. Here you will learn how the road constructed. The construction stages such as protection of existing services, clearing the area, future utilities, preparing the road subgrade, then placing different pavement layers such as sub-base, base course, and asphaltic courses. Also, we will discuss the types of asphaltic course and the common defects of asphaltic pavement, such as permanent deformation, fatigue cracking, and low-temperature cracking. Also, I will show a typical cross-section of road and road profiles. Also, I will explain what the prime coat is, why the prime coat is used, and the proper way of applying, preparing the surface of the pavement layer before applying the prime coat, and the curing time for a prime coat. Tack coat, what is the Tack coat, why the Tack coat used, where the tack coat is used, and the proper way of applying of tack coat. This course will explain the process of placing the various pavement layers, spreading of these layers, compacting then testing of the laid layers. Each layer will be tested to determine the in-situ density, level, thickness, and surface smoothness. Also, the course will discuss the various tests conducted on asphalt courses such as density, degree of compaction, stability, flow, and thickness. This course will discuss the Marshall method, Marshall method used to select the suitable bitumen content for a specific gradation of aggregates by testing specimens to assess their properties and suitability.

Gain a thorough understanding of the building construction process, from initial site work to final system installations. Learn the essential skills to navigate every phase of construction and prepare you for a career in the construction industry.

Learn about modular construction, a collection of practices and techniques for constructing buildings offsite.

Explore a 21-minute video lecture on helper T cells and their crucial role in activating B cells as part of the immune system physiology. Gain a comprehensive understanding of the adaptive immune system, focusing on T cells, cytotoxic T cells, naive helper T cells, and effector helper T cells. Learn from Sal Khan's clear explanations and visual aids to prepare for the NCLEX-RN exam. Access additional resources, including related lessons on cytotoxic T cells and professional antigen-presenting cells, to further enhance your knowledge of immunology. Benefit from Khan Academy's free, high-quality educational content, designed to support self-paced learning in various subjects, including biology and healthcare.

Explore the nostalgic history of Hamburger Helper, a classic boxed food product that resonates with many Americans. Learn about its origins, impact on American households, and cultural significance. Delve into the reasons behind its creation and how it became a staple in cash-strapped families' kitchens. This course aims to provide insights into the evolution of food culture and the ways in which products like Hamburger Helper have shaped American culinary traditions. The intended audience for this course includes food enthusiasts, history buffs, and individuals interested in exploring the cultural significance of food products.

Explore the lean theory of production and learn how it's being adopted in the construction industry.

Learn the fundamentals of reading drawings for civil construction projects. Discover how to decipher site plans, plot plans, drainage plans, landscaping plans, and more.

Explore the world of Service Workers in this insightful conference talk by Patrick Kettner at NDC Conferences. Gain a deep understanding of how Service Workers function, their role in modern web development, and their impact on enhancing web application performance and offline capabilities. Learn about implementation strategies, best practices, and potential use cases for Service Workers in your projects. Discover how this powerful technology can revolutionize the way you build and deliver web experiences, improving user engagement and overall application reliability.

In this program you will learn to successfully manage construction projects and deliver with the skills of a modern Construction Manager. During the past several years, the construction industry and the built environment has been through enormous changes. From general contracting to construction management to project management and program management. Construction Management is the application of knowledge, skills, tools, and techniques to the many activities required to complete a project successfully. This requires both practitioners and students to understand the many aspects of the world of owners, designers, developers, local, state, & federal government agencies, tenants, regulatory agencies, community groups & stakeholders, contracting lawyers, zoning attorneys, environmental lawyers, insurance providers, financial agencies, bonding companies, and subcontractors. The successful Construction Manager must recognize the role of each participant, understand the nature of the project, and utilize modern management tools to bring the project forward in a timely and cost-effective manner. In addition, the Construction Manager also has his or her own organization and staffing to navigate including those of the owner and the designer. The recipe for success is indeed a complicated one. Core concepts include: Cost estimating and schedule controls necessary for project productivity and quality control. How to manage the sustainable civil engineering infrastructure process. Role of construction management in civil engineering, and how a construction management program benefits all parties in the industry. The most critical construction methods and construction materials needed to deliver. The characteristics that a successful construction project manager needs to understand and utilize, including problem solving. The roles of the people involved in the planning, design, and construction process, and the tools required to manage and lead the people in the project. How modern CM practice emphasizes an expanded role for the construction management professional during the planning, design, and early construction process. Cost engineering and cost control, and how those will ensure an effective feedback system. Project administration procedures, communication protocols, and project planning. How the construction project manager is key to creating an atmosphere where the owner and designer support is established. Sustainable construction management and sustainable design best practices. Integrating safety programs and disaster prevention into sustainable construction practices. Sustainable facility management, energy management and renewable energy. Green building construction. Strategic planning and project financial analysis. Explores the legal and administrative world of projects.

Build a strong foundation in construction management and prepare for successful project leadership. Learn the skills to manage construction projects, from planning to execution.

"Construction Technology" is a fundamental course for construction engineering majors, aimed at cultivating students' understanding and mastery of the construction process and precautions for each part of the building, providing construction methods for students to build excellent building projects, and solving problems that may arise during actual construction. It has good applicability and practicality. Based on the knowledge and skill requirements in engineering project tasks and workflows, the course content is integrated and divided into eight modules: Introduction, Earthwork, Foundation and Foundation Engineering, Masonry Engineering, Reinforced Concrete Engineering, Pre stressed Concrete Engineering, Structural Installation Engineering, and Waterproofing Engineering. Teaching is organized on a project by project basis.

This course focuses on learning how to develop and manage a schedule. The first module provides an overview of the Construction Scheduling course. The second module introduces bar or Gantt charts and how they are used as scheduling tools. During the third module, learners will create activity precedence diagrams, also referred to as activity on node diagrams, which graphically represent the construction activities in a project and their relationships. The fourth module provides an overview of the types of construction activity relationships encountered in a construction project and how to represent them in an activity precedence diagram. Forward and backward pass calculations are covered in the fifth module, and during the sixth module, Professor Odeh discusses the importance of critical paths, including what it is and why it is important. By the end of this course, you will be able to: -Discover key project scheduling techniques and procedures -Learn how to develop and manage a schedule, and understand scheduling tools such as bar charts, activity on arrow, and activity on nodes -Explore the multiple relationships that connect all the construction activities in our project from start to finish -Learn about creating a network diagram, defining the importance of the critical path in a project network, and defining project activities float -Understand the fundamentals of bar charts, precedence diagrams, activity on arrow, Program -Evaluation and Review Technique (PERT), range estimating, linear project operations, and the line of balance (LOB)

This course expands the knowledge of a construction project manager to include an understanding of economics and the mathematics of money, an essential component of every construction project. Topics covered include the time value of money, the definition and calculation of the types of interest rates, and the importance of Cash Flow Diagrams. The course covers these topics in three sections. The first section focuses on the foundation of building the mathematics of money, often referred to as value of money. It also highlights the present value techniques and the internal rate of return from a construction manager point of view. The second section of the course focuses on vertical construction finance and the last part focuses on horizontal construction finance. Under the vertical construction finance, the instructor discusses real estate finance and how that has been done with more in-depth details and gives examples for students to solve with instructions. The last topic, horizontal finance, is divided into two parts. To begin, the instructor introduces vast details about public private partnership. This module highlights around three case studies about PPP projects, which would be an introduction to project financing in horizontal work. After introducing case studies, the instructor demonstrates the risks associated with construction finance. After that, similar to the previous three courses, the course finishes with emphasizing the importance of construction finance.

The Construction Management specialization is curated for professionals in the construction and civil engineering industry looking to advance their careers. Through this specialization, students will gain comprehensive industry knowledge along with the latest trends and development within the industry. This 5-course specialization will cover the major facets of construction management including project initiation and planning, scheduling techniques and procedures, cost estimating and control, and construction project financials. After students complete this specialization, they will have gained significant skills and tools to stay relevant and ahead of the curve in the world of construction management. This specialization is designed to build on the foundational skills developed in the Google Project Management Professional Certificate; earn a dual credential when you complete a Google Career Certificate and this specialization.

Learn about essential typography concepts in this 32-minute NPTEL-NOC IITM lecture covering the concept of space in typography, formal attributes of type design, optical breaks, and ink-traps. Explore important typographic elements including margins, indents, leading, word spacing, kerning, counter space, letter stroke contrast, axis, ligatures, and optical correction techniques that form the foundation of effective type construction.

Gain a comprehensive understanding of the construction industry with training in fundamentals, project management, blueprint reading, and professional skills. Learn the technical knowledge, leadership abilities, and communication skills needed to excel in modern construction roles.

The Construction Management specialization is curated for professionals in the construction and civil engineering industry looking to advance their careers. Through this specialization, students will gain comprehensive industry knowledge along with the latest trends and development within the industry. This 5-course specialization will cover the major facets of construction management including project initiation and planning, scheduling techniques and procedures, cost estimating and control, and construction project financials. After students complete this specialization, they will have gained significant skills and tools to stay relevant and ahead of the curve in the world of construction management. This specialization is designed to build on the foundational skills developed in the Google Project Management Professional Certificate; earn a dual credential when you complete a Google Career Certificate and this specialization.