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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 Development and Applications of Special Concretes online course aim to acquaint the participants with the application and development of special concretes widely used in diverse construction environments. The program provides an insightful view of construction methods, concrete materials, and matter analysis on specific benchmarks.
The Development and Applications of Special Concretes certification course also introduce learners to basic principles of standard concrete, chemical admixtures, cement hydration, and pitfalls of concrete’s properties. Students will also discover the key ingredients used in making special concretes. They will understand the significance of special concretes in the practice of concrete engineering.
The Development and Applications of Special Concretes program by Swayam will provide information about various concretes, including high-strength, fiber-reinforced, self-compacting, anti-washout underwater, and roller-compacted concrete. The practical aspects of special concretes will also be discussed in detail. Candidates will also study quality issues and test methods of the materials.
The Highlights
- An offering of IIT Kanpur
- Elective course type
- Construction Materials Technology/Civil Engineering category
- Postgraduate level program
- Offline exam
- Self-directed learning
- Eight-week long course
- Exam and enrolment dates on the Swayam portal
- Certification available
- Online course
Important dates
Course Commencement Date
Start Date : 20 Jan, 2025
End Date : 14 Mar, 2025
Enrollment Date
Start Date : 27 Jan, 2025
Other
End Date : 14 Feb, 2025
Certificate Exam Date
Start Date : 23 Feb, 2025
Programme Offerings
- A shareable certificate
- Industry-expert instructors
- Free course access
- Eight weeks of training
- assignments
- Written exam
- online learning
- video lectures
- Self-paced learning
- learning material.
Courses and Certificate Fees
| Fees Informations | Certificate Availability | Certificate Providing Authority |
|---|---|---|
| INR 1000 | yes | IIT Kanpur |
- Interested candidates can access the Development and Applications of Special Concretes program for free.
- The examination fee (optional) is Rs 1,000 only.
Development and Applications of Special Concretes fee structure
Course option | Fee |
Development and Applications of Special Concretes (Access only) | Free |
Development and Applications of Special Concretes (Exam fee) | Rs. 1,000 |
Eligibility Criteria
Education
Candidates must have a foundational-level understanding of construction processes and concrete materials to enrol in the Development and Applications of Special Concretes course. Also, they should be familiar with concepts like quality control, expected performance, etc.
Certification Qualifying Details
Besides, participants need to achieve a final score of 40% or more to be eligible for the Development and Applications of Special Concretes certification. This score is the sum of the average assignment score (best six assignments out of eight) with 25% weightage and the written exam score with 75% weightage. One needs to score at least 10/25 in assignments and 30/75 in the exam to receive the course completion certificate.
What you will learn
The Development and Applications of Special Concretes syllabus cover essential topics related to the special concrete and its use in different construction scenarios. After the completion of the course, you should understand:
- The common link between normal and special concretes
- Applications of special concrete in many construction environments
- Issues involved in special concretes development
- Principles of normal concrete
- Development of different kinds of special concretes
Who it is for
The Development and Applications of Special Concretes course is primarily aimed at practicing professionals in the field of concrete construction. It will also prove highly beneficial to postgraduate students of Civil Engineering.
Admission Details
Step 1 – Click on this link - https://onlinecourses.nptel.ac.in/noc25_ce12/preview. The course page of Development and Applications of Special Concretes will open in your web browser.
Step 2 – At the top of this webpage, click on the ‘Sign-in/Register’ option to reach the registration page.
Step 3 – Either tap the ‘Sign up now’ hyperlink to create a new account or link an existing account (Google, Microsoft, or Facebook) to log in to the Swayam website.
Step 4 – Lastly, hit the ‘Join’ button on the Development and Applications of Special Concretes course page. You should now be enrolled in the online program successfully.
Application Details
Admission to the Development and Applications of Special Concretes online program does not require submitting an application form. Just visit the Swayam website, register for an account, provide basic info like educational background, email ID, name, etc. and join the course.
The Syllabus
Evaluation process
Swayam will publish the online registration form link on its portal. Interested participants must fill the form, check exam center details and pay the exam fee.
The proctored exam for the Development and Applications of Special Concretes certification will take place in two sessions at designated exam centers. The morning session will be from 9 am to 12 pm and the afternoon session from 2 pm to 5 pm. Details about the exam date can be viewed on the Swayam website.
Instructors
IIT Kanpur Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Kanpur, accredits the Development and Applications of Special Concretes program.
No, it is voluntary to sit in the Development and Applications of Special Concretes course exam. However, no certificate will be provided to the students who choose to learn without appearing in the written exam.
Prof Sudhir Misra, Professor at IIT Kanpur's Department of Civil Engineering, will be your instructor for the Development and Applications of Special Concretes course.
Eligible candidates will receive an e-certificate (digital format).