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Medium Of InstructionsMode Of LearningMode Of Delivery
EnglishSelf StudyVideo and Text Based

Course Overview

Nations are competing to build new construction marvels. The boom in the construction industry accelerated the research and introduction of the latest tools and materials in the sector. If you are from a civil engineering background or anyone who wants to learn the new and modern materials used in construction, join the Modern Construction Materials that is offered jointly by   IIT Madras and Swayam

Modern Construction Materials Certification Course prolongs 12 weeks. The online programme has the recognition and approval of the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE). Though the online programme is offered by Swayam free of cost, an exam fee of Rs. 1000  is to be paid by the learners to appear for the certification qualifying examination. 

Modern Construction Materials online course is led by Prof. Ravindra Gettu who is a faculty member of IIT Madras. Swayam stipulates that the learners must have the knowledge and understanding of architecture and civil engineering to be eligible for enrolling in the online programme.  

The Highlights

  • Onlinprogramme
  • Undergraduate level
  • E-certificate 
  • AICTE-approved
  • Offered by Swayam

Programme Offerings

  • Certificate of completion
  • Conceptual understanding
  • AICTE-approved certificate

Courses and Certificate Fees

Fees InformationsCertificate AvailabilityCertificate Providing Authority
INR 1000yesIIT Madras (IITM)

Swayam does not specify any  Modern Construction Materials Certification Fee except the exam fee of Rs. 1000 for the certification qualifying examination. 

Modern Construction Materials Fee Structure

Name of the Course

Fee Amount in INR

Modern Construction Materials

Rs. 1000 (Exam Fee)


Eligibility Criteria

Academic Qualifications

  • To be eligible for enrolling in the online program on modern construction materials,  the learners are required to have knowledge of architecture or civil engineering. 

Certification Qualifying Details

  • The candidates of the  Modern Construction Materials online course will be provided with certification only if they meet the certification qualifying factors. They are to score a 75% mark out of 100 in the certification qualifying exam along with 25% in 8 out of 12  assignments. 

What you will learn

Civil Engineering skills

Modern Construction Materials Certification Syllabus will guide you through the construction materials and their scientific bases. Likewise, the online programme will help you get a sheer glimpse of modern building materials, modern home building materials, the structure of solids, atomic bonding, thermal properties and the like. Through the programme, you can also learn the modern construction materials in civil engineering, concrete, glass and waterproofing materials in depth. 


Who it is for

Modern Construction Materials Classes can be pursued by undergraduate, postgraduate, MPhil and PhD from civil engineering and the students of BE, BTech, ME/MTech, BArch, MArch, and MS. Plus, the course is ideal for professionals such as civil engineer.


Admission Details

To get enrolled in the  Modern Construction Materials Training, follow the steps provided below: 

Step 1- Register and log in to the Swayam portal. 

Step 2- Browse the official URL https://onlinecourses.nptel.ac.in/noc22_ce13/preview and get started with the online certification programme. 

The Syllabus

  • Prologue – Intro. to the course
  • Science, Engineering and Technology of Materials- 1&2
  • Atomic Bonding-1

  • Atomic Bonding-2
  • Structure of Solids-1
  • Structure of Solids-2&3

  • Movement of Atoms
  • Development of Microstructure-1
  • Development of Microstructure-2

  • Surface Properties
  • Response to Stress-1
  • Response to Stress-2&3

  • Failure Theories
  • Fracture Mechanics-1
  • Fracture Mechanics-2

  • Rheology & Thermal properties
  • Review of Const. Materials & Criteria for Selection
  • Wood and Wood Products-1

  • Wood and Wood Products-2
  • Wood and Wood Products-3
  • Polymers

  • Fibre Reinforced Polymers-1&2
  • Metals-1
  • Metals-2

  • Metals-3
  • Bituminous Materials-1
  • Bituminous Materials-2

  • Concrete-1
  • Concrete-2
  • Concrete-3

  • Concrete-4
  • Concrete-5
  • Glass - Guest Lecture
  • Glass - Guest Lecture

  • Waterproofing Materials
  • Polymer Floor Finishes
  • Anchors

Evaluation process

The candidates of  Modern Construction Materials Certification by Swayam should attend a proctored certification qualifying exam conducted at one of the designated exam centres to get the certificate after the online programme. 

Instructors

IIT Madras (IITM) Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: Which IIT is offering the Modern Construction Materials online course in collaboration with Swayam?

The online certification programme is offered by IIT Madras along with Swayam.

2: Who is the faculty of IIT Madras who supervises the Modern Construction Materials online certification?

The online programme on modern construction materials is supervised by Prof. Ravindra Gettu.

3: How many have enrolled in the online certificate course so far?

So far, 3804 have enrolled in the online programme offered by IIT Madras. 

4: How long does the learner need to complete the online programme on modern construction material?

The learners will need 12 weeks to finish the course proceedings completely.

5: Is there any prerequisite to joining the online course?

Yes, the learners must have knowledge of architecture or civil engineering to be eligible for the programme. 

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