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Building Pathology: The Science Behind Why Buildings Fail 

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Overview

Understand the science behind built environment failures, and diagnose and repair the problems affecting your buildings.

Duration

4 weeks

Total fee

2,763

Mode of learning

Online

Credential

Certificate

Building Pathology: The Science Behind Why Buildings Fail
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Highlights

  • Earn a certificate upon completion
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Building Pathology: The Science Behind Why Buildings Fail
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More about this course
  • In the built environment, with all of the different building materials used, environmental conditions, and other factors, there are countless possibilities for error
  • On this four-week course from Universiti Malaya, you’ll learn the science behind building defects, including how to diagnose and deal with them
  • By the end, you’ll be ready to take on any building pathology you are faced with

Building Pathology: The Science Behind Why Buildings Fail
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FutureLearn 
Curriculum

Introduction to the science of defect

Welcome to the course

Building Defects

Scientific Method as Investigative Tools

Weekly wrap up

Defects caused by water/moisture

Why is moisture detrimental to buildings?

Dampness & Condensation

Moisture and Building Materials

Weekly wrap up

Defects on Timber

Timber and wood products in construction

Timber defect - inherent

Timber conversion defects

Defects in construction woods

Weekly wrap up

Defects on Concrete

Concrete in construction

Defects of fresh concrete

Defects of hardened concrete

Weekly wrap up

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