Structural Engineering

This collection of videos show how to test concrete on-site in accordance with ASTM standards. Courtesy of Heidelberg Materials North America.

This YouTube video channel on all things concrete is the creation of U of Oklahoma professor Tyler Ley.

Open access to technical reports and two interactive tools: CRSI Explorer, a guide to concrete structures throughout history; and CRSI Concept, a preliminary design tool for the most common concrete floor systems.

This video explains why only certain sand can be used in concrete and why it is becoming so scarce (7.5 mins).

An online collection of articles on ready mixed concrete properties, testing, and performance.

Contains helpful guides on the proper mix preparation and use of concrete in civil engineering applications.

Provides an extensive collection of design resources and project profiles for precast and prestressed concrete.

An illustrated guide to the terminology and devices used in the post-tensioning process. Courtesy of the Post-Tensioning Institute.

Courtesy of the Portland Cement Association.

This United Nations Environmental Programme recommends switching to sustainable practices and better management of resources to prevent ecological devastation and a worldwide sand shortage.

An introduction to the material properties of concrete (9 min).

Measuring the mechanical performance of unreinforced concrete through destructive testing (8 min).