Sustainable Materials and Practices in Civil Engineering

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Webinar details

In 2021, construction activities globally rebounded to pre-pandemic levels. It was reported that the building and construction sector accounted for approximately 37% of energy- and process-related CO2 emissions and over 34% of global energy demand. Utilizing sustainable materials and implementing sustainable practices in civil engineering has become crucial for the sustainable development of our society.

This webinar will discuss the current trends in sustainable materials and practices in civil engineering, with a specific focus on building and construction. The life cycle of construction materials and relevant policies aimed at achieving efficient and resilient buildings and construction will also be covered.

• The webinar will be recorded and will be sent out to registered attendees afterwards.
• A certificate of attendance will be provided to attendees who request one near the end of the live webinar session.
• Please note: the time stated on this event is in UTC. You will need to convert this to your own time zone.

Key takeaways from this webinar

• The building and construction industry has been employing sustainable materials and adopting sustainable practices.
• There is considerable untapped potential for further advancements in sustainable materials and practices.
• Implementing relevant policies to promote the development of sustainable materials and practices can lead to a reduction in energy consumption.

Related courses

This webinar/topic relates to our school of Civil Engineering, particularly found in the following courses:

• 52896WA Advanced Diploma of Civil and Structural Engineering (Materials Testing)
• Online – Bachelor of Science (Civil & Structural Engineering)
• On-Campus – Bachelor of Science (Civil & Structural Engineering)
• Online – Master of Engineering (Civil: Structural)
• On-Campus – Master of Engineering (Civil: Structural)
• Graduate Certificate in Civil Engineering (Structural Analysis and Design)

About the presenter

Dr. Shasha Wang, EIT Lecturer 

Dr. Shasha Wang is an on-campus lecturer in civil engineering at the Engineering Institute of Technology (EIT), Melbourne Campus. She is a dedicated and passionate educator, having taught various engineering courses in both Australia and Singapore. Driven by a commitment to a student-centered, industry-oriented approach to engineering teaching, she brings enthusiasm to her role. Her research interests encompass cement-based materials, concrete structures under impact loading, high-performance concrete (HPC), ultra-high-performance concrete (UHPC), green concrete, low-carbon concrete structures, as well as the repair and rehabilitation of civil structures and infrastructures.