Title:
Educational Resources for Teaching Advanced Concrete Materials and Structural Design
Author(s):
Sriramya Nair, Cameron D. Murray, Benjamin Z. Dymond
Publication:
Symposium Paper
Volume:
367
Issue:
Appears on pages(s):
01-10
Keywords:
Engineering education, civil engineering, advanced reinforced concrete, advanced concrete materials, educational resources, faculty network, teaching workshop, 318 PLUS, Concrete International
DOI:
10.14359/51750588
Date:
3/1/2026
Abstract:
Teaching college students advanced concrete materials and structural concrete design is a challenging task because students have a myriad learning styles, and instructors are often ill equipped to meet students where they are with appropriate experience and teaching-related resources. This disconnect can create several bottlenecks to learning, especially within courses that present advanced concrete topics that are more complex and challenging. This paper outlines a special publication series related to best practices and lessons learned for teaching advanced concrete materials and structural design by experts in the field from across the United States. Furthermore, this introductory paper outlines the history of teaching and learning resources at the American Concrete Institute (ACI) and provides a high-level overview of other technical concrete-focused resources and teaching development resources that can be used to bridge the gap between teaching and learning challenging concrete subjects. The goal of this special publication is to provide a resource for anyone that accepts the challenge of teaching advanced concrete materials and structural design, from a new instructor to an experienced professor.
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