Learn with our free Steel in Construction Academy

SiCA: Steel in Construction Academy is a self-learning online platform for those in, or joining, the construction industry focussed on the use of steel as the material of choice for construction applications and required performances.

Sustainable and circular construction, composite construction, steel performances, construction physics, applied stability, steel grades and qualities, and mechanical properties are just some of the topics covered in SiCA.

Approximately 80 lectures are currently available with more being added regularly.

New SiCA lecture! Welded connections

Our newest lecture – Generalities on welded connections - is part of the ‘Connection design: static loading’ series in our Steel in Construction Academy.

Where there are favourable working conditions, welding is the most economical way to make strong connections. Types and descriptions of welds are covered in this lecture, in addition to mechanical properties of materials, edge preparation and fit-up, and weld quality.

Published: 7 March 2024