Design of Reinforced Concrete Structures

Reinforced concrete is the predominate material in civil and structural engineering projects, delivering performance, versatility and economy to design, analysis and construction.

UK practice follows Eurocode 2 (EN 1992) and this comprehensive two-day course explores the practical application of design principles to produce safe efficient designs to the current design codes.

The course comprises notes, presentations, workshops and delegate interaction in delivering the key aspects of modern design in reinforced concrete.

The principles of design and analysis methods, and the relationship between structural mechanics and Eurocode 2 establish the basis for this hands-on course.

Consideration of bending, shear, axial resistance and deflection enable the delegate to understand and develop design solutions to slabs, columns, beams and simple foundations. The essential elements of structural detailing, workmanship and materials complete the course and equip the delegate with a broad design capability in reinforced concrete. Additional topics such as torsion, strut-and-tie methods, fatigue and crack control will also be explained.

The tutor is a chartered civil and structural engineer with extensive practical experience in the design of building and civil engineering structures. He also lectures on structural design, delivers numerous industry-training courses and is the author of a detailing number of publications on the design of concrete structures.

The course is highly interactive with numerous worked examples and tutorials based on practical design problems. Delegate participation is actively encouraged throughout.

Objectives

At the end of the course each delegate should:

Understand the design methods, material specifications and structure of Eurocode 2
Recognise the link between the fundamental principles of Structural Mechanics and Eurocode 2
Understand the design and analysis requirements for

• Bending
• Shear
• Axial resistance
• Punching shear
• Strut-and-tie methods
• Torsion
• Prestressing
• Understand how to ensure the serviceability limit state required are met.
• Be capable of designing beams, slabs and columns in reinforced concrete to meet the requirements of Eurocode 2
• Appreciate the geotechnical and structural aspects of spread foundations
• Appreciate the key aspects of detailing

Intended for

This course is for staff from Contractor, Design, and Client organisations including: Civil and Structural Engineers and Design Managers who need a hands-on introduction to practical concrete design.

Outline Programme

• Introduction to Eurocode 2
• Materials, durability, structural analysis
• Fire resistance
• Flexural design with design exercise
• Shear design with design exercise
• Punching shear
• Axial resistance with design exercise
• Strut-and-tie
• Serviceability with design exercise
• Prestressing
• Fatigue
• Flat slabs
• Foundations
• Detailing of structural elements
• Overview of precast, plain and lightweight concrete

Course Duration:2 Days

Cost:£575 + VAT

Reinforced Concrete Structures Training Glasgow, Edinburgh, Inverness, Aberdeen, Dunfermline and other sites throughout the UK including onsite closed company courses are available.

Reinforced Concrete Structures Training Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Kuwait, Abu Dhabi, Dubai, India, Ghana and Nigeria is also available.