Structures & Infrastructure (Including EuroCodes)

The Online Seismic Assessment Training Course provides a theoretical framework for understanding seismic design for various structures. It consists of 8 lectures over 2 days covering seismic design basics, dynamic analysis, and code-related design principles. Participants will learn about structural response under dynamic loading and gain knowledge of technologies for checking structures' response to seismic loading. The course is suitable for Engineers, Operations’ Managers, Applied Scientists, and Technologists involved in the design, assessment, and management of engineering structures.

The Online Structural Reliability Training Course focuses on teaching the basic concept of structural reliability analysis, emphasizing the importance of considering uncertainties in design variables. The course covers statistics, probability, types of uncertainties, and analysis techniques like FORM & SORM. Participants will also receive a demonstration of the software STRUREL by ERACONS. Suitable for mechanical, process, and energy engineers, the course aims to provide applied knowledge on structural reliability. Lecturers include Prof Purnendu Das, Dr Srinivas Sriramula, and Dr Wolfgang Betz.

Online Seismic Structure Training provides a theoretical framework for understanding seismic assessment and retrofit for various structures. The course consists of 4 lectures covering static and dynamic nonlinear analysis, introducing software packages SeismoBuild and SeismoStruct. Attendees will gain knowledge of technologies for structural assessment under seismic loading. Engineers, Operations’ Managers, Applied Scientists, and Technologists involved in design, assessment, and management of engineering structures will benefit from this course. The lectures are delivered by Dr. Stelios Antoniou and Dr. Fanis Moschas, experts in earthquake engineering and structural health monitoring.

The Online Floating Offshore Structures Training course introduces engineers and scientists to the design and assessment of floating offshore structures, focusing on concepts like FPSOs, semi-submersibles, TLPs, and Spars. The course is suitable for professionals in the offshore industry, including those from oil and wind energy companies, classification societies, and offshore structure fabricators. Led by Professor Nigel Barltrop, the program offers a balance of theory, practice, and worked examples over two days.

The Online Floating Structures Analysis Training course focuses on the assessment of rigid-body and structural response of floating offshore concepts like FPSOs, semi-submersibles, TLPs, and Spars due to various loadings. It targets engineers, scientists, and industry personnel involved in offshore structure design. Led by Professor Nigel Barltrop, the course offers a blend of theory, practice, and examples over two days. Topics covered include wave theory, structure motion, fatigue assessment, and more. The course aims to equip participants with the necessary tools for analyzing floating structures in deeper waters.

The Online FAST Program Training Course focuses on utilizing the OpenFAST wind turbine simulation tool to analyze wind turbine configurations, including onshore and offshore structures. The course is designed for engineers and scientists involved in the design and analysis of offshore floating wind turbine structures, offering a balance of theory and practice. The program covers topics such as wind modeling, aerodynamic and structural modeling, and simulation of fixed-bottom and floating offshore wind turbines. Dr. Yang Yang, an expert in offshore wind turbines, leads the course.

The Online Asphalt Training Course, led by Tutor Jeff Farrington, covers various aspects of asphalt technology and road maintenance. The course aims to educate participants on why asphalt roads fail, basic technology, surface treatments, and more. Part A focuses on topics like warm asphalts, surface courses, and overlaying concrete, while Part B delves into dealing with tar, recycled asphalt, and the use of asphalt in SUDS. The course is delivered online over two mornings, with additional support via email.

The Structural Robustness and Disproportionate Collapse in Buildings Training Course is designed for practicing engineers to learn how to fully design structurally robust buildings to prevent disproportionate collapse. The course covers designing buildings of Class 1 – 2B, alterations/change of use of existing buildings, and touches on Class 3 buildings. It is suitable for newly Chartered or almost Chartered Engineers and experienced engineers looking to understand the updated requirements for designing robust structures. The course includes workshops, teaching sessions, and practical exercises to develop skills in robustness compliance and building design.