Structures & Infrastructure (Including EuroCodes)

The Online Hydroelasticity of Ship and Offshore Structure Training course focuses on the study of ship hydroelasticity for large vessels, emphasizing the importance of predicting wave-induced loads and vessel responses for designing and calculating large vessels' structures. The course targets engineers, scientists, ship management personnel, oil companies, classification societies, and shipbuilders. It covers topics such as basic hydrodynamics, seakeeping, and various methods for addressing hydroelasticity theory over a 2-day duration. Led by Dr. Ranadev Datta, the course offers a balance of theory and practice for practical application in the field.

The Online Design of Shallow Foundations Training course focuses on providing delegates with a detailed understanding of designing shallow foundations according to Eurocode 7. The course emphasizes practical design aspects such as footings, gravity walls, and slopes. By the end of the course, participants will be equipped to apply Eurocode 7 principles to real-world design scenarios. The course includes workshops on topics like road cutting, strip footing, and gravity walls, making it suitable for geotechnical engineers, civil engineers, and other professionals involved in shallow foundation design.

This two-day course focuses on providing current practices for designing, constructing, and maintaining highway drainage systems. It covers legislation, design standards, materials, and innovative solutions to achieve effective and sustainable drainage systems. Emphasis is placed on environmental aspects, Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems (SuDS), and flood risk mitigation. The course targets individuals involved in road design, construction, and maintenance management. Topics include surface water drainage, flood risk management, subsoil drainage, and maintenance of drainage systems. Expert presenters with extensive experience in the highways industry lead the course.

Online Risk and Reliability Training is a 2-day course focusing on theoretical and practical applications of risk and reliability engineering. Participants will learn about risk analysis, reliability engineering fundamentals, failure distributions, consequences, and Monte Carlo simulations. The course aims to equip attendees with the skills to analyze and mitigate risks effectively, make informed decisions in uncertain situations, and comply with safety regulations. Suitable for mechanical, process, and energy engineers seeking applied knowledge in risk and reliability engineering.

The Online Structure Integrity Analysis (Fatigue and Fracture) Training course focuses on providing engineers and scientists with a deep understanding of fatigue and fracture mechanics in structural design. Attendees will learn about stress/strain calculations, fatigue assessment, multiaxial fatigue, fracture mechanics, crack/flaw analysis, and material selection for fatigue and fracture resistance.

The Online Ground Investigation Training course focuses on understanding Eurocode 7 Part 2, the current European and British standard for ground investigation and testing. Delegates will learn how to plan investigations, report findings, and derive characteristic values for design. By the end of the course, participants will be equipped to apply these principles effectively in their work. The course covers standards for ground investigation, planning, ground characterization, and geotechnical reports. It is designed for geotechnical engineers, engineering geologists, civil engineers, and others involved in ground investigation and reporting.

The Online Eurocode 7 Training course aims to provide delegates with a solid understanding of the principles of Eurocode 7, the current European and British standard for geotechnical design. The course focuses on explaining the differences from traditional practices and other standards in the Eurocode suite, emphasizing design fundamentals essential for engineers. By the end of the course, participants will be able to apply Eurocode 7 principles to simple geotechnical designs.

The Virtual Cycling Infrastructure Design Training course is now offered through distance learning due to COVID-19. It covers designing safe and convenient cycling infrastructure in urban areas, emphasizing policy understanding, network planning, stakeholder engagement, and infrastructure maintenance. The course targets traffic and highway engineers and professionals involved in planning and street design. Topics include UK cycling policies, international best practices, network planning, stakeholder engagement, infrastructure design, and maintenance. The course aims to equip participants with the knowledge and skills to create effective cycling infrastructure.