Structures Training

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.

The Online Fixed Offshore Structures Training course aims to provide engineers and scientists with the necessary knowledge to assess the dynamics of fixed offshore structures. Topics covered include wave and earthquake analysis, structural response under random loading, extreme and fatigue loading, and vortex-induced vibration. The course is suitable for professionals in the offshore structures industry, including engineers, scientists, oil company personnel, and students on specialist offshore engineering courses. The course offers a balance of theory and practice through illustrated examples.

The Online Design Ship Structures Training Course focuses on ship structure design principles and rules, including load determination, scantling determination, and design verification techniques. The course targets engineers and scientists involved in ship design, ship management, oil companies, classification societies, and shipbuilders.

The Online Metallic Material and Structures Training course consists of 4 lectures totaling 6 hours. It aims to introduce lightweight metallic materials and structures, covering material basics, manufacturing processes, design case studies, and recycling progress. The course targets Engineers, Operations’ managers, Applied Scientists, and Technologists involved in designing lightweight structures. Lectures are delivered by Professor Shouxun Ji, a renowned expert in lightweight materials and structures, focusing on developing advanced materials for various industries.

The Online Structural Reliability Training is split into two parts, aiming to introduce participants to reliability concepts. The webinars, led by Dr. Boulent Imam, cover topics such as structural safety, random variables, and the First Order Reliability Method. Attendees will learn how to estimate the probability of structural failure and understand concepts like limit state codes and partial factors.

The Online Life Cycle Management Structure Training Course aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of life cycle performance management strategies for engineering structures. It covers deterioration mechanisms, inspection, diagnosis, repair technologies, and life-end strategies. The course targets engineers and scientists involved in structural design, offering a balance of theory and practice. Lectures by Dr. You DONG from The Hong Kong Polytechnic University cover topics such as infrastructure sustainability, deterioration modeling, risk assessment, and intelligent inspection. The course spans 2 days and includes lecture notes in advance.

The Online Composite Material Training Course offers a comprehensive overview of composite materials, covering their functionalities, engineering processes, design, analysis, manufacturing, and testing methods. The course includes case studies to illustrate challenges faced in designing advanced composite structures. Aimed at engineers, operations managers, scientists, and technologists interested in lightweight composite material and structure design, the course provides valuable insights for those involved in designing and managing various engineering structures. The course consists of four lectures totaling six hours, delivered by Dr. Mohammad Fotouhi.

This online Finite Element for Marine Structures Training course covers topics such as Matrix Algebra, Differential Equations, and FEM-Weighted Residue Approach. It aims to provide engineers and scientists involved in onshore and offshore structures with the necessary knowledge for design, operation, and assessment. The course includes lectures on Finite Element Analysis, stiffness matrices for 1D, 2D and 3D FEA, structural dynamics, and case studies. The lecturer, Dr. Deepak Kumar, brings expertise in structural dynamics and offshore structures. The course spans 2 days and is suitable for those seeking to enhance their understanding of Finite Element Analysis.