Design of Concrete Structures to EC2: Theory and Examples

This two-day course describes the Limit State Design theories and their application to reinforced concrete structures. It will then move on to examine, in particular, the requirements of EC2 and associated design models. Some comparisons with the current code BS8110 will be explore. The course includes design examples for a range of structural elements.

Aims and Objectives:

To enable delegates to:

• Describe the background to Eurocodes and the Limit State Design method for structural design
• Establish combinations of loadings on reinforced concrete structures using partial factors, e.g. permanent, variable and accidental action
• Explain characteristic material strengths of structural concrete and partial factors
• Establish the design procedure for structural phenomena on reinforced concrete at ultimate limit states (bending, shear, axial compression and their combinations) and serviceability limit states (cracking and deflection)
• Establish the design procedure for reinforced concrete elements, e.g. beams (rectangular and flanged), slabs (two-way and flat slabs), columns and simple foundations
• Explain the requirements for the detailing of reinforcement in concrete

Learning outcomes:

On completion of this course, delegates will be able to:

• Understand the background to Eurocodes and Limit States Design method
• Calculate design loads on reinforced concrete structures to Eurocodes (EN 1990, EN 1991 and EN 1992)
• Understand basic design principles of reinforced concrete subjected to bending, shear, axial compression and their combinations with consideration of cracking and deflection
• Analyse and design reinforced concrete elements in detail including beams (rectangular and flanged), slabs (two-way and flat), columns and simple foundations
• Describe the detailing requirements for reinforced concrete
  

Course Outline:

• Background to Eurocodes
• Basis of Structural Design - Limit State concepts, characteristic loads, characteristic material strengths and partial factors
• Cover Requirements for Fire, Bond and Durability
• Ultimate Limit State (ULS) - Flexure of single and doubly reinforced beams
• Serviceability Limit State (SLS) - Cracking and deflection
• Shear in Reinforced Concrete Beams
• Beams
• Flanged Beams
• Slabs - Two way spanning slabs
• Flat Slabs
• Columns - Short, slender and biaxial bending
• Simple Foundations
• Detailing Requirements

Mode of Delivery:

• Initial Assessment (Verbal discussion)
• Tutor Presentation
• Tutorial Design Problem Solving
• Programme Demo for Structural Design
• Feedback Activity

Benefits Perceived by Participants:

This course will provide face-to-face learning on design of reinforced concrete structures to Eurocode 2.

 

Intended for:

Engineers - relatively new to, or who wish to refresh their knowledge of, reinforced concrete design and its underlying principles. The course may also be of value to more experienced staff who wish to gain or extend their knowledge of the European code for the design of concrete building structures.

Pre-Course Requirements:

Delegates need to bring their own copies of the following Eurocodes and UK National Annexes:

• British Standards Institution "BS EN 1990: Eurocode - Basis of structural design", BSI, 2002, ISBN: 0 580 40186 3.
• British Standards Institution "UK National Annex for Eurocode 0 - Basis of structural design", BSI, 2002, ISBN: 0 580 44890 8.
• British Standards Institution, 2004, "BS EN 1992-1-1: Eurocode 2: Design of concrete structures - Part 1-1: General rules and rules for buildings", BSI, 2004, ISBN: 0 580 45191 7.
• British Standards Institution, 2004, "UK National Annex to Eurocode 2: Design of concrete structures - Part 1-1: General rules and rules for buildings", BSI, 2004, ISBN 0 580 47244 2.
• British Standards Institution, 2004, "BS EN 1992-1-2: Eurocode 2: Design of concrete structures - Part 1-2: General rules - Structural fire design", BSI, 2004, ISBN 0 580 45414 2.
  

Course Duration:

2 days (12 hrs) IPD/CPD

Locations:

Date	Venue
22nd September 2010	Cardiff	Book
23rd September 2010	Cardiff	Book

Fee:

£440 except for Belfast and Glasgow £460, Dublin £500 (exc. VAT)

All fees correct until end December 2010

All our courses can be offered as in-house training for further details please telephone: 01446 775959 or email: admin@symmonsmadge.co.uk