Sheet Piling and Cofferdams - Design (1.5 days)

Temporary works incurs a significant portion of the cost of a civil engineering or building project, and is potentially the most dangerous element. It is therefore essential that proper attention be paid to the economic design and safety aspects of these works. The method taught is based on Limit Equilibrium and complies with the Eurocode. It can be used for manual calculation of simple layouts and for verification of computer calculation of more complex arrangements.

Aims and Objectives:

At the end of the course, participants should be able to:

• Calculate the loads imposed on sheet pile structures in compliance with the Eurocode
• Identify the factors to be considered for a safe and economic design
• Be able to do simple sheet pile designs by hand, and to use these to check computer designs
• Identify the techniques for the design and safe construction of complicated layouts
  

Course Outline:

• Types of Sheet Pile
• Site investigation and Soil Properties
• Design Philosophy
• Pressure Diagrams
• Cantilever Design
• Free and Fixed Earth Methods of Propped Support
• Solution of Multi-Prop
• Ground Movements
• Software & Other Design Methods
• Walers and Struts
• Sources of Information

Mode of Delivery:

The Limit Equilibrium design method taught complies with Eurocode EN3-5, and is developed from BS8002 and CIRIA SP95 and C580, which are updates of the simple process used successfully in UK for the last 65 years. This can be used for manual work and for checking more complex computer-based designs, and is also available as software.

All design lectures are consolidated by short tutorials, so participants will need calculators.

The numbers accepted will be small to encourage questions and discussion so that personal experiences can be exchanged, and all can benefit from the lecturer's experience.

Benefits for the Participants:

On completion attendees should be able to do manual calculations of simple piling, and use the method to verify computer derived output of more complex schemes and of alternative solutions.

Intended for:

Engineers, designers, supervisors and technical staff working for public sector departments, clients, consultants, contractors or suppliers who supervise and design, sheet piling and temporary works.

Pre-Course Requirements:

Previous attendance on the Construction module, or at least practical knowledge of sheet piling practice would be an advantage.

A copy of the Arcelor Handbook Edition 8 would be useful for reference.

Course Duration:

1½ days (9 hrs.) CPD

Locations:

Date	Venue
13th September 2010	Glasgow	Book
14th September 2010	Glasgow	Book

Fee:

£330 except for Belfast and Glasgow £345(exc. VAT) per delegate

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