The Structural Calculations course – Civil Engineering offers you the opportunity to enter a sector that is constantly growing and where there is high demand for workers. At present, the The design and construction of structures such as bridges, concrete reservoirs and metal tanks is essential for the development of safe and sustainable infrastructure. This course will enable you to acquire key skills for calculating and designing complex structures, with a particular focus on prestressed concrete and underground structures. You will learn how to apply advanced technical principles and use calculation tools that are essential in the field of civil engineering. By taking part in this online course, you’ll have the flexibility to study at your own pace, making the most of innovative digital resources and support from subject matter experts. Join us and take the first step towards a promising career in the world of civil engineering.
Structural Analysis – Type of Civil Engineering Project
Civil Engineering and Structures
40 hours
Introduction
Objectives
- To understand the principles of prestressed concrete and its application in civil engineering structures.
- To analyse the design and construction of underpasses or underground structures.
- Identify the characteristics and requirements of concrete reservoirs.
- To assess the components and structural design of metal tanks.
- Apply calculation methods for concrete structures in various civil engineering projects.
- To explain the regulations and standards governing the construction of concrete structures.
- Use digital tools to model structures in civil engineering projects.
Table of Contents
TEACHING UNIT 1. PRESTESSED CONCRETE
Introduction.
Materials.
Tension force. Instantaneous losses of pre-tension.
Deferred prestressing losses.
Calculation of prestressing forces in hyperstatic structures.
TEACHING UNIT 2. UNDERPASSES OR UNDERGROUND STRUCTURES.
Underpasses (I). Types
Underpass Structures (II). Applied Loads
Cylindrical sheets. Concepts and behaviour.
Preliminary design of cylindrical plates (I). Concept and calculation.
Preliminary design of cylindrical plates (II). Gables and edge beams.
TEACHING UNIT 3. CONCRETE STORAGE TANKS.
Design considerations for tanks.
Design elements in storage tanks. Principles for the design of rectangular reinforced concrete storage tanks.
Example of a calculation for the wall of a rectangular reinforced concrete tank.
Principles for the design of reinforced concrete cylindrical tanks.
Principles for analysing the base slab of a reinforced concrete tank. Example of a calculation for the base slab of a rectangular reinforced concrete tank.
TEACHING UNIT 4. METAL TANKS
Introduction. Design codes.
Types of tanks. Materials, joints and welds.
Design and calculation. Base and body.
Design of fixed roofs.
Calculation based on gauge pressure.
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