The Design of Industrial Warehouses and High-Rise Buildings This course is your gateway to mastering the art and science of creating the structural giants that shape our skylines and facilitate global trade. As urbanisation surges and industrial activities expand, the demand for skilled professionals in this field is skyrocketing. This course equips you with cutting-edge design and numeracy skills for both industrial warehouses and towering high-rise buildings. By exploring the intricacies of structural integrity, space optimisation and sustainable practices, you’ll gain a comprehensive understanding that will set you apart in the job market. With expert-led modules on the design of industrial warehouses and the calculation of high-rise structures, you’ll be well-prepared to tackle the the challenges of modern construction. Join us to be at the forefront of architectural innovation and boost your career prospects in this thriving sector.
Design of Industrial Warehouses and High-Rise Buildings
Architecture, construction and urban planning
40 hours
Introduction
Objectives
- To understand the principles of industrial warehouse design and apply them effectively.
- To analyse the structural components of high-rise buildings and their applications.
- To develop skills in calculating load distribution in industrial warehouses.
- To learn about innovative materials for the construction of high-rise buildings.
- To assess safety standards in the design of industrial structures.
- To apply design software tools to the planning of high-rise buildings.
- To incorporate sustainability into the design of warehouses and high-rise buildings.
Table of Contents
UNIT 1. DESIGN OF INDUSTRIAL WAREHOUSES (I)
Industrial warehouses: components and types
Foundations
Frames (I). Types
Frames (II). Calculation
Example of a gable frame
UNIT 2. DESIGN OF INDUSTRIAL WAREHOUSES (II)
Bracing systems. Types
Roof and façade purlins. Design and calculation
Roof and façade bracing. Practical examples
Overhead crane (I). Introduction
Overhead crane (II). Operations and calculations
UNIT 3. CALCULATION AND DESIGN OF HIGH-RISE BUILDINGS (I)
High-rise buildings. Introduction. General criteria
Rigid frame systems
Rigid-core structures
Tubular structures
Stiffening systems for lateral stability
UNIT 4. CALCULATION AND DESIGN OF HIGH-RISE BUILDINGS (II)
Building structural frames
Seismic design of buildings (I). The simplified method
Seismic analysis of buildings (II). Example
Study on wind pressure
Influence of axial deformations