The ‘Design of Industrial Buildings and High-Rise Buildings’ course is designed for you if you’re looking to excel in a booming sector with high demand for skilled workers. The Increasing urbanisation and the need for modern infrastructure are driving the construction of industrial units and skyscrapers – becoming an expert in these areas will open the door to unrivalled opportunities. This course will provide you with the essential skills for tackling the challenges of contemporary architectural design. You’ll learn the basics of From the design of industrial buildings to the structural analysis and design of high-rise buildings, developing the skills that will enable you to tackle large-scale projects with confidence and precision. Make the most of this opportunity to stand out in a competitive market and position yourself as a leader in architectural innovation. Enrolling on this course is the first step towards a promising future in architecture and engineering.
Design of industrial buildings and high-rise buildings
Architecture, construction and urban planning
40 hours
Introduction
Objectives
- To understand the basic principles of the design of modern, efficient industrial buildings.
- To analyse the regulations applicable to the structural design of high-rise buildings.
- Identify the key factors for optimising space in industrial buildings.
- Apply advanced techniques in the structural analysis of high-rise buildings.
- To evaluate technical solutions for improving sustainability in the design of industrial buildings.
- To develop innovative proposals for the design of high-rise structures.
- Incorporate safety and functionality criteria into the design of industrial buildings.
Table of Contents
TEACHING UNIT 1. INDUSTRIAL BUILDING DESIGN (I)
The industrial building. Constituent elements. Types
Foundations
Porticos (I). Typology
Beams (II). Calculations
Example of a calculation for a gable-roofed truss
TEACHING UNIT 2. INDUSTRIAL BUILDING DESIGN (II)
Bracing systems. Types
Roof and façade purlins. Design and calculation
Deck and façade bracing. Practical examples
Overhead cranes (I). Introduction
Overhead cranes (II). Operations and calculations
TEACHING UNIT 3. CALCULATION AND DESIGN OF HIGH-RISE BUILDINGS (I)
High-rise buildings. Introduction. General criteria
Porthole systems
Rigid core structure
Tubular structure
Bracing systems for lateral stability
TEACHING UNIT 4. CALCULATION AND DESIGN OF HIGH-RISE BUILDINGS (II)
Building porticos
Seismic analysis of buildings (I). Simplified method
Seismic analysis of buildings (II). Application example
Study of wind action
The effect of axial deformations