The Design of Industrial Warehouses and High-Rise Buildings 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 calculation skills for both industrial warehouses and towering high-rise buildings. By delving into the intricacies of structural integrity, space optimisation, and sustainable practices, you’ll gain a comprehensive understanding that sets 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 challenges of modern construction. Join us to stand at the forefront of architectural innovation and elevate your career prospects in this flourishing sector.
Design of Industrial Warehouses and High-Rise Buildings
This course is tailored for professionals and graduates in the engineering and construction sectors keen to expand or update their knowledge in the design of industrial warehouses and high-rise buildings. Ideal for those interested in mastering the intricacies of structural design, calculations, and innovative approaches in modern architectural projects.
40 hours
Arquitectura, edificación y urbanismo
Course objectives
- To understand principles of industrial warehouse design and apply them effectively.
- To analyse structural components of high-rise buildings and their applications.
- To develop skills to calculate load distribution in industrial warehouses.
- To learn about innovative materials for high-rise building construction.
- To evaluate safety standards in the design of industrial structures.
- To apply design software tools for high-rise building planning.
- To integrate sustainability in warehouse and high-rise building designs.
What does it prepare you for?
This course equips you to design industrial warehouses and high-rise buildings with precision and innovation. You will gain the ability to conceptualise and execute complex structural designs for warehouses, considering functionality and efficiency. Additionally, you'll develop skills in calculating and designing high-rise buildings, mastering the integration of safety and sustainability. By the course's end, you'll be adept at tackling diverse structural challenges in these specialised construction sectors.
Teaching units
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 facade purlins. Design and calculation
Roof and facade bracing. Practical examples
Overhead crane (I). Introduction
Overhead crane (II). Actions and calculation
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
Building seismic calculation (I). The simplified method
Building seismic calculation (II). Example
Study on wind pressure
Influence of axial deformations