The Structural Calculation course is your gateway to mastering the intricacies of modern engineering. In today’s rapidly evolving construction industry, the demand for skilled professionals who can efficiently analyse and predict structural behaviours is soaring. This course uniquely positions you to gain a deep understanding of structure types and connections, diving into stress analysis, including actions and efforts. You’ll explore the complexities of bending, shearing, and buckling, equipping you with the essential concepts and applications needed for success. Our focus is on providing you with the theoretical foundation and analytical skills that are highly sought after in the market. By enrolling, you are not just learning; you are investing in a future where your expertise in structural calculation will be indispensable. With the convenience of online learning, you can advance your skills and career prospects without geographical constraints. Don’t miss the opportunity to be at the forefront of structural engineering excellence.
Structural calculation
The Structural Calculation course is designed for professionals and graduates in the field who wish to expand or update their knowledge. It covers essential topics such as structure types and connections, stress analysis, and bending, shearing, and buckling concepts, providing practical applications to enhance understanding. Ideal for those seeking to deepen their skills in structural analysis.
40 hours
Civil Engineering and Structures
Course objectives
- To understand different structure types and their connections comprehensively.
- To analyse stress, actions, and efforts effectively in various structures.
- To evaluate bending, shearing, and buckling in structural elements accurately.
- To apply fundamental concepts of structural calculation in real-world scenarios.
- To interpret and utilise technical data for structural analysis confidently.
- To identify and solve common structural calculation problems efficiently.
- To develop a critical understanding of structural behaviour and dynamics.
What does it prepare you for?
This course equips you to analyse and design various structural types, understanding their connections and the stresses they endure. You'll gain the skills to assess actions and efforts on structures, mastering concepts like bending, shearing, and buckling. By the end of the course, you'll confidently apply fundamental principles to solve complex structural problems, enhancing your ability to innovate and optimise in structural engineering contexts.
Teaching units
UNIT 1. STRUCTURE TYPES AND CONNECTIONS
Structure types
Structure types according to their behavior
Structure types according to their deformation
Types of structural support elements: joints, embeddings and rollers
Types of connections in metal and concrete structures
UNIT 2. STRESS ANALYSIS: ACTIONS AND EFFORTS
Actions on structures
Ultimate Limit State (ULS) and Serviceability Limit State (SLS)
Calculation combinations
Efforts/stresses on structures
Structural design methods
UNIT 3. BENDING, SHEARING AND BUCKLING
Bending, shearing and flexo-compression calculation
Inestability types and solutions
Compressive buckling
Lateral torsional buckling
Denting and reinforceable profiles. Criteria and solutions
UNIT 4. FUNDAMENTAL CONCEPTS AND APPLICATION
Applying structural concepts
Deformation calculation
Beam calculation
Pillar calculation
Frame calculation