Presentations in your office - building structures
B1 Building design to Eurocode 2
Introduction to the Eurocode system; basis of design (EC0);
actions (EC1); EC2- materials; cover; flexure; shear; deflection;
axial; regulatory requirements; conversion strategy; training;
resources.
B2 Economic concrete framed buildings
Understanding frame costs; building performance; programme;
frame options; cost model studies; ECFE design manual with worked
examples; Concept software demonstration; resources.
B3 Hybrid construction
Definition; why use hybrid construction; holistic building
design; programme & procurement; best practice; options;
structural design & construction of components; case
studies.
B4 Post-tensioned slabs
Principles of prestressing; history; benefits; bonded &
un-bonded systems; floor layouts & initial sizing; design
constraints; construction; procurement; alterations &
demolition; case studies; resources.
B5 Flat slabs
Building performance; basics of flat slabs; initial sizing;
design methods; design and detailing issues design constraints;
reinforcement rationalisation; construction- formwork systems and
proprietary reinforcement systems; resources.
B6 Cellular Buildings
Definition; building performance; services integration; design
issues & constraints; transfer structures; construction options
tunnel and wall forms, twinwall, precast crosswall; floor systems;
case studies.
B7 Basements
Planning; options; waterproofing strategy & risk; ground
movements; construction methods; materials; structural design
including control of cracking; inspection; testing and maintenance;
resources.
B8 High-rise buildings
Structural planning; options- column & floor systems;
services integration; design issues & constraints; high
strength concrete; transfer structures; cores; basements; case
studies.
B9 Hospitals
Performance requirements; structural planning; services
integration; design constraints; floor response (vibration); cost
model study; construction systems - in-situ, hybrid and precast;
case studies.
B10 Offices
Performance requirements; structural planning; services
integration; utilisation of thermal mass; design constraints; cost
model study; construction systems - in-situ, hybrid and precast;
case studies.
B11 Schools
Government programmes - BSF, Academies, PCP; school design
guidance; BREEAM; performance requirements; cost model study;
construction options - in-situ, hybrid and precast; case studies;
resources.
How to book
To request a free technical presentation or a compilation of
presentations in your office, please contact your regional
engineer/architect or register at: cpd@concretecentre.com When
requesting a presentation please indicate:
- the topic(s) of interest
- location
- a number of suitable dates
- whether morning or afternoon session
- attendee information i.e. discipline, numbers (minimum of
15)
- availability of av equipment