Course Catalogue.

PART I: Behavior and Modelling of Different Lateral Load Structural Systems

After participating in this course you will be able to:

• Recognize different types of structural system used to provide lateral resistance for buildings
• Identify suitable lateral load structural system for each building
• Understand the behavior of different lateral load structural systems
• Understand the finite element modelling of different structural components

Description:
This webinar covers an introduction to the behavior of different lateral load structural resisting systems under lateral loads. As well, this webinar discusses the different methods to develop finite element models that accurately simulates the behavior of different lateral load structural system.

Sophisticated three-dimensional modelling, that truly simulates different types of buildings, requires engineers to understand the complex behavior of different lateral load structural systems and structural modelling using basic knowledge of Finite Element Method.

This webinar series provides an opportunity to learn the principles and techniques of structural modelling of different types of structures under lateral loads such as wind and seismic. The concepts and theories are explained thoroughly with conceptual examples, with no full numerical example due to the time restrain.

Course Outline :

• Different types of structural systems used to provide lateral resistance of different structures
• Analysis and modelling of frame structures under lateral loads
• Analysis and modelling of shearwall structures considering torsional effects
• Analysis and modelling of coupled shearwall buildings
• Behavior and modelling of wall-frame buildings

PART II: Code Procedures for Wind and Seismic Loads on Structures

After participating in this course you will be able to:

• Use the code procedures to calculate wind loads on different structures
• Understand the different experimental approaches to estimate wind loads on structures
• Use the code procedures to calculate seismic loads on different structures
• Recognize inelastic behavior and ductility of structures

Description:
To effectively apply the seismic and wind provisions of the National Building Code of Canada (NBCC) 2010, engineers need a thorough understanding of the fundamentals of earthquake and wind engineering.

This webinar provides an introduction to the National Building Code of Canada (NBCC) 2010 procedures to calculate the wind and seismic loads on buildings. Different approaches for wind load calculations on buildings using static, dynamic, or experimental methods are discussed. As well, the webinar covers both the static and response spectrum approaches to calculate seismic loads on buildings.

Sophisticated three-dimensional modelling, that truly simulates different types of buildings, requires engineers to understand the complex behavior of different lateral load structural systems and structural modelling using basic knowledge of Finite Element Method.

This webinar series provides an opportunity to learn the principles and techniques of structural modelling of different types of structures under lateral loads such as wind and seismic. The concepts and theories are explained thoroughly with conceptual examples, with no full numerical example due to the time restrain.

Course Outline:

Wind

• Wind provisions of the National Building Code of Canada NBCC (2010)
• Dynamic wind calculations
• Wind tunnel tests
• Force balance tests
• Pressure tests
• Aeroelastic tests

Seismic

• Inelastic behavior and ductility
• Seismic provisions of the National Building Code of Canada NBCC (2010)
• Response spectrum analyses

PART III: Industrial Buildings

After participating in this course you will be able to:

• Recognize different types of structural system used to provide lateral resistance for industrial buildings and low-rise steel buildings
• Identify different approaches to calculate wind and seismic loads on industrial buildings
• Understand the finite element modelling of different structural components

Description:
This webinar provides an introduction to the behavior of different lateral load structural resisting systems used for industrial and low-rise steel buildings. As well, this webinar discusses the different methods to develop finite element models that accurately simulates the behavior of different structural components of steel industrial buildings.

Sophisticated three-dimensional modelling, that truly simulates different types of buildings, requires engineers to understand the complex behavior of different lateral load structural systems and structural modelling using basic knowledge of Finite Element Method.

This webinar series provides an opportunity to learn the principles and techniques of structural modelling of different types of structures under lateral loads such as wind and seismic. The concepts and theories are explained thoroughly with conceptual examples, with no full numerical example due to the time restrain.

Course Outline :

• Wind loads on low-rise and industrial buildings
• Seismic loads on industrial buildings
• Sloped roofs diaphragms
• Analysis and modelling of braced frame structures under lateral loads
• Tension only bracing system
• Flexible, semi-rigid, and rigid diaphragms

PART IV: Selected Topics in Modelling of Structural Components

After participating in this course you will be able to:

• Understand the finite element modelling of some selected structural components
• Understand the behavior and modelling of different floor systems and diaphragms effect
• Identify the effect of modelling techniques on the response of structures

Description:
This webinar discusses selected topics in modelling of structural components and their effects on the overall structural response. The finite element modelling techniques and concepts are illustrated for these selected topics.

Sophisticated three-dimensional modelling, that truly simulates different types of buildings, requires engineers to understand the complex behavior of different lateral load structural systems and structural modelling using basic knowledge of Finite Element Method.

This webinar series provides an opportunity to learn the principles and techniques of structural modelling of different types of structures under lateral loads such as wind and seismic. The concepts and theories are explained thoroughly with conceptual examples, with no full numerical example due to the time restrain.

Course Outline :

• Analysis of different floor systems
• Seismic directional loading and torsional sensitivity
• Rigid and Semi-rigid Diaphragms
• Post-cracking/effective stiffness of concrete elements
• Modelling shearwalls with discontinuous
• Modelling of beam-column connection

Who Should Attend:

• Structural Engineers
• Design Engineers
• Engineering Consultants
• Project Engineers
• Contractors
• City Engineers