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

Description
This webinar introduces the behaviour of different lateral load structural resisting systems under lateral loads. This webinar also discusses the different methods to develop finite element models that accurately simulate the behaviour of additional lateral load structural systems.

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

This webinar series provides an opportunity to learn the principles and techniques of structural modelling of different types of concrete 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 time restraints.

Course Outline :

• Different types of structural systems are used to provide lateral resistance of different concrete 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
• Behaviour 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
• Use the code procedures to calculate seismic loads on other structures
• Recognize inelastic behaviour and ductility of structures

Description
Engineers need a thorough understanding of earthquake and wind engineering fundamentals to apply the seismic and wind provisions of the National Building Code of Canada (NBCC) 2020.

This webinar introduces the National Building Code of Canada (NBCC) 2020 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. This webinar also covers the static and response spectrum approaches to calculate seismic loads on buildings.

Sophisticated three-dimensional modelling, which truly simulates different types of buildings, requires engineers to understand the complex behaviour of different lateral load structural systems and structural modelling using basic knowledge of the 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 time restraints.

Course Outline

Wind

• Wind provisions of the National Building Code of Canada NBCC (2020)
• Dynamic wind calculations

Seismic

• Inelastic behaviour and ductility
• Seismic provisions of the National Building Code of Canada NBCC (2020)
• Response spectrum analyses

PART III: Concrete Foundations of Industrial Buildings

After participating in this course, you will be able to:

• Recognize different types of foundation systems used to support industrial buildings and low-rise buildings
• Understand the finite element modelling of different foundation systems

Description
This webinar introduces the behaviour of different foundation systems used for industrial and low-rise buildings. This webinar also discusses the different methods to develop finite element models that simulate the behaviour of different foundation systems of industrial buildings.

Sophisticated three-dimensional modelling, which truly simulates different types of buildings, requires engineers to understand the complex behaviour of different lateral load structural systems and structural modelling using basic knowledge of the 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 time restraints.

Course Outline :

• Analysis and modelling of braced frame structures under lateral loads
• Tension-only bracing system
• Different types of foundation systems
• Retaining walls
• Sheet Pile walls
• Compression-only area springs
• Rock anchors

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 behaviour and modelling of different concrete floor systems and the diaphragms effect
• Identify the effect of modelling techniques on the response of structures

Description
This webinar discusses selected topics in modelling 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, which truly simulates different types of buildings, requires engineers to understand the complex behaviour of different lateral load structural systems and structural modelling using basic knowledge of the 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 time restraints.

Course Outline :

• Analysis of different concrete floor systems
• One-way and two-way slabs
• Flat plate and Flat slabs
• Steel decks
• Post-cracking/effective stiffness of concrete elements
• Conventional shear walls
• Ductile shear walls

Who Should Attend

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