Design of Structural Steel Members According to CSA S16
Fee: $3,205 / Online / Aug 10 - 13, 2027 / Course Code: 18-0802-ONL27
OVERVIEW
Please note, This instructor-led course has specific dates and times:
This course is held online over 4 days on the following schedule (All times in Eastern Time Zone): 9:30 am to 5:30 pm Eastern (Will include the usual breaks) Recommended Reference Participants are encouraged to have access to the latest edition of the Handbook of Steel Construction, published by the Canadian Institute of Steel Construction, to support their understanding of the course material. This handbook is recommended but not mandatory.
SYLLABUS
Day 1:
Foundations and Principles:
- Introduction to Design of Structural Steel Members According to CSA S16
- Industry Codes, Standards, and Regulatory Framework
- Core Principles of Design of Structural Steel Members According to CSA S16
- Common Materials, Components, and Terminology
- Field Inspection and Documentation Practices
- Case Studies from Recent Canadian Projects
Day 2:
Design and Implementation:
- Design of Structural Steel Members According to CSA S16: Design Considerations
- Analysis Techniques and Calculation Workflows
- Sizing, Selection, and Specification
- Integration with Existing Systems
- Hands-On Design Exercise
Day 3:
Operations, Maintenance, and Troubleshooting:
- Commissioning, Testing, and Acceptance Criteria
- Routine Inspection and Preventive Maintenance
- Common Failure Modes and Root-Cause Analysis
- Repair, Retrofit, and Rehabilitation Strategies
- Documentation and Compliance Reporting
Day 4:
Advanced Topics and Project Application:
- Emerging Technologies and Industry Trends
- Risk Assessment and Mitigation
- Cost Estimation and Project Planning
- Capstone: Applying Design of Structural Steel Members According to CSA S16 to a Real Project
- Group Discussion, Q&A, and Wrap-Up
INSTRUCTOR
Associate Professor in Structural Engine — Carleton University
Ottawa , ON
Dr. Sadeghian is an Associate Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Carleton University. Prior to joining Carleton, he worked at the Structural Group of Arup in Toronto. He received his Ph.D. and MASc degrees from the University of Toronto, and his BASc from the University of Tehran.
With over 10 years of experience in teaching, research, and consulting, Dr. Sadeghian is a registered PEng with Professional Engineers Ontario. He has authored more than 35 peer-reviewed scientific publications in different areas of structural engineering. His research interests mainly focus on seismic design and assessment of buildings, nonlinear analysis, the behaviour of aging and repair structures, and structures built using innovative materials and construction techniques.
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