TRAINING.

Overview

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Evaluate stability, buckling behavior, and failure modes in steel structural systems
• Design and assess bolted and welded connections for strength, performance, and reliability
• Apply seismic and fire-resistant design strategies to improve structural resilience
• Analyze complex steel systems using advanced structural analysis approaches, including FEA
• Integrate sustainability considerations into steel design decisions

Description

Steel structures are expected to perform reliably under increasingly complex loading, environmental, and regulatory conditions. Challenges related to stability, connection performance, seismic demand, and fire exposure require more advanced analysis and design approaches than those used in conventional practice.

This course addresses these challenges by strengthening the ability to evaluate structural behaviour and make sound design decisions across a range of real-world conditions. Key areas include stability and buckling, connection design, and the performance of steel systems subjected to extreme events such as earthquakes and fire.

Through a structured, application-focused approach, this course develops practical capabilities in advanced analysis methods, including finite element modelling, while reinforcing decision-making related to safety, reliability, and long-term performance.

Who Should Attend

This course is designed for:

• Structural and design engineers working with steel systems
• Engineering consultants involved in advanced analysis or design review
• Project managers responsible for complex structural projects
• Contractors and inspectors engaged in steel construction and performance verification
• Technical professionals seeking to strengthen applied steel design capabilities

Special Requirements

Participants should have access to the Handbook of Steel Construction, 12th edition. 

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Syllabus

Introduction

• Overview of Steel Structures
• Importance of Advanced Design

Material Properties

• Types of Steel Used in Construction
• Mechanical Properties of Steel

Design Principles

• Ultimate Limit State design
• Serviceability Limit State design

Structural Analysis

• Methods of Analysis
• Finite Element Analysis (FEA)

Connections in Steel Structures

• Types of Connections
• Design of Bolted and Welded Connections

Stability and Buckling

• Types of Buckling
• Design Considerations for Stability

Seismic Design

• Seismic Performance of Steel Structures
• Design Strategies for Earthquake Resistance

Fire Resistance

• Behaviour of Steel Structures in Fire
• Fire Protection Measures

Sustainability in Steel Construction

• Environmental Impact of Steel
• Sustainable Design Practices

Case Studies

• Examples of Advanced Steel Structures
• Lessons Learned from Real-World Applications

Conclusion

• Summary of Key Points
• Future Trends in Steel Structure Design

Instructor

Mohamed Khalil, Ph.D., P.Eng., MBA

Dr. Mohamed Khalil has over 20 years of experience in concrete and steel design and is the founder and director/manager of Stenvro Engineering Inc.

He previously worked as a marketing manager for aircraft and aircraft components at Pratt and Whitney Canada and Bombardier Aerospace. At Pratt and Whitney Canada, Dr. Khalil was a specialist in designing critical rotating structures under high and low cycle fatigue loading. He has also been involved in designing many projects for Ford Motor Company, MascoTech Inc., Kobelco Metal Powder of America Inc., and the American Iron and Steel Institute. His projects have included high-rise buildings, underground metro stations, education centers, education residences and steel factories.

Dr. Khalil has instructed many engineering, engineering economics and engineering management courses at educational institutes and universities. A co-author of many technical journal papers, he has delivered scientific and marketing presentations at technical symposiums worldwide. He is also a technical reviewer for international scientific journals.

Dr. Khalil obtained his M.A.Sc. and Ph.D. from the University of Waterloo and completed his Master of Business Administration at the Rotman School of Management at the University of Toronto.