Decoding Eurocodes 2 & 7
A Foundation Design Course in Collaboration with Geocentrix
In-house course
This course can be delivered in the offices of a company to a group of up to 16 engineers. It is currently not available as a public course.
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Introduction
All structures require foundations and the material of choice is generally reinforced concrete. This course provides a detailed examination of Eurocode 2′s requirements for the design of reinforced concrete footings, gravity walls, and piles. The course includes worked examples and delegates can apply the knowledge gained through workshop sessions.
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Aims & objectives
At the end of this course delegates will:
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Have a knowledge of the standards for structural design of concrete foundations
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Understand the basis of design for concrete foundations
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Know how to undertake the structural design of spread foundations
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Know how to undertake the structural design of semi-gravity walls
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Know how to undertake the structural design of pile foundations
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Be able to consider the connections between the superstructure and foundation.
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Course outline
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Standards for structural design of concrete foundations
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Basis of design for concrete foundations
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Structural design of spread foundations + workshop
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Structural design of semi-gravity walls + workshop
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Structural design of pile foundations + workshop
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Connections between structure and foundation
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Who the course intended for?
This course is intended for Engineers with some knowledge of concrete and/or foundations design.
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Course duration
Days (hrs) 1 day (6 hours) CPD
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For full terms and conditions of our in-house courses, click here.
Speaker
The courses above are delivered by Owen Brooker BEng CEng MICE MIStructE MCS who has a wide range of experience in the design of buildings using reinforced concrete, structural steelwork, timber, masonry and glass. Owen has previously worked for The Concrete Centre, where he wrote technical publications, delivered training courses and answered technical queries through their helpline on a range of concrete related topics. Owen is a marking examiner for the IStructE Chartered Membership Exam. Owen has delivered training courses on Eurocodes 0, 1, 2 and 3 throughout the UK and on a number of occasions worldwide.
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