This course provides you with a practical and structured understanding of the requirements of Saudi Building Code SBC 1102, which addresses the structural provisions for residential buildings, thereby helping you apply it correctly in the design and construction of villas and residential buildings of up to three stories. This code serves as the designated reference for the structural requirements of residential buildings and is to be read in conjunction with SBC 1101, which covers the architectural and general requirements for residential buildings. It also constitutes a fundamental reference for structural engineers and contractors working in the housing sector because it links structural safety requirements with quality of execution and building sustainability. Through this course, you will learn how to understand loads, soils, foundations, concrete structures, masonry works, and light metal structures, in addition to inspection procedures and quality control on site. This course is suitable for you if you wish to develop your ability to read the code and apply it to residential projects in a professional and practical manner. Through its progressively structured modules, you will become more capable of making sound technical decisions that ensure structural safety, execution efficiency, and compliance with the approved requirements.
Target Audience
This course is intended for specific groups seeking to understand Saudi Building Code SBC 1102 and apply its requirements to residential buildings.
- Structural engineers involved in the design of residential buildings.
- Contractors and site engineers working on villa and residential building projects.
- Professionals working in consulting offices and contracting companies.
- Inspectors and quality control officers in residential projects.
- Male and female civil engineering students wishing to strengthen their practical understanding of the code.
Course Modules
In this course, you will study the training modules distributed across the days in a gradual and organized manner.
Day One: Fundamental Principles and Structural Loads
Introduction to the Residential Structural Code and the Integration Between SBC 1101 and SBC 1102
You will learn the difference between the two codes and the role of each in regulating residential buildings, along with an understanding of how the architectural and general requirements integrate with the structural requirements within the residential project.
Scope of Code Application and Load-Resisting Systems
You will learn the limits of the code’s application to residential buildings of up to three stories, together with an understanding of load-resisting systems and the path of force transfer from slabs to columns and walls and then to the foundations.
Calculation of Dead Loads and Live Loads for Residential Buildings
You will practice reading the design loads for residential spaces and understand how to calculate dead and live loads according to the nature of use and the requirements of the code.
Wind and Seismic Loads and the Impact of Geographic Location
You will become acquainted with the importance of lateral loads in residential design and how the geographic region within the Kingdom affects wind and seismic requirements and the procedures for taking them into account.
Day Two: Soil, Excavations, and Foundations
Requirements for Soil Investigation and Geotechnical Reports
You will learn when geotechnical reports are mandatory, what information they should include, and how to use them in making appropriate structural decisions for the project.
Dealing with Different Soil Types in the Regions of the Kingdom
You will become familiar with the challenges associated with expansive or collapsible soils and other common soil types, and how to address them in a manner that ensures foundation safety and building stability.
Requirements for Excavation, Backfilling, and Soil Compaction
You will practice understanding the requirements of excavation and backfilling works and the appropriate backfill materials, with emphasis on the importance of proper compaction in reducing settlement and future problems.
Design and Construction of Shallow Foundations and Their Protection
You will learn the requirements related to shallow footings and tie beams, in addition to the requirements for waterproofing and the protection of foundations against the effects of groundwater and salts.
Day Three: Reinforced Concrete Structures
Concrete Materials and Reinforcing Steel
You will become acquainted with the fundamental specifications of concrete mixes and the required compressive strength, together with an understanding of reinforcing steel requirements in terms of quality and use within structural elements.
Structural Details of Columns, Beams, and Slabs
You will learn the reinforcement requirements and spacing provisions for concrete elements, in addition to the requirements for solid concrete slabs and hollow block slabs in accordance with the code provisions.
Development Lengths and Splices in Reinforcing Steel
You will practice applying the requirements for development lengths, lap zones, and splices, thereby helping you ensure efficient force transfer and safe execution on site.
Concrete Cover and Environmental Exposure Conditions
You will become acquainted with the required concrete cover thicknesses for protecting reinforcing steel against corrosion, while relating them to environmental exposure conditions and the nature of the structural element.
Day Four: Masonry Works and Structural Walls
Specifications of Blocks and Cement Mortar
You will learn the properties of the materials used in masonry works, such as cement blocks, volcanic blocks, and cellular blocks, in addition to cement mortar and the requirements for its proper use.
Requirements for Non-Load-Bearing Walls and Partitions
You will become familiar with the controls for tying non-load-bearing walls to the concrete frame, the permissible spacing, and the requirements for constructing lintels above various openings.
Load-Bearing Walls in Residential Buildings
You will practice understanding the basic requirements for load-bearing walls when they are used as a structural system for the residential building, including reinforcement, tying, and general execution controls.
Integration Between Masonry Works and Structural Safety
You will learn how to assess the role of walls in the performance of the residential building and link construction requirements to execution quality and the overall structural safety of the building.
Day Five: Residential Metal Structures and Quality Control
Uses of Light Steel Structures in Residential Buildings
You will become acquainted with the applications of cold-formed steel in residential villas and certain light structural alternatives, together with an understanding of their advantages and the requirements governing their use in residential projects.
Requirements for Canopies and Attached Metal Structures
You will learn the basic requirements for canopies and metal annex structures attached to residential buildings in a manner that ensures safety and integration with the main structure.
Structural Inspection and Quality Control Before, During, and After Casting
You will practice the mandatory stages of inspection and site inspection requests, together with an understanding of the role of inspection in verifying the safety of the works and their conformity with the code and the approved drawings.
Applied Case Study of a Structural Plan for a Residential Villa
You will apply what you have learned through the review of a structural plan for a residential villa and the extraction of technical observations in accordance with the requirements of Code 1102, thereby enhancing your ability to connect code provisions with real-world requirements.
Educational Objectives of the Course
This course aims to enable you to understand and apply the requirements of Saudi Building Code SBC 1102 to residential buildings in a practical manner that supports structural safety and quality of execution.
- To understand the scope of application of SBC 1102 and its relationship with SBC 1101.
- To calculate the basic loads affecting residential buildings in accordance with the requirements of the code.
- To apply the requirements for soil, excavations, and foundations in a manner that ensures building stability.
- To interpret the requirements of concrete structures and masonry works in residential projects.
- To deal efficiently with inspection requirements, quality control, and light metal structures.
- To develop your ability to review residential projects and identify technical observations before and during execution.
Impact of Completing the Course
The impact of this course helps you develop your technical understanding of Saudi Building Code SBC 1102 and is also reflected at the organizational level through improved quality of design and execution, as well as compliance with safety requirements and approval procedures in residential projects.
For the Trainee
This course provides you with clear practical knowledge of the requirements of the residential structural code and enhances your ability to interpret technical texts and relate them to design, execution, and inspection in villa and residential building projects. It also helps you develop your skills in reviewing structural details and making more accurate decisions in both field and office work.
For the Organization
Qualifying personnel in the requirements of Saudi Building Code SBC 1102 contributes to reducing structural errors, improving the quality of execution of residential structures, and raising the level of compliance with safety and regulatory requirements. It also supports the organization in expediting reviews and approvals and in strengthening the reliability of its technical outputs before the competent authorities and clients.
This course represents an important opportunity for everyone working in the field of structural design or execution for residential buildings and seeking to understand Saudi Building Code SBC 1102 in a practical and organized manner. Through the progressively structured modules, you will be able to comprehend the requirements of the code and relate them to loads, foundations, concrete structures, masonry works, and quality control. Enrolling in this course will provide you with a strong foundation that will help you execute and review residential projects with greater confidence and a higher level of professionalism.
