Course Overview:
The Structural Design course is a specialized program designed to meet the labor market’s needs in civil engineering. It provides participants with advanced skills and expertise in designing structural frameworks through both scientific and practical methodologies. By mastering this Structural Design course, participants will learn the fundamentals and modern techniques used in formulating and analyzing structural models using professional software, significantly enhancing career opportunities for graduates and practicing engineers alike.
Course Objectives
- Understand the core principles of designing concrete and steel structures.
- Master the use of structural analysis software such as SAP2000 and ETABS.
- Develop the ability to read structural drawings and interpret technical specifications.
- Learn how to calculate various loads acting upon structures.
- Acquire skills in analyzing results and selecting optimal design solutions.
- Identify international codes and standards in structural design.
- Complete a simple practical project as a final application of the course.
Course Curriculum
Day 1: Introduction to Structural Design
- The concept of structural design and its significance in engineering projects.
- Types of structural systems and their fields of application.
- Phases of structural design from inception to execution.
- An overview of the most important software used in structural design.
Day 2: Structural Loads and Their Types
- Classification of loads (Dead, Live, Wind, and Seismic).
- Methods for calculating loads acting on structural elements.
- Studying the impact of loads on different structural frameworks.
- Examples of load distribution across building elements.
Day 3: Design of Basic Structural Elements
- Designing beams and columns in reinforced concrete structures.
- Designing girders and retaining walls.
- Designing steel elements and their specific applications.
- A comparative study of structural materials (Concrete vs. Steel).
Day 4: Utilizing Software in Structural Analysis
- Introduction to the SAP2000 interface and its core functions.
- Modeling and analyzing a simple structure using the software.
- Using ETABS for the analysis of multi-story buildings.
- Extracting and accurately interpreting analysis results.
Day 5: Practical Applications and Training Projects
- Step-by-step procedure for designing a complete structure from scratch.
- Analyzing results and proposing appropriate design modifications.
- Presentation and explanation of participants’ individual projects.
- Discussion of the most common design errors and how to avoid them.
