This course is suitable for civil and structural engineers, engineering managers and anyone looking to understand the fundamental structure of the Eurocode suite and the key material independent code parts that underpin all structural design.
This course has been specifically developed to support the practising designer in the transition to Eurocode based design for building structures. It will enable you to understand the essential requirements of these two codes for your structural design, how they operate and support you as Eurocodes integrate into your design practices.
The course takes a logical and considered approach to Eurocode design for building structures with two key themes:
EN1990 The Basis of Structural Design
- Scope, objectives and concepts of the Eurocode suite
- Design requirements, limit states and design situations
- Design variables, verification and application
EN991 Actions on Structures
- Densities, self-weight and imposed loads
- Snow loads
- Wind actions
- Thermal actions
- Actions during execution
- Accidental actions
These two key themes will enable you to understand, appreciate and apply best practice in Eurocode design. Tutorial examples are used to illustrate key principles and delegate participation is actively encouraged.
The tutor is a former director of the Construction Division, and the Centre for Construction Codes and Standards at BRE. He has extensive experience of structural design, computer aided design and legislating for public safety. He is currently the Chairman of the two key Eurocode committees and an advisor to the European Commission and the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister. He is also a Visiting Professor at Imperial College, London and has published numerous papers and publications.