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Course Code: CEC 118
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Seismic Design and Retrofitting of Structures
Course Sector:
Civil Engineering
Course Dates and Locations
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Date
Days
Location
Fees
Enrollment
01
5 Days
Dubai, UAE $4,250
02
5 Days
Abu Dhabi, UAE $4,250
Introduction
Training course introducion / brief
The essence of successful seismic design lies in three critical elements:
adopting a multi-hazard approach that addresses seismic forces alongside other hazards, adhering to performance-based requirements exceeding minimum code standards, and fostering a unified understanding among design team members. Seismic design involves ensuring that buildings resist earthquakes and other hazards such as blast impacts and high winds with minimal damage.
This course provides a comprehensive understanding of seismic and wind design principles and detailing for reinforced concrete and steel structures. Participants will learn advanced techniques in accordance with global standards (e.g., ADIBC/ACI/ASCE), enabling efficient and robust structural design.
Course Objectives
At the end of the training course, participants will be able to
- Gain comprehensive knowledge of designing and detailing earthquake-resistant steel and reinforced concrete structures.
- Estimate the probability and intensity of ground motions and their implications on structural design.
- Perform seismic analysis using manual methods and advanced computer tools.
- Understand capacity design concepts and structural ductility.
- Apply seismic and wind design provisions from ADIBC/ACI/ASCE standards.
- Evaluate wind design pressures and understand the impact of various windstorm types.
- Accurately calculate design pressures for structural components and cladding.
- Develop performance-based designs for seismic and wind hazards.
Course Audience
Who is this course for, and can benefit the most
- civil engineers.
- Experienced Civil Engineers Seeking Professional Development
- Architects and Urban Planners
- Entrepreneurs in the Construction Industry
- Project Managers in the Construction Industry
Course Outline
The course aims and learning outcomes
Fundamentals of Earthquake Ground Motions
and Response Analysis
Introduction
to Earthquakes and Ground Motions:
- Causes and effects of earthquakes
- Seismic waves and ground record characteristics
- Design intensity and attenuation relationships
Single Degree of Freedom (SDOF) Systems:
- Free vibration response
- Response to harmonic and earthquake loading
- Elastic response spectrum and time history analysis
Seismic Analysis and Code Provisions
- Multi-Degrees of Freedom (MDOF) Systems:
- Dynamic analysis using modal and time history procedures
- Linear seismic analysis approaches
Code Provisions for Earthquake-Resistant Design:
- Seismic provisions from ADIBC/ACI/ASCE
- Inelastic behavior, ductility, and capacity design concepts
- Code-based dynamic analysis requirements
Seismic Design of Steel and Concrete
Structures
- Seismic Design of Steel Buildings:
- Ductile moment-resisting frames
- Ductile steel braced frames
Seismic Design of Reinforced Concrete Structures:
- Ductile moment-resisting concrete frames
- Reinforced concrete shear walls
- Solved example: Concrete building seismic design
Wind Design Essentials
Introduction
to Wind Engineering:
- Climatology of windstorms and hazard maps
- Determining site-specific wind speeds
- Basics of wind engineering and ASCE 7 wind design provisions
Wind Hazard Analysis:
- Performance-based wind design concepts
- Practical exercises in calculating wind pressures for frames and cladding
Advanced Wind Design and Performance-Based
Approaches
Advanced
Wind Design Techniques:
- Wind tunnel testing methodologies
- Using multi-source data for wind design solutions
- Tornado-specific design considerations using ASCE 7
Integrated Seismic and Wind Design Review:
- Performance-based approaches for multi-hazard resilience
- Case studies and course review
- Final discussion and participant feedback
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BOOST's Professional Attendance Certificate “BPAC” is always given to the delegates after completing the training course, and depends on their attendance of the program at a rate of no less than 80%, besides their active participation and engagement during the program sessions.
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Our Training programs are implemented by combining the participants' academic knowledge and practical practice (30% theoretical / 70% practical activities).
At The end of the training program, Participants are involved in practical workshop to show their skills in applying what they were trained for. A detailed report is submitted to each participant and the training department in the organization on the results of the participant's performance and the return on training. Our programs focus on exercises, case studies, and individual and group presentations.
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