Advanced Structural Engineering
- Level(s) of Study: Short course
- Start Date(s): New dates to be announced soon
- Duration: year(s)
- Study Mode(s): Part-time
- Campus: City Campus
- Entry Requirements:
More information
Introduction:
This course provides you with an understanding of the fundamental principles of structural elements design according to Eurocodes.
It covers advanced aspects of the design of box beams for long-span bridges, steel-concrete composite beams and structural elements for bridges and buildings.
By the end of this course, you’ll be able to:
understand the best practice requirements for fire resistance design of structures
review case studies where movements caused severe cracking or failure
understand the use of new concepts, construction techniques and materials.
A CPD certificate will be issued upon successful completion of the course.
Successful completion can also contribute 15 credits towards a postgraduate award.
What you’ll study
This course will include:
- how to calculate stresses and determine tendon forces
- how to calculate the permissible depth of the cable zone and steel areas
- how to check the adequacy of the reinforcement arrangement
- how to estimate pre-stress losses due to friction, elastic shortening, shrinkage and creep
- box, I, T and U beams and hollow-core units.
- the principles and requirements for safety, serviceability and design of composite steel and concrete structures, steel decking and composite slab design
- composite beams design.
- the design of concrete structural elements (and how, in general, it is not affected by fire design requirements
- the governing factor in element sizing, mainly in multi-storey buildings
- guidance given in Eurocodes on the sizing of structural elements for different fire resistance periods.
- the control and prediction of movements/dimensional variations in structures
- the calculation of dimensional variations
- the calculation of crack widths
- case studies.
How you’re taught
Teaching and learning will take place using a flexible programme of lectures, workshops, seminars and tutorials.
Campus and facilities
Entry requirements
Level: Professional/postgraduate
Entry Requirements: You should have a minimum of three years’ professional experience and have the support of your employer to integrate study and projects into your day-to-day work.
You will probably be employed on significant infrastructure or building works, with experience of developing and coordinating projects.
If you wish to receive credit, you should also have a 2:2 honours degree in a construction-related subject.
Applicants with non-standard entry qualifications and/or relevant experience will be considered on an individual basis.
Getting in touch
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Level: Professional/postgraduate
Entry Requirements: You should have a minimum of three years’ professional experience and have the support of your employer to integrate study and projects into your day-to-day work.
You will probably be employed on significant infrastructure or building works, with experience of developing and coordinating projects.
If you wish to receive credit, you should also have a 2:2 honours degree in a construction-related subject.
Applicants with non-standard entry qualifications and/or relevant experience will be considered on an individual basis.
Fees and funding
The fee for this course is £995.
Payment is due before the course starts.
The fee for this course is £995.
Payment is due before the course starts.
How to apply
Please read the guidance notes and complete the application form.
You should then email your form to be considered by the academic team.
Please read our notes on the University's commitment to delivering the educational services advertised.
Please read the guidance notes and complete the application form.
You should then email your form to be considered by the academic team.
Please read our notes on the University's commitment to delivering the educational services advertised.