Certificate in Structural Design

Structural DesignAttendance on each course will result in a CPD Certificate being awarded, and successful completion of the series of courses will lead to, subject to assessment, the Association's Certificate in Structural Design.

Basics of Structural Design

Structural Use of Concrete

Structural Use of Masonry

Foundation Design

Structural Use of Steel

Structural Use of Timber

Basics of Structural Design

Who will benefit?
Ideal for those wishing to gain a greater understanding of structural design considerations

Learning Outcome
This course develops the knowledge of structural design and enables basic design and assessment of schemes.

Programme
Principles of loads, relevant guidance, rules of thumb, basic structural beams, defects and failures.

Duration
1 day

Cost
ABE Members £125 + VAT
Non Members £175 + VAT

Certification
This module counts towards the ABE Introductory Certificate in Structural Design

Locations and Dates
10 July 2012 – East Midlands

Structural Use of Concrete

Who will benefit
Those wishing to gain a greater understanding of structural design considerations in relation to concrete elements

Learning Outcome
A knowledge of structural design codes and enables basic design and assessment of structural concrete

Prerequisite
Basics of Structural Design

Programme
Guidance, slabs and beams, columns and bases

Duration
1 day

Cost
ABE Members £125 + VAT
Non Members £175 + VAT

Certification
This module counts towards the ABE Introductory Certificate in Structural Design

Locations and Dates
12 July 2012 – East Midlands

Structural Use of Masonry

Who will benefit
Ideal for those wishing to gain a greater understanding of structural design considerations in relation to masonry

Learning Outcome
This course develops a knowledge of structural design codes and enables basic design and assessment of structural masonry

Prerequisite
Basics of Structural Design

Programme
Guidance, lateral restraint and buttressing, movement.

Duration
1 day

Cost
ABE Members £125 + VAT
Non Members £175 + VAT

Certification
This module counts towards the ABE Introductory Certificate in Structural Design

Locations and Dates
11 July 2012 – East Midlands

Foundation Design

Who will benefit
Those who wish to gain a greater understanding of structural design considerations of foundation design

Learning Outcome
A knowledge of structural design codes and enables basic design and assessment of foundations

Prerequisite
Basics of Structural Design

Programme
Guidance, site investigation, pads strips and piles, retaining walls and sheet piling.

Duration
1 day

Cost
ABE Members £125 + VAT
Non Members £175 + VAT

Certification
This module counts towards the ABE Introductory Certificate in Structural Design

Locations and Dates
18 July 2012 – East Midlands

Structural Use of Steel

Who will benefit
Ideal for those wishing to gain a greater understanding of structural design considerations in relation to steel beams and columns

Learning Outcome
This course develops a knowledge of structural design codes and enables basic design and assessment of structural steel

Prerequisite
Basics of Structural Design

Programme
Guidance, beams, columns and bases

Duration
1 day

Cost
ABE Members £125 + VAT
Non Members £175 + VAT

Certification
This module counts towards the ABE Introductory Certificate in Structural Design

Locations and Dates
20 July 2012 – East Midlands

Structural Use of Timber

Who will benefit
Ideal for those wishing to gain a greater understanding of structural design considerations in respect of timber

Learning Outcome
A knowledge of structural design codes and enables basic design and assessment of structural timber

Prerequisite
Basics of Structural Design

Programme
Guidance, joists and trimmers, struts, ties, posts and studs.

Duration
1 day

Cost
ABE Members £125 + VAT
Non Members £175 + VAT

Certification
This module counts towards the ABE Introductory Certificate in Structural Design

Locations and Dates
19 July 2012 – East Midlands