Masonry and Cavity Tie Failures
Structural Design for Non Structural Engineers
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
Structural Movement
Who will benefit
Ideal for those wishing to gain an understanding of structural movement and how to identify the causes.
Learning Outcome
This course develops the basic knowledge of structural movement and the causes.
Duration
1/2 day
Cost
ABE Member £70 + VAT
Non Member £85 + VAT
Certification
CPD certificate
Locations and Dates
09 July 2012 am – East Midlands
Ground Movement and Trees
Who will benefit
Ideal for those wishing to gain an understanding of ground movement and the damage from tree roots.
Learning Outcome
This course develops the knowledge of ground movement causes including trees and subsidence.
Duration
1/2 day
Cost
ABE Member £70 + VAT
Non Member £85 + VAT
Certification
CPD certificate
Locations and Dates
09 July 2012 pm – East Midlands
Timber Defects and Decay
Who will benefit
Those who wish to gain an understanding of timber defects including decay.
Learning Outcome
This course develops the basic knowledge of timber defects including parasites and decay.
Duration
1/2 day
Cost
ABE Member £70 + VAT
Non Member £85 + VAT
Certification
CPD certificate
Locations and Dates
More dates TBC – Yorkshire & Humber
Masonry and Cavity Tie Failures
Who will benefit
Professionals wishing to gain an understanding of masonry defects and cavity wall tie failure.
Learning Outcome
This course develops the basic knowledge of building defects including wall tie failure.
Duration
1/2 day
Cost
ABE Member £70 + VAT
Non Member £85 + VAT
Certification
CPD certificate
Locations and Dates
More dates TBC – Yorkshire & Humber
Structural Design for Non Structural Engineers
Who will benefit
Ideal for those wishing to gain an understanding of the basic principles of structural design and implications on construction.
Learning Outcome
This course provides practical information for those visiting premises during construction and post completion, enabling potential issues to be identified.
Programme
Principles of loading, rules of thumb, basic structural beams, how to gain evidence of failures and defects.
Duration
1 day
Cost
ABE Members £125 + VAT
Non Members £175 + VAT
Certification
CPD Certificate
Locations and Dates
More dates TBC
Domestic Loft Conversions
Who will benefit
Ideal for those wishing to build on an understanding of conversions, the structural requirements and loading.
Learning Outcome
This course develops the knowledge of domestic loft conversions and enables effective assessment on site and off plan.
Programme
Form of loft conversions, structural considerations, on-site inspection, assessment of structure.
Duration
1 day
Cost
ABE Members £125 + VAT
Non Members £175 + VAT
Certification
CPD certificate
Locations and Dates
31 May 2012 – West Midlands
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