The Master’s in Structural Analysis and Design is a high-level specialization designed for professionals in the construction industry who seek to consolidate and deepen their skills in the design, calculation, and sizing of structural elements. This program will enable you to tackle the challenges of civil engineering and building construction projects with technical rigor, from initial conception through final execution. You will become fully integrated into the digital environment, mastering BIM methodology and the most advanced software tools for structural analysis. You will refresh and reinforce the fundamentals of manual calculation, and then apply and solve complex problems using specialized software—including both matrix-based and finite-element methods—ensuring a deep understanding of each process. You will thoroughly explore different types of structures and their connections, stress analysis, and the phenomena of bending, shear, and buckling, applying these fundamental concepts to real-world situations and large-scale projects. In addition, you will specialize in the behavior and application of key materials such as steel, concrete, wood, and prestressed concrete, integrating sustainability criteria and the latest innovations into your projects. In this way, you will develop analytical skills that will enable you to make informed decisions, optimize resources, and contribute to innovation in the construction sector, adapting to the demands of a constantly evolving technical environment.
Objectives
• Consolidate mastery of the fundamental principles of structural analysis for civil engineering and building construction. • Address complex structural engineering challenges using manual calculation methods and advanced finite element software. • Implement BIM methodology in the design and sizing of structures, improving efficiency and accuracy. • Analyze the stress response of structures under various loads and forces, including bending, shear, and buckling. • Apply advanced criteria for the selection and use of materials such as steel, concrete, wood, and prestressed concrete in the design of structural components. • Develop innovative solutions in structural design, integrating sustainability and emerging materials. • Evaluate the feasibility and safety of large-scale structural projects, from the initial phase through construction. • Lead the application of advanced design techniques within multidisciplinary teams, ensuring technical and regulatory consistency. • Make strategic decisions regarding the conception and construction of structures, optimizing resources and anticipating risks.
Methodology
At Educa PHAROS, we use a highly practical methodology focused on the direct application of knowledge in the student’s professional environment, combining theoretical content with real-world cases, digital tools, and support from a team of specialized instructors.
Program
Types of Structures
Classification of Structures Based on Their Behavior
Classification of Structures Based on Their Deformation
Types of structural supports: hinges, fixed supports, and sliding supports
Types of Connections in Steel-Concrete Structures
Actions on Structures
Ultimate limit state and serviceability limit state
Calculation Combinations
Stresses in Structures
Structural Design Methods
Design for bending, shear, and flexural-compression
Types of Instabilities and Their Solutions
Compression buckling
Lateral buckling
Dents, Profiles That Can Be Reinforced, Criteria, and Solutions
Application of Structural Concepts
Calculation of Deformations
Beam Analysis
Calculation of a Column
Calculation of a Truss
Introduction: Manufacturing and Types
Reinforcing Steel for Concrete
Types of Structural Steel
Galvanized steel
Aluminum
Types of Concrete. Special Concrete
Mechanical Properties of Concrete
Design of Shallow Foundations
Sizing of Short Brackets
Cracking in Reinforced Concrete
Wood: Properties and Construction Products
Calculation of Dowel-Type Wood Joints (I): Nails
Calculation of Dowel-Type Wood Joints (II): Clamps, Bolts, Pins, and Lag Screws
Calculation of Wood Joinery: Joints and Screwless Connections
Wood Dimensioning in Fire Conditions
Masonry Work. Blocks and Bricks. Types
Calculation Basis for a Masonry Wall
Glass. Types. Sizing
Synthetic Polymers. Types. Applications
Reinforcement of Structural Elements with Fiber-Reinforced Materials
Introduction.
Materials.
Tension force. Instantaneous loss of prestress.
Deferred prestressing losses.
Calculation of prestressing forces in hyperstatic structures.
Underpass Structures (I). Types
Underpass Structures (II). Applied Loads
Cylindrical Sheets: Concepts and Behavior.
Preliminary Design of Cylindrical Plates (I). Concept and Calculation.
Preliminary Design of Cylindrical Plates (II). Gables and Edge Beams.
Design Considerations for Tanks.
Design Elements for Tanks. Principles for the Design of Rectangular Reinforced Concrete Tanks.
Example of a calculation for the wall of a rectangular reinforced concrete tank.
Principles for the Design of Reinforced Concrete Cylindrical Tanks.
Principles for Analyzing the Bottom Slab of a Reinforced Concrete Tank. Example of a Calculation for the Bottom Slab of a Rectangular Reinforced Concrete Tank.
Introduction. Design Codes.
Types of tanks. Materials, joints, and welds.
Design and calculation. Base and body.
Design of Fixed Roofs.
Calculation Based on Gauge Pressure.
The Fundamental States of Water
Darcy's Law. Analysis of Soil Permeability
Definition of Groundwater and Capillary Water
Introduction to Total, Effective, and Neutral Pressures
Definition of the hydraulic gradient
Liquefaction as a Result of Excess Pressures
Analysis of Aquifer Types and the Hydraulics of Water Abstraction
Derivation of the General Flow Equation
Groundwater
Analysis of Stress Conditions in Geotechnical Media
Graphical representation of the stress state: Mohr's circle and the Mohr-Coulomb criterion
Characterization of Mechanical Behavior Using Shear and Triaxial Tests
Soil instability associated with groundwater flow
Design and Implementation of Filters for Flow Control in the Field
Interaction of Water with the Matrix and the Rock Mass
Behavior of Groundwater Flow
Introduction to Soil Consolidation
Soil Properties
Soil Strength: Basic Concepts
Loads and Forces on the Ground
The amount of the consolidation entry
The Evolution of the Consolidation Base
Theory of Parabolic Isochrons
Preloading and Radial and Mixed Consolidation
Identification and Condition Tests
Strength Tests
Water Collection Systems
Design of individual wells. Analytical solutions
Well Field Design
Design and Construction of Wellpoints
Well Point Design
Introduction to Materials
Stress Analysis
Load Assumptions
Introduction to Shallow Foundations
Classification and Calculation Methods
Water in the Foundations
Sinking: Safety, Load, and Allowable Pressure
Safety Against Slipping, Tipping, and Overall Stability
The Geotechnical Study
Soil samples
Insulated Footings. Definition
Combined shoes. Definition
Foundation Slabs. Definition
Stress Distributions Under Rigid Footings
Settlement and Bearing Capacity
Correction factors for the general formula
Some specific cases of load-bearing capacity
Settlement pressure based on in-situ tests
Considerations for Specific Soils
Load-bearing Capacity in Rock
Definitions and Concepts of Service Limit States
Stress Distributions in the Soil
Estimation of Settlement in Granular Soils
Estimation of Settlement in Cohesive Soils
Other methods and other deformations
Construction Processes for Shallow Foundations
Quality Control of Materials and Workmanship
Slab Tiles
Semi-deep foundations or foundation pits
Dynamic Aspects
Shallow Foundations in Maritime and Offshore Settings
Types of Deep Foundations
Definitions
Design Principles for Deep Foundations
Basic Formulation
Calculation of Soil Resistance to Vertical Loads
Point resistance in granular soils.
Analytical Solutions: Tip Resistance in Cohesive Soils
Analytical Solutions: Tip Resistance in Soils Using In-Situ Tests
Borehole Resistance in Granular Soils
Analytical Solutions: Pile Resistance in Cohesive Soils
Analytical Solutions: Borehole Resistance in Soils Using In-Situ Tests
Soil Resistance to Vertical Loads in Rock; Resistance of a Group of Piles
Safety Measures Against Sinking
Safety factor
Structural cap on pile foundations; Seats on pile foundations
Pile Extraction Resistance Formulas for Pile Driving
Piles Subjected to Lateral Loads Negative Friction in Piles
Load Tests on Piles
Selecting the type of pile
Geotechnical Design of Micropiles
Previous Work
Design and Planning of Research Campaigns
The Geotechnical Study
Soil samples
Preliminary Research and Field Surveys
Drilling and Sampling Techniques
In-situ Tests for Soils and Rock Masses
Concept of Identification and State of Resistance
Identification and Condition Tests
Strength Tests
Introduction to the Triaxial Test: Prerequisite Concepts
Definition of the triaxial test
Interpretation of the triaxial test
Practical Applications of the Triaxial Test
Deformability Test
Interpretation of the edometric test
Compaction and Reuse Tests
Laboratory Tests for Rock Characterization
In-situ tests for rock characterization
Definitions and Concepts
Stress Distributions in the Soil
Estimation of Settlement in Granular Soils
Estimation of Settlement in Cohesive Soils
Other methods and other deformations
Coulomb's Fundamental Hypotheses
Soil Mechanics According to Terzaghi and Rankine
Static buoyancy coefficients. Empirical relationships by Jaky and Mayne
Winkler Module
Numerical models (2D/3D FEM, LEM, DEM)
The Earthquake and Its Mechanical Effects on the Ground
Introduction to the Design of Rigid Walls
Design and Calculation of Gravity Walls
Construction Procedures and Geometry of Gravity Walls
Classification and Stability of Rigid Walls
Masonry Systems
Other rigid walls
Principles of Flexible Behavior
Design and Specifications for Gabion and Screen Walls
Reinforced Concrete Continuous Walls
Pile and Micropile Screens
Types of Screen Mounts
Excavation of sheet pile walls and trenches
Wall Construction Procedures
Auscultation instrumentation for ground motion and monitoring
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