Structural Analysis: Types of Civil Engineering Projects

Industry-Specific
Digital Skills

Engineering, Construction, and Infrastructure

Duration

40 hours

PRESENTATION

The Structural Analysis Course: Civil Engineering Projects offers you the opportunity to enter a sector that is constantly growing and has high job demand. Currently, the The design and construction of structures such as bridges, concrete reservoirs, and metal tanks is essential for the development of safe and sustainable infrastructure. This course will help you develop key skills for calculating and designing complex structures, with a special focus on prestressed concrete and underground structures. You will learn how to apply advanced technical principles and use computational tools that are essential in the field of civil engineering. By enrolling in this online course, you’ll have the flexibility to study at your own pace, taking advantage of innovative digital resources and support from experts in the field. Join us and take the first step toward a promising career in civil engineering.

Objectives

– Understand the principles of prestressed concrete and its application in civil engineering structures.

– Analyze the design and construction of underpasses or underground structures.

– Identify the characteristics and requirements of concrete storage tanks.

– Evaluate the components and structural design of metal tanks.

– Apply calculation methods for concrete structures in various civil engineering projects.

– Explain the regulations and standards governing the construction of concrete structures.

– Use digital tools to model structures in civil engineering projects.

Syllabus

TEACHING UNIT 1. PRE-STRESSED CONCRETE Introduction. Materials. Pre-stressing force. Instantaneous pre-stressing losses. Delayed pre-stressing losses. Calculation of pre-stressing forces in hyperstatic structures. TEACHING UNIT 2. UNDERPASSES AND BURIED STRUCTURES. Underpasses (I). Types. Underpasses (II). Applied loads. Cylindrical plates. Concepts and behavior. Preliminary Design of Cylindrical Plates (I). Concept and Calculation. Preliminary Design of Cylindrical Plates (II). Gables and Edge Beams. TEACHING UNIT 3. CONCRETE TANKS. Calculation Elements for Tanks. Design Elements for Tanks. Principles of Calculation for Rectangular Reinforced Concrete Tanks. Example of a Calculation for the Wall of a Rectangular Reinforced Concrete Tank. Principles of Calculation for Cylindrical Reinforced Concrete Tanks. Principles for analyzing the base slab of a reinforced concrete tank. Example of a calculation for the base slab of a rectangular reinforced concrete tank. TEACHING UNIT 4. METAL TANKS Introduction. Design codes. Types of tanks. Materials, joints, and welds. Design and calculation. Bottom and shell. Calculation of fixed roofs. Calculation based on gauge pressure.
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