Reinforced and Pre-stressed Concrete Design
Short Course
Course Aims
- To examine and explain the principles and technical requirements set in Eurocodes.
- To carry out routine, as well as innovative conception, analysis and design of common and specialist structures and structural elements in accordance with standard procedures
- To consider environmental impacts in detailing and design.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of the module, students will be able to:
- Define principles and requirements for reinforced and pre-stressed concrete design Codes of Practice.
- Demonstrate an in-depth understanding of the behaviour of reinforced and pre-stressed concrete elements under practical loading conditions.
- Carry out routine conception, analysis and design of typical concrete and structural elements in accordance with standard procedures.
- Design and specify environmentally-friendly sustainable concrete constituents and practice for durable concrete structures.
- Critically analyse technical structural requirements and recommend creditable practical design solutions.
Contribution to UK-SPEC Outcomes
- A comprehensive understanding of the scientific principles of structural design with reinforced and pre-stressed concrete;
- An awareness of developing technologies related to concrete engineering;
- A comprehensive knowledge and understanding of mathematical and computer models relevant to reinforced and pre-stressed concrete design and an appreciation of their limitations;
- An understanding of concepts in concrete engineering and structural design and the ability to apply them in projects;
- The ability to apply mathematical and computer-based models for solving problems in concrete engineering;
- The ability to extract data and apply solution using computer-based tools as when appropriate;
- Wide knowledge and comprehensive understanding of process and methodologies in structural design with concrete and the ability to apply and adapt them in unfamiliar situations;
- The ability to generate an innovative design for concrete framed buildings to fulfil new needs;
- A thorough understanding of current practice and some appreciation of new developments in concrete engineering.
Important Notice
All courses are subject to availability.
English language competency
Candidates whose first language is not English will be required to show evidence of an IELTS score of 6.5 or equivalent.
Duration
March, Monday to Friday,
09:00 - 17:00 (1 Week)
Assessment
Coursework
Credit-bearing fees
£900 (UK/EU), £1200 (International)
Non credit-bearing fees
£750 (UK/EU), £1050 (International)
Resit fees
£150
Note
Fees include course materials and access to relevant specialist software and laboratories.
Discounts may be available for multiple bookings (courses or delegates attending) - please call +44 (0) 20 8417 7488 for details.
How To Apply
Download the Short Course application form and post the completed form to us. Please ensure you have read the Short Course Policies document.
Contact
Paul Williams
Faculty of Science, Engineering and Computing
Paul.Williams@kingston.ac.uk
Please Note
University regulations (Section 5.2 of 'Awards of the University, September 2007') contain certain restrictions on using modules taken as short courses as credit towards a qualification. For further information, please contact the Short Course Unit.