About the Concrete & Structural Steel Design Course

Time Training Center's 5-day (30-hour) Concrete & Structural Steel Design course offers a practical exploration of design principles for concrete and steel, with a focus on industrial applications. This program equips you with the essential knowledge and skills to analyze, design, and evaluate structural components in compliance with international standards.

The course covers steel and concrete properties, their benefits in construction, and design considerations for the oil, gas, and petrochemical industries. It addresses the design of tension and compression members, beams, and their connections, and introduces modern techniques such as FRP composite sections and pushover analysis for assessing failure probabilities. You gain practical insights into structural analysis, engineering reviews, and developing cost-effective maintenance strategies.

Through a balanced approach of conceptual learning, interactive workshops, case-based studies, and technology integration, our course empowers professionals to enhance engineering quality and accuracy in structural design. It also helps optimize operational costs and improve infrastructure investment outcomes by designing long-lasting, reliable structures.

Concrete & Structural Steel Design Course Objectives

​By the end of this Concrete & Structural Steel Design training course, participants will be able to:​

• Understand the fundamental principles and standards for structural steel design.
• Analyze and design steel structures subjected to various load combinations in industrial applications.
• Apply modern techniques in risk-based inspection (RBI) to develop effective maintenance strategies.
• Design structural elements for pipe racks and machinery foundations in process facilities.
• Incorporate composite sections for structural strengthening and repair purposes.
• Enhance engineering quality and accuracy in structural design reviews.
• Optimize operational costs through innovative and technically sound maintenance planning.
• Improve infrastructure investment outcomes by designing long-lasting, reliable structures.

Concrete & Structural Steel Design Training Methodology

We employ a comprehensive and applied learning strategy, integrating theory with real-world implementation:

• 30% Conceptual Learning: Expert-led sessions on catalytic theory and engineering principles
• 20% Interactive Workshops: Group exercises, presentations, and technical discussion forums
• 30% Case-Based Learning: Industry-specific examples and troubleshooting scenarios
• 20% Technology Integration: Digital tools, simulations, and catalyst modeling applications

Who Should Attend Our Concrete & Structural Steel Design Course?

This training course is highly beneficial for professionals involved in the design, analysis, and construction of steel and concrete structures, including:

• Civil Engineers
• Design Structural Engineers
• Construction Engineers
• Supervision Engineers
• Project Planners
• Steel Fabrication Professionals

Concrete and Structural Steel Design Course Outline

Module 1: Introduction to Steel Structure

• Pre-test assessment of existing knowledge
• Advantages and disadvantages of steel as a structural material
• Types and properties of steel sections
• Common structural failures and causes
• Applicable building codes and design specifications
• Load computations for LRFD and ASD methods
• Safety design methodologies and reliability concepts
• Fundamentals of structural mechanics and analysis

Module 2: Analysis and Design of Tension Members

• Nominal strength and effective net area of tension members
• Influence of staggered bolt holes
• Design and detailing of connecting elements
• Section selection for tension applications
• Built-up tension members and their behavior
• Design of pin-connected tension members

Module 3: Analysis and Design of Compression Members

• Column section types and applications
• Euler’s buckling formula and critical load considerations
• Behavior of long, short, and intermediate columns
• Use of AISC design tables for column sizing
• Design of column splices and built-up compression members
• Single angle columns under axial compression
• Base plate design for concentrically loaded columns

Module 4: Design of Beams and Connections

• Introduction to structural beam design
• Beam deflection and strength calculations
• Members subjected to combined bending and axial forces
• Braced and unbraced beam-column design
• Tension loads and performance of bolted joints
• Shear and tension interaction in bolts
• Fundamentals of welded connections
• Design of simple fillet and groove welds

Module 5: Composite Sections and Steel Buildings

• Principles of composite construction
• Flexural capacity and deflection in composite sections
• Design of concrete-encased and encased steel sections
• Axial load design for composite columns
• Use of cover plates for strengthening beams
• Composite floor systems and concrete-pan construction
• Types of steel roof and floor structures
• Design of exterior and interior partitions
• Structural steel fireproofing strategies and materials

Module 6: Capstone and Assessment

• Review of Core Topics and Key Learnings
• Final Group Discussion and Q&A
• Post-Test Evaluation
• Certificate Presentation

Course Completion Certificate

Upon completing your course at Time Training Center, you will be awarded an official Course Completion Certificate, recognizing your achievement and the skills you've gained. This certificate validates your expertise and reflects the high standards of training you've undergone.