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Design of Concrete Structures to EC2
Course Format: Classroom
This two-day course describes the limit state design theories and their application to reinforced concrete structures. The course deals, in particular, with the requirements of EC2 and associated design models but also provides some comparisons with the previous code BS8110. The course includes design examples for a range of structural elements. Course Contents: Background to Eurocodes Ba...
 

Culvert Design
Course Format: Classroom
Course Contents: 1. Introduction Background The Main Elements of a Culvert: Issues to be considered (not all covered in this course) 2. Hydraulic Characteristics of Culverts Introduction Flow Control Examples of types of flow through culverts Hydraulic Analysis of Culverts 3. The Design Process The Ideal Culvert Key Parameters Designing New Culverts - the Process ...
 

Concrete Technology
Course Format: Classroom
It is said that concrete is the most important construction material used by Mankind. This is partly due to the huge volumes produced and also due to the unique way in which concrete changes from its fresh, wet consistence to develop into strong and long-lasting structural elements. Some concrete may be purely utilitarian; some may need to be visually appealing or designed to resist aggressi...
 

Successful Construction
Course Format: Classroom
The construction industry has a turnover of some 10% of the G.D.P. and employs some 1.4 million people. It occupies a key position in the national economy and is too important to stagnate. This course considers the industry in the light of the Egan and Latham reports and makes suggestions for future good practice. At the end of the course, delegates will have an awareness of:- The re...
 

Soils,Trenching, Excavations and Piling
Course Format: Classroom
A 1 day practical course covering a wide variety of site geotechnical issues. Course Objectives To raise awareness of practical geotechnical issues on site. To help prevent accidents and provide practical, safe and economic solutions to typical site problems. To allow delegates to coordinate and supervise common site geotechnical activities. Course Outline: Gathering and interpretin...
 

Site Supervision of Civil Engineering Works
Course Format: Classroom
The course is designed to make delegates aware of the roles and responsibilities of the Engineer’s site staff, in particular the role of the Resident Engineer and Assistant Resident Engineer, based on the ICE Conditions of Contract. Where appropriate reference is made to other forms of contract, particularly the NEC. The course will concentrate on site organization, the role of the Resi...
 

Site Supervision of Civil Engineering Contracts
Course Format: Classroom
This course will make delegates aware of the roles and responsibilities of site staff operating under the New Engineering Contract (NEC), in particular the role of the Client and the Contractor. Aims & Objectives: This course is aimed at giving your delegates a thorough understanding of how the NEC works and the principles underpinning it. After this course, your delegates will be able t...
 

Selection and Safe Use of Plant
Course Format: Classroom
Course Outline: Legal responsibilities Conditions of hire Inspection and maintenance Mobile cranes, crawler cranes and tower cranes Working platforms for tracked plant and haul roads Piling equipment Controlling groundwater Access equipment Earthmoving and compaction equipment
 

Piling Workshop
Course Format: Classroom
The use of piles, both as load bearing elements and for retaining structures, is explored in this one-day comprehensive course. Practical applications, installation methods and safety aspects are examined together with guidance on choosing a suitable pile type, simple design approaches and testing. The course content is supplemented with practical group exercises, videos and an assessment. ...
 

Managing Change on Construction Projects
Course Format: Classroom
One of the primary reasons why projects fail to deliver to cost and programme relates to changes (both planned and un-planed) occurring. Everyone in the project team has a part to play in controlling change and Project Managers have a particular responsibility for ensuring effective change management processes are implemented on their projects. Change takes many forms; it has varied sources ...
 

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