Pideya Learning Academy

Training in Reinforced Concrete Design and Detailing

Upcoming Schedules

  • Live Online Training
  • Classroom Training

Date Venue Duration Fee (USD)
10 Feb - 14 Feb 2025 Live Online 5 Day 2750
24 Mar - 28 Mar 2025 Live Online 5 Day 2750
21 Apr - 25 Apr 2025 Live Online 5 Day 2750
23 Jun - 27 Jun 2025 Live Online 5 Day 2750
07 Jul - 11 Jul 2025 Live Online 5 Day 2750
04 Aug - 08 Aug 2025 Live Online 5 Day 2750
13 Oct - 17 Oct 2025 Live Online 5 Day 2750
01 Dec - 05 Dec 2025 Live Online 5 Day 2750

Course Overview

Reinforced concrete is a fundamental material in the construction industry, essential for creating structures that are both versatile and durable. Its ability to adapt to a variety of shapes and designs has made it the backbone of modern infrastructure projects such as buildings, bridges, retaining walls, and multi-storey complexes. The global construction industry is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.3% between 2023 and 2030, with reinforced concrete playing a pivotal role in this expansion. This growth underscores the increasing need for expertise in reinforced concrete design and detailing to meet industry demands for safety, efficiency, and sustainability.
Pideya Learning Academy’s Training in Reinforced Concrete Design and Detailing is a meticulously designed program aimed at equipping participants with the theoretical and technical knowledge necessary to design and document reinforced concrete structures effectively. By bridging foundational principles with advanced methodologies, this training prepares professionals to address real-world challenges in the construction industry while adhering to international standards and codes.
Participants in this program will gain a comprehensive understanding of reinforced concrete’s properties, behavior under different loads, and its applications across various structural forms. The course covers essential aspects such as structural analysis, design specifications, and detailing techniques, ensuring that structures are not only resilient but also compliant with global standards such as ISO and ACI.
Key highlights of the Training in Reinforced Concrete Design and Detailing include:
In-depth Coverage of Structural Elements: From single-storey buildings to tall multi-storey complexes with basements, participants will learn how to design and detail critical components such as beams, slabs, columns, and retaining walls.
Case Studies of Real-World Applications: The training includes analysis of practical scenarios, such as designing earthquake-resistant buildings and structures exposed to high wind loads, providing insights into innovative solutions for complex projects.
Advanced Analysis Techniques: Topics like torsion analysis, yield line theory, and stress redistribution are explored to enable participants to tackle sophisticated design challenges with confidence.
Focus on Durability and Performance: The course emphasizes durability considerations, including crack control, chloride penetration resistance, and carbonation depth, to enhance the lifespan of concrete structures.
Compliance with International Standards: Participants will gain expertise in applying globally recognized design codes, such as Eurocode, ACI, and ISO specifications, to ensure quality and reliability in every project.
Integration of Computational Tools: The training introduces participants to state-of-the-art software and algorithms for stress-strain analysis, deflection modeling, and load balancing, empowering them to optimize designs efficiently.
Earthquake-Resistant and Sustainable Design: Special attention is given to designing structures that can withstand seismic loads, emphasizing ductility, energy dissipation, and base isolation techniques for enhanced safety.
The course is structured to cater to both emerging professionals and experienced engineers in the construction field, ensuring a seamless learning experience. The training provides valuable insights into the coordination between design drawings and on-site execution, highlighting the importance of construction tolerances and accurate detailing in achieving structural resilience.
As urbanization and infrastructure projects continue to expand worldwide, professionals skilled in reinforced concrete design and detailing are in high demand. This training from Pideya Learning Academy equips participants with the ability to address these industry needs, enabling them to contribute to projects that prioritize innovation, safety, and sustainability.
By completing this program, participants will not only strengthen their technical expertise but also enhance their career prospects in an industry that is critical to global development. Pideya Learning Academy’s commitment to providing high-quality training ensures that participants are well-prepared to tackle challenges in reinforced concrete design with precision and creativity.
This course is your gateway to mastering the art and science of reinforced concrete design, enabling you to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of construction and infrastructure development.

Key Takeaways:

  • In-depth Coverage of Structural Elements: From single-storey buildings to tall multi-storey complexes with basements, participants will learn how to design and detail critical components such as beams, slabs, columns, and retaining walls.
  • Case Studies of Real-World Applications: The training includes analysis of practical scenarios, such as designing earthquake-resistant buildings and structures exposed to high wind loads, providing insights into innovative solutions for complex projects.
  • Advanced Analysis Techniques: Topics like torsion analysis, yield line theory, and stress redistribution are explored to enable participants to tackle sophisticated design challenges with confidence.
  • Focus on Durability and Performance: The course emphasizes durability considerations, including crack control, chloride penetration resistance, and carbonation depth, to enhance the lifespan of concrete structures.
  • Compliance with International Standards: Participants will gain expertise in applying globally recognized design codes, such as Eurocode, ACI, and ISO specifications, to ensure quality and reliability in every project.
  • Integration of Computational Tools: The training introduces participants to state-of-the-art software and algorithms for stress-strain analysis, deflection modeling, and load balancing, empowering them to optimize designs efficiently.
  • Earthquake-Resistant and Sustainable Design: Special attention is given to designing structures that can withstand seismic loads, emphasizing ductility, energy dissipation, and base isolation techniques for enhanced safety.
  • In-depth Coverage of Structural Elements: From single-storey buildings to tall multi-storey complexes with basements, participants will learn how to design and detail critical components such as beams, slabs, columns, and retaining walls.
  • Case Studies of Real-World Applications: The training includes analysis of practical scenarios, such as designing earthquake-resistant buildings and structures exposed to high wind loads, providing insights into innovative solutions for complex projects.
  • Advanced Analysis Techniques: Topics like torsion analysis, yield line theory, and stress redistribution are explored to enable participants to tackle sophisticated design challenges with confidence.
  • Focus on Durability and Performance: The course emphasizes durability considerations, including crack control, chloride penetration resistance, and carbonation depth, to enhance the lifespan of concrete structures.
  • Compliance with International Standards: Participants will gain expertise in applying globally recognized design codes, such as Eurocode, ACI, and ISO specifications, to ensure quality and reliability in every project.
  • Integration of Computational Tools: The training introduces participants to state-of-the-art software and algorithms for stress-strain analysis, deflection modeling, and load balancing, empowering them to optimize designs efficiently.
  • Earthquake-Resistant and Sustainable Design: Special attention is given to designing structures that can withstand seismic loads, emphasizing ductility, energy dissipation, and base isolation techniques for enhanced safety.

Course Objectives

After completing this Pideya Learning Academy training, participants will learn to:
Design diverse concrete structures while maintaining high quality.
Conduct detailed analyses of reinforced concrete and special structural forms.
Apply advanced tools and techniques for concrete detailing.
Solve challenges related to external forces on concrete structures.
Ensure structural durability through innovative design methods.
Execute simulation and modelling to refine concrete designs.

Personal Benefits

Professionals attending this course will:
Strengthen their analytical and design capabilities.
Gain confidence in designing and detailing concrete structures.
Acquire advanced skills in risk analysis and project management.

Organisational Benefits

Organisations whose teams complete this course can expect:
Improved reinforced concrete designs with reduced risks.
Optimised project execution and profitability.
A skilled workforce capable of handling advanced concrete projects.
Enhanced compliance with international design standards.

Who Should Attend

This course is ideal for:
Construction contractors.
Civil and structural engineers.
Client organisations.
Managers seeking a deeper understanding of concrete detailing.
Aspiring professionals in the construction industry.

Course Outline

Module 1: Fundamentals of Reinforced Concrete Detailing
Principles of concrete detailing Influence of detailing on load paths and structural resilience Coordination between design drawings and execution Role of construction tolerances in detailing accuracy Key structural elements and their roles Beam-column joints: stress transfer and failure mechanisms Cantilever structures and detailing considerations Interface reinforcement between structural elements International design codes and standards Load and resistance factor design (LRFD) principles Serviceability and ultimate limit state (ULS/SLS) provisions Design assumptions in probabilistic safety formats Reinforced concrete structural systems Interaction of primary and secondary structural members Stress redistribution in hyperstatic systems Non-linear behavior in reinforced concrete elements Computational tools and design aids for concrete detailing Algorithms for automatic reinforcement detailing Finite element method (FEM) for stress-strain analysis Parametric modeling for optimization
Module 2: Slabs and Beam Design Techniques
Plastic analysis and yield line theory Application of upper-bound and lower-bound theorems Yield line patterns for corner-supported slabs Horizontal shear resistance and transfer methods Integration of composite action in steel-concrete sections Detailing for horizontal slip resistance in precast units Truss and strip design methodologies Influence of strip orientation on moment distribution Compatibility checks for truss modeling in continuous spans Strut-and-Tie modeling for complex structures Selection of optimal strut inclination angles Anchorage zone detailing in D-region design Shear wall design and reinforcement Coupling beam design in perforated shear walls Shear transfer mechanisms across wall openings Shear friction mechanisms Design of construction joints for shear slip control Frictional resistance in base plate connections Advanced analysis of deep beams and corbels Shear span-to-depth ratio effects on deep beams Stress trajectory mapping for load paths in corbels
Module 3: Durability and Structural Integrity
Concrete mix composition and optimization Optimization of particle packing density Selection of reactive and inert fillers for durability Key material properties Poisson's ratio and its influence on lateral strains Dynamic modulus of elasticity under cyclic loading Factors influencing structural durability Influence of carbonation depth on embedded reinforcement Chloride ion penetration profiles in marine environments Failure analysis and protection strategies Crack width assessment using fracture mechanics Protection using cathodic prevention systems
Module 4: Computational Tools for Concrete Design
Modeling tools for section design and beam analysis Multi-criteria optimization for section capacity design Stress integration techniques for non-linear material behavior Simulation programs for deflection and column analysis Integration of time-dependent material properties in simulation Pushover analysis for performance-based design Reinforced concrete beam software applications Iterative methods for determining moment-curvature relationships Load-balancing algorithms for discontinuous spans
Module 5: Advanced Pre-Stressed Concrete Design
Load analysis and stress distribution Shear lag effects in wide prestressed sections Redistribution of pre-stress in indeterminate systems Calculation of pre-stress losses Long-term creep and relaxation effects in high-strength tendons Anchorage slip during post-tensioning Shear reinforcement techniques for pre-stressed sections Inclined tendon detailing for enhanced shear capacity Analysis of shear lag in webbed sections Pre-tensioning and post-tensioning methods Stress distribution in bonded vs. unbonded tendons Coupler design and detailing for long-span girders
Module 6: Torsion, Shear, and Bond Mechanics
Torsion analysis in reinforced structures Space truss analogy for torsional reinforcement design Combined torsion and bending interaction effects Shear stress distribution in beams and slabs Non-linear shear strength behavior in lightweight concrete Punching shear resistance in flat slabs Anchorage bond and lap splicing techniques Transfer length considerations for pretensioned reinforcement Seismic detailing requirements for lap splices
Module 7: Cracks and Deflection Control
Deflection analysis: span-to-depth ratios and calculations Time-dependent deflection due to creep and shrinkage Influence of reinforcement ratio on instantaneous deflection Crack width calculations and control strategies Crack propagation models under fatigue loading Effects of bar diameter and spacing on crack control
Module 8: Design of Reinforced Concrete Framed Structures
Structural actions and robustness considerations Progressive collapse resistance in irregular frames Importance of redundancy in structural load paths Tie systems: vertical, horizontal, and internal ties Stress transfer mechanisms in internal tie systems Detailing for continuity across expansion joints Building load classifications and combinations Combinations of lateral and vertical loads in design scenarios Impact of accidental eccentricity in load combinations
Module 9: Retaining Structures and Wall Detailing
Types of retaining structures: counterfort and cantilever walls Analysis of active and passive earth pressure zones Detailing for buttressed retaining walls Detailed design and reinforcement of retaining walls Stability checks for overturning, sliding, and bearing pressure Geotechnical considerations for foundation detailing
Module 10: Advanced Column Design and Analysis
Classification and load considerations for columns Stress concentration effects in multi-column systems Axial shortening in long-span column grids Effective height and slenderness limits for columns Moment amplification effects on slender columns Analysis of lateral-torsional buckling in tall columns
Module 11: Earthquake-Resistant Design
Seismic load analysis and considerations Base isolation techniques and their applications Time-history response analysis for dynamic loading Structural resilience and reinforcement strategies Detailing for ductile behavior in plastic hinge regions Energy dissipation devices in seismic design
Module 12: Special Structural Elements
Foundation structures: isolated footings and raft foundations Analysis of settlement profiles for flexible and rigid footings Design of combined and strap footings under eccentric loads Reinforcement for high-stress scenarios Strengthening methods using fiber-reinforced polymers (FRP) Detailing for extreme loading conditions in blast-resistant structures

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