Analysis and strengthening of concrete buildings: common construction types 1950 - 1985
Date & Time

4 July 2023
12:00 - 13:00 BST

Location

Online

Price
Members: £45 + VAT
Standard: £70 + VAT

Analysis and strengthening of concrete buildings: common construction types 1950 - 1985

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Webinar
Date & Time

4 July 2023
12:00 - 13:00 BST

Location

Online

Price
Members: £45 + VAT
Standard: £70 + VAT

The first webinar in a six-part series on the analysis and strengthening of concrete buildings, providing an overview of common construction types used from 1950 – 1985.

The construction industry continues to explore way to redevelop existing structures and reduce the use of new materials, demonstrating its commitment to reducing its environmental impact. By moving towards implementing the circular economy, reuse is soon to become the default construction type for concrete building projects.

Structural engineers will increasingly be expected to understand how to justify, repair, reuse and repurpose existing concrete buildings.

This webinar will explore some of the common concrete building construction types and materials that were commonly used between 1950 – 1985 and outline the difficulties you might encounter during a resuse project.
 

Reasons to attend

  • Further your understanding of existing concrete frame buildings.
  • Understand common concrete building construction types, including flat slabs, double tee beams, large panel systems and more.
  • Find out how to overcome some of the challenges of working on ageing concrete buildings during a reuse project.

Intended for

  • Directors, Managers, SMEs owners
  • Structural Engineers of all levels
  • Architects, Designers, Contractors

Speakers

Robin Whittle Consultant

Robin has extensive experience working in concrete structural design and on site and has worked as a Consultant to Arup and the Concrete Centre. Between 1968 and 2001 he provided specialist advice for reinforced, prestressed concrete and structural design within Arup Research and Development. He has been involved with the development of Eurocode 2 since the mid-1980s and is a member of the UK Structural Codes Committee for concrete, taking an active role in the development of handbooks and design aids.

Jenny Burridge Director, Structural Design, The Concrete Centre

Jenny Burridge is a chartered civil and structural engineer and is responsible for the team of structural engineers providing technical guidance to designers and contractors. Prior to joining the Concrete Centre she worked for several consulting engineers including Aecom and Arup, where she designed several award winning buildings. Jenny chairs the BSI strategic committee on Engineering Design and Construction and sits on the Construction and Built Environment Sector Policy and Strategy Committee. She is also currently on the Institution’s Council.

About the series

This webinar is the first of a 6-part series on the analysis and strengthening of concrete buildings. All webinars are recorded and will be made available for you to access on-demand following the live broadcast.

Information on registering for the entire webinar series will be made available shortly. Other webinars on the series include:

  • Surveys and investigations
  • Interpreting test results
  • Building modelling
  • Managing deterioration
  • Strengthening remediation using carbon fibre

Contact

Email - [email protected]

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