Efficient structural design concepts - June 2025
Date & Time

16 June 2025
10:00 - 17:30 BST

Location

Online

Price

Member early booking: £295 + VAT
Member: £335 + VAT
Standard: £445 + VAT

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Efficient structural design concepts - June 2025

Efficient structural design concepts - June 2025

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Date & Time

16 June 2025
10:00 - 17:30 BST

Location

Online

Price

Member early booking: £295 + VAT
Member: £335 + VAT
Standard: £445 + VAT

Early booking discount

Available until one month prior

This online course introduces simple structural concepts that will enable structural engineers to design more effective, efficient and elegant structures.

Through the introduction of simple physical models and practical examples, you will gain a greater understanding of structural behaviour and the distribution of internal forces in structures. As a result, you will be able to identify how the design of simple structures can be improved and be equipped to provide solutions to structural problems.

Structural concepts covered

  • More direct internal force paths

  • More uniform distribution of internal forces

  • Smaller internal forces

  • Converting more bending moments to axial forces

Learning outcomes

  • Develop an intuitive understanding of four structural concepts

  • Translate your understanding of simple structural concepts into efficient design

  • Appreciate innovative engineering solutions for reducing deflections

  • Identify the routes and measures in existing structures, which efficiently reduce deflections

 Intended for

Although open to all, this course might be of particular relevance for:
  • Graduate engineer

  • Mid-career engineer

Trainer

Dr Tianjian Ji

Dr Tianjian Ji, FIStructE, was Reader in Structural Engineering at the University of Manchester. He developed "Seeing and Touching Structural Concepts" for gaining an intuitive understanding by using simple physical models and appropriate practical examples. He is the author of two books: Understanding and Using Structural Concepts and Structural Design against Deflection.

Contact

Email - [email protected]

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