Conceptual design series: Rapid calculations

Author: Rachel De'Ath, Richard Harpin & James Norman

Date published

1 October 2020

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Conceptual design series: Rapid calculations

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Rachel De'Ath, Richard Harpin & James Norman
Date published
1 October 2020
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Members: £26.00 + VAT
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Author

Rachel De'Ath, Richard Harpin & James Norman

Date published

1 October 2020

Author

Rachel De'Ath, Richard Harpin & James Norman

Price

Members: £26.00 + VAT
Standard: £40.00 + VAT

Learn how to design buildings quickly using pencil and paper.

This webinar recording is the last in a five part series designed to take you through the concept design process.

Presenters guide you through the process of designing a building rapidly using pencil, paper, a few books and key resources.

During the webinar recording we will:
  • Highlight some industry tips and tricks
  • Encourage you to create 'cheat sheets' based on your own experience
  • Help you to consider the types of question to ask and give you the confidence to answer them quickly

Learning outcomes

  • An understanding of the difference between rapid concept calculations and detailed design calculations
  • Useful frameworks for rapid calculations using typical structural design problems
  • Advice on using your own experience to inform your rapid design calculations
  • Learn why pencil and paper can be more useful than a computer for detailed calculations
  • Help and support in structuring your resources in preparation for the IStructE CM exam  

Intended for

Graduates who are keen to learn more about conceptual design. It will be particularly helpful for anyone preparing for the IStructE CM exam.
 

Speakers

Rachel De'Ath
Rachael has more than 16 years’ design experience working for Arup and has recently joined the University of Bristol to teach design, alongside her work in industry. She prefers working on re-use projects, where the existing structure is creatively re-imagined into something new. She was named as one of the Women's Engineering Society ‘Top 50 female engineers’ in 2018.

Richard Harpin
Richard is a University Teacher in Structural Design at the University of Sheffield. He was previously a Lecturer in Structural Engineering and Architecture at Nottingham Trent University and, before this, spent 16 years working for Arup. Significant projects include Citibank European Headquarters at Canary Wharf, Pallant House Gallery in Chichester and the School of Theatre, Film and Television at the University of York.

James Norman
James has 12 years design experience working for Ramboll and Integral Engineering Design. He has nine years’ academic experience, including a PhD at the University of Bristol. He has designed buildings out of mud, timber, steel and lots and lots of concrete, and worked for a year on the facade of the extension to the Tate Modern. James authored Structural timber elements: a pre-scheme design guide and is Associate Professor of Sustainable Design.
 

Additional information

Format:
Video
Publisher:
IStructE

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Training Calculation Conceptual Design Diagram Video IStructE London HQ Webinars

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