CONCRETE STRUCTURAL DESIGN FOR INDUSTRIAL PROJECTS

DIXONTECH presents the Concrete Structural Design for Industrial Projects program aimed at professionals involved in the design, supervision, and management of large-scale industrial facilities. This training focuses on advanced reinforced and prestressed concrete design principles, dynamic loading, foundation systems, and durability performance. It integrates Eurocode 2, ACI 318, and BS 8110 standards, offering participants the tools and methods required to design safe, efficient, and durable concrete structures for complex industrial environments.

TRAINING TOPICS

• Structural Analysis and Design Fundamentals for Industrial Buildings
• Reinforced and Prestressed Concrete Design Techniques
• Foundations, Retaining Walls, and Load Transfer Systems
• Structural Dynamics and Vibration Control
• Durability, Maintenance, and Structural Optimization

BY THE END OF THIS TRAINING COURSE, DELEGATES WILL BE ABLE TO:

• Design reinforced and prestressed concrete structures for industrial facilities
• Apply ACI, Eurocode, and BS standards in industrial design
• Analyze complex load conditions including dynamic and thermal loads
• Develop durable and cost-effective concrete systems
• Evaluate and optimize structural performance under industrial conditions
• Coordinate effectively between design, fabrication, and site execution
• Implement structural integrity and lifecycle maintenance strategies

TRAINING IS TAILORED TO

• Structural and civil engineers
• Industrial and project engineers
• Construction and site supervisors
• Structural design consultants
• QA/QC and inspection engineers
• Contractors and plant designers
• Infrastructure and facility maintenance engineers

TRAINING METHODOLOGY

This course integrates interactive lectures, software design workshops, and case studies. Participants will engage in practical modeling of industrial concrete structures using STAAD.Pro, ETABS, and Tekla, supported by real industrial project data. Emphasis is placed on problem-solving, safety, and sustainability throughout the design lifecycle.

DAY 1

INTRODUCTION TO INDUSTRIAL CONCRETE DESIGN CONCEPTS

• Overview of industrial facilities and structural systems
• Design standards and regulatory frameworks (ACI, EC2, BS)
• Material properties and concrete mix selection
• Industrial loads and environmental design considerations
• Coordination between architectural and structural layouts

DAY 2

STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS AND DESIGN OF INDUSTRIAL FRAMES

• Load types: static, dynamic, thermal, and impact loads
• Analysis of columns, beams, and slabs under variable loading
• Design of floor systems for heavy equipment
• Structural modeling for industrial buildings
• Case study: reinforced frame for process building

DAY 3

FOUNDATION DESIGN AND LOAD TRANSFER SYSTEMS

• Types of industrial foundations (raft, pile, and mat)
• Load transfer mechanisms and bearing capacity design
• Settlement control and soil-structure interaction
• Design of retaining walls and pits
• Foundation design using STAAD Foundation Advanced

DAY 4

DURABILITY, SAFETY, AND STRUCTURAL PERFORMANCE

• Durability factors in aggressive industrial environments
• Fire resistance and corrosion protection methods
• Crack control and reinforcement detailing practices
• Structural inspection and safety assessment techniques
• Rehabilitation of deteriorated industrial structures

DAY 5

PRACTICAL DESIGN APPLICATIONS AND SOFTWARE INTEGRATION

• Structural modeling using ETABS and Tekla Structures
• Integration of BIM in industrial design projects
• Design documentation and construction coordination
• Cost optimization and value engineering techniques
• Final case study: integrated concrete design for an industrial plant