Structural Renovation of Buildings Training Course
Civil & Structural Engineering · 5 Days · Public · Al-Khobraa certified · From USD 3,900
Overview
As more and more buildings are being renovated rather than demolished, a lack of reliable knowledge on the topic of their renovation is becoming critical. Technical journals and specialty conferences provide plenty of data—sometimes contradictory—but they tend to focus on specific types of structures and on rather narrow issues.
Learning Objectives
Learn when a renovated building must be upgraded to comply with the code for new construction and when it can be grandfathered. Find out when it is appropriate to renovate and when to consider replacement instead. Discuss typical code provisions for structural renovations.
Study the available methods of investigating existing conditions. Learn where to find information about the original structural design and how load testing can help determine load-carrying capacities of the framing when its exact properties are unknown.
Learn about the early practices for cast-iron and steel construction, the allowable stresses of vintage steel and fasteners, how to determine whether the steel is weldable, and how to identify open-web joists in the field. Explore various methods of strengthening steel framing and connections.
Discuss the methods of strengthening various concrete structural systems. Find out how to improve load-carrying capacities of beams, one- and two-way slabs, columns, and how to safely make openings in slabs. Examine the typical properties of old concrete and reinforcing steel. Discover the most effective methods of concrete repair and how to prevent premature—and unfortunately very common—failures of concrete repairs.
Learn how pre-engineered buildings work, where the areas of potential weakness are, and how to strengthen, expand, or modify these deceptively simple structures.
Discuss why many common wall materials fail prematurely and how to specify them correctly. Learn about the typical weaknesses of various systems and the must-have details for their repair.
Who Should Attend
This course is designed for professionals working in civil and structural engineering, as well as those whose responsibilities require a stronger practical grasp of the subject and its application within their organisation.
Professionals in Structural Design
Civil and structural engineers
Construction and design professionals
Course Outline
Day 1 — Introduction
Why renovate?
Challenges of structural renovation
Day 2 — Code provisions for renovations
Renovate or rebuild?
Investigating existing conditions
Day 3 — Renovating steel-framed buildings
Strengthening concrete buildings
Repairing deteriorated concrete
Day 4 — Renovating wood buildings
Renovating masonry buildings
Wind and seismic retrofit
Day 5 — Renovating building façade
Renovating metal building systems
Conclusion
Accreditation
Al-Khobraa certified. On completion delegates receive an Al-Khobraa certificate of achievement.
What do Al-Khobraa civil and structural engineering courses cover?
The portfolio covers construction project management, structural design and analysis, concrete and steel technology, geotechnical and foundation engineering, Building Information Modeling (BIM), quantity surveying and cost estimation, and site supervision and quality control.
Who should attend a civil or structural engineering course?
These courses suit civil and structural engineers, site and construction managers, project and resident engineers, quantity surveyors and cost estimators, QA/QC inspectors, and consultants or contractor staff delivering building and infrastructure projects.
How long are civil and structural engineering courses, and where are they held?
Most Al-Khobraa civil and structural engineering courses run over 5 days. The exact duration, dates and city for this course are listed in the dates section on this page. Public sessions run across Saudi Arabia — Riyadh, Jeddah, Al-Khobar, Jubail and Yanbu — as well as regional and international venues, with live virtual classrooms available on request.
What certificate will I receive?
Delegates who complete the course receive an Al-Khobraa certificate of completion, issued by a Saudi-registered training provider. Al-Khobraa also delivers internationally accredited programmes; where a course carries an external awarding body such as PMI, CIPS, ILM or IOSH, that body is named on the course's own page.
Can civil and structural engineering training be delivered in-house for our team?
Yes. Any Al-Khobraa civil and structural engineering course can be delivered in-house at your own premises anywhere in Saudi Arabia or the GCC, with the content, dates and language of delivery tailored to your team. Al-Khobraa is an approved HRDF (Hadaf) provider, so eligible Saudi employers can seek training support. Contact us for a quotation.