26 July 2010
NEW ADDITIONS TO CONCRETE WEBCAST RESOURCE
Two new educational webcasts have been launched by The Concrete Centre. Aimed at structural engineers, the webcasts provide a comprehensive introduction to the new Eurocodes and to the benefits and use of Finite Element Analysis. The webcasts are part of a growing online educational resource provided by The Concrete Centre.
‘Introduction to Eurocodes’, presented by Jenny Burridge, head of structural engineering at The Concrete Centre examines Eurocodes O, 1 and 2. It provides an overview of the basis of structural design under the codes and examines the particular requirements and values for concrete under Eurocode 2. In particular, the webcast examines the differences between BS8110 and Eurocode 2 and explains how to carry out shear design under the new code.
‘Finite Element Analysis, presented by structural engineer Owen Brooker, explains the benefits of using finite element analysis for flat slabs particularly for complex geometry and unusual loads. He goes on to explain the application of finite analysis, use of FE software packages and the establishment of an analysis model.
“The webcasts are the latest additions to a growing library that covers concrete design, construction and sustainability as well as project case strudies,” said Vicki Evans, marketing communications manager of The Concrete Centre. “Webcasts have reinvented traditional learning methods by allowing immediate and easy access to expert knowledge and experience. Their immediacy and interactivity makes them a very useful teaching tool the potential of which The Concrete Centre is realising through its comprehensive online resource”.
For details of the webcasts available from The Concrete Centre,
Access Link here
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