Events for structural engineers - The Concrete Centre Flat slabs are highly versatile elements widely used in construction, providing minimum depth, fast construction and flexible column grids. Case studies, the latest design and construction information and tips for using finite element analysis will be presented. Modern concrete structures often have large spans and predicting deflections may be complex. This course provides guidance on using the simple and rigorous methods and uses worked examples to Eurocode 2 and BS8110. Providing a practical understanding of designing reinforced concrete structures, from quick design methods for initial sizing of members to best practice advice for using finite element analysis. Delegates will receive useful tips and see how software can assist for both element design and the concept design of frames. More

Events and CPD - The Concrete Centre West Midlands Centre for Constructing Excellence, 5 Floor, Embassy House, 60 Church Street, Birmingham, West Midlands, B3 2DJ Heavyweight forms of construction continue to evolve. Carillion Regional Building , QMU Site, Queen Margaret University, Site Office, Mucklets Road, Musselburgh, EH21 6UU Concrete construction can combat the effects of global warming, by lowering energy consumption and therefore carbon emissions, minimising the need ... Rooms 14-15, Lion Court Conference Centre, 25 Procter Street, London, Greater London, WC1V 6NY This course provides a practical understanding of designing reinforced concrete structures, from quick design methods for initial sizing of members to best practice advice ... More

BRE: Infrastructure and transport systems BRE can help with issues ranging from air quality in planes and trains, to recycled aggregate use in roads and concrete structures, and from safety and security to testing tunnel segments. Its unique test rig, utilising the forward section of an Airbus 300 fuselage, is used to examine the internal environment during real-time, simulated flights carrying passengers and crew. We deal with the risks associated with all forms of transport and infrastructure, including marine, rail, road, aerospace, tunnel, stations, airports and bridges. More