This one-day course is aimed at developing an understanding into the basic design theory as well as demonstrating the application thereof with suitable design examples on each section.

The course would be suitable for young engineers and technologist as well as experienced engineers who feel the need to get back to grips with the basics of reinforced concrete design.

Course Background

The course will be presented by Gregg Parrott who is an associate Director and Head of the Department of Civil Engineering at the Durban University of Technology and has over eighteen years teaching experience in Reinforced Concrete Design. He has also successfully presented similar courses to this one at a number of centres around the country over these years.

Course Content

• Introduction and Limit State Theory
• Flexure in Beams
• Shear and Torsion in Beams
• Flexure in Slabs
• Sheer in Slabs (incl.punching shear)
• Rectangular Columns
• Design Examples

Registration and Enquiries

The SAICE National Office can be contacted on +27 11 805 5947 or send an email to Cheryl-lee Williams

Cost

The cost of the course is R2500,00 per delegate for SAICE and CSSA Members and R3500,00 per delegate for Non-SAICE Members, which includes a copy of the book ‘Reinforced Concrete Design to SANS 10100-1 (revised 2008 edition) as well as handouts, lunch and teas.