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Understanding Structural Concepts

 

Date: 2012 To be decided

Venue: University of Manchester (Central Manchester Maps and Travel)

What is the course about?

This course is intended for practising structural engineers, consultants and university lecturers.
The course aims to develop an intuitive understanding of structural concepts through using physical models and appropriate practical examples together with brief theories. The course is
based on the book, Seeing and Touching Structural Concepts, written by Dr Ji and Dr Bell, two
of the course presenters.

Who should attend?

Practising engineers who wish to effectively enhance their understanding of structural concepts
and try to use structural concepts in their work to achieve more efficient designs and to solve
practical problems innovatively. It will also benefit University lecturers who teach structural subjects to undergraduates.

Course Content

The course will cover a number of concepts from statics to dynamics which have applications in
practice. The topics include concepts for designing stiffer structures, resonance, free vibration,
stability, horizontal movements of structures due to vertical loads, human body models in structural vibration, and structural concepts and practice. Each of the topics will be illustrated using a brief theory, demonstration of physical models and appropriate engineering examples where concepts play dominant roles. How to study structural concepts will also be explored.

Course Presenters:

Dr Tianjian Ji (Course Leader), Dr Adrian Bell and Dr Partha Mandal.

 

How to apply:

Further details of the course and an application form are given in the course leaflet.

 

Either complete the application form in the course leaflet attached and fax it to us, or,

Download and complete the application form on the course leaflet and send it back to us in the post or fax, or,

e-Mail the CPD Course Administrator: Amanda Clare or,

Book and pay directly online through the Online Store with your credit card.

Book and pay via our Online Store (link to follow)

Course Fee:
£495 plus VAT if applicable. (Includes lunches and the course dinner on the 27th October)

 

How to pay:

We have the following options:

Directly via a credit card using the Online Store, or,

• Invoice (Please send details of who should receive it so we can contact them in your organisation. We can arrange invoices for multiple delegate bookings)
• Bank Transfer: To pay straight into the bank account please e-mail cashiers@manchester.ac.uk for the bank details'
  Please Quote Reference: XX XXXXX (code to follow)

Accommodation:

Delegates are responsible for booking their own accommodation.

Manchester Conference Centre, is next door to the George Begg Building and the cost is approximately £79 bed and breakfast (inc VAT).
Telephone 0161 955 8000
Address: Manchester Conference Centre, Weston Building, Sackville Street, Manchester, M1 3BB

(The Manchester Conference Centre is Number 11 on the University campus) map

Manchester Conference centre

 

Alternative accommodation:

Nearby IBIS Hotel, cost is approximately £67 bed and breakfast (inc VAT)
Address: IBIS Hotel, Charles Street, Manchester, M1 7DG

IBIS Hotel quite close to the university

Visit Manchester- for other accommodation and what's on in Manchester

 

Cancellation

Up to three weeks before the event: free of charge
Up to one week before: 50%.
Non-attendance will not receive a refund.
Cancellation must be in writing to the Course Administrator in advance.

Cancellation by the University
The University reserves the right to cancel the course 10 days before if there are not sufficient delegates registered.