Industrial Concrete Structural Design Training Course

The Industrial Concrete Structural Design Training Course at Oxford Training Centre provides an advanced and technical framework for engineers, architects, and design professionals working with reinforced concrete systems in industrial contexts. This course addresses the specific demands of concrete structure performance under industrial loading conditions, environmental constraints, equipment-induced stresses, and operational safety requirements. It covers the full scope of industrial building design—from structural layout to detailed component design—through a comprehensive, code-compliant methodology.

Within the context of the Constructions and Civil Engineering Training Course, this programme focuses exclusively on the unique structural requirements and design principles applied in industrial settings, including factories, production plants, power facilities, and warehouses. It ensures participants understand how to implement reinforced concrete solutions that withstand heavy machinery loads, seismic forces, wind pressures, temperature fluctuations, and material degradation.

Learners are guided through the structural analysis, modelling, detailing, and performance evaluation processes of reinforced concrete design for industrial environments, utilising internationally recognised codes such as Eurocode 2 and ACI 318. By the end of the course, attendees will be proficient in designing structurally sound, serviceable, and long-lasting industrial concrete buildings, with a clear understanding of load paths, structural interactions, and detailing requirements specific to these facilities.

The course also addresses critical components such as foundations and superstructure design for industrial buildings, expansion joints and crack control in industrial concrete, and techniques for concrete durability and thermal considerations for factories—empowering engineers to meet stringent operational demands and safety standards.

Objectives

Upon completion of the Concrete structure design course for industrial projects, participants will be able to:

  • Analyse and design reinforced concrete structures for industrial use following Eurocode or ACI standards.
  • Perform structural load assessments for industrial environments, including equipment loads, live loads, wind, and seismic forces.
  • Develop detailed structural systems including concrete columns, beams, and slabs for industrial use.
  • Understand and apply load transfer mechanisms and structural modelling principles in concrete.
  • Execute detailed design for industrial floors, slabs, and foundations in concrete, accounting for thermal movement and operational requirements.
  • Assess long-term structural performance, cracking potential, and durability under harsh environmental and operational conditions.
  • Integrate safety, functionality, and serviceability in structural engineering for industrial facilities.
  • Apply professional detailing and specification for heavy load-bearing concrete structures in industry.
  • Create compliant design documentation using engineering tools and design software based on real-world industrial applications.

Target Audience

This industrial concrete design training course is developed for professionals involved in the planning, design, and execution of structural works in industrial facilities. Target participants include:

  • Structural engineers involved in the design of reinforced concrete structures for industrial use.
  • Civil engineers designing infrastructure for factories, warehouses, and energy plants.
  • Engineering consultants and technical supervisors involved in industrial infrastructure design with concrete.
  • Design team members working on concrete foundation design for equipment loads and dynamic industrial applications.
  • Project managers overseeing construction and structural performance of industrial buildings.
  • Architects and technical draftsmen supporting detailed concrete structural detailing for industrial applications.
  • Site engineers, QA/QC inspectors, and construction professionals ensuring compliance with concrete design codes and standards for industrial structures.
  • Engineering graduates and professionals seeking structured training in structural design of industrial concrete buildings.

How Will Attendees Benefit?

Participants of this Industrial Concrete Structural Design Training Course will benefit through:

  • Deepened understanding of code-based structural design, particularly engineering design using Eurocode or ACI for industrial concrete.
  • Confidence in delivering technically accurate and structurally robust industrial concrete designs.
  • Ability to address structural integrity under high-load and complex industrial conditions.
  • Enhanced skills in designing and detailing structural systems using concrete for heavy-duty applications.
  • Insights into seismic and wind design for industrial concrete facilities, enabling risk-resilient design.
  • Capability to assess material behaviour, expansion, cracking, and durability for long-term infrastructure use.
  • Practical knowledge of structural modelling and load paths in concrete buildings, improving decision-making during design and construction stages.
  • Direct application of course materials in ongoing or upcoming industrial projects, improving performance and reducing redesign risks.

Course Content

Module 1: Fundamentals of Industrial Concrete Structures

  • Characteristics and classifications of industrial concrete structures
  • Differences between commercial and industrial structural design
  • Overview of concrete structural design for industrial buildings

Module 2: Load Considerations in Industrial Environments

  • Analysis of static, dynamic, and vibration-induced loads
  • Impact of heavy machinery and operational traffic on concrete design
  • Fundamentals of load design and stability in industrial concrete structures

Module 3: Structural Systems and Layout Planning

  • Selecting structural systems for factories, warehouses, and plants
  • Modelling structural grids, frames, and load paths
  • Application of structural engineering for industrial facilities

Module 4: Reinforced Concrete Components Design

  • Flexural and shear design of beams and slabs
  • Design of short and slender columns under axial and combined loads
  • Design of concrete columns, beams, and slabs for industrial use

Module 5: Industrial Foundation and Floor Design

  • Shallow and deep foundation selection and design criteria
  • Foundation detailing for heavy equipment and vibration control
  • Practical design of industrial floors, slabs, and foundations in concrete

Module 6: Seismic and Wind Considerations

  • Seismic zoning, ground motion analysis, and response spectrum method
  • Wind loading effects on industrial buildings and component stability
  • Techniques for seismic and wind design for industrial concrete facilities

Module 7: Durability and Thermal Design

  • Concrete cover, reinforcement corrosion, and chemical resistance
  • Thermal expansion, contraction, and joint spacing calculations
  • Concrete durability and thermal considerations for factories

Module 8: Crack Control and Expansion Joint Design

  • Shrinkage, thermal, and structural cracking types and prevention
  • Expansion joint detailing for slab and wall separation
  • Integration of expansion joints and crack control in industrial concrete

Module 9: Structural Modelling and Analysis

  • Structural idealisation and element modelling in concrete systems
  • Load path analysis and design verification
  • Techniques in structural modelling and load paths in concrete buildings

Module 10: Code Compliance and Design Standards

  • Eurocode 2 and ACI 318 comparison and application
  • Limit state design principles and serviceability criteria
  • Reference to concrete design codes and standards for industrial structures

Module 11: Concrete Detailing and Construction Integration

  • Bar bending schedules and reinforcement detailing
  • Construction tolerances, cover specifications, and quality control
  • Focus on concrete structural detailing for industrial applications

Module 12: Practical Application and Case Study Review

  • Real-world case studies of industrial buildings and structural failures
  • Design validation and performance analysis of sample projects
  • Structured review of structural design training for factories and warehouses

Course Dates

July 28, 2025
October 6, 2025
January 5, 2026
April 13, 2026

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