Name: 3D Structural Analysis and Design for Structural Steel Building Training Course
Rating: 4.7 (1076 reviews)

Scheduled Dates

26 - 30 Oct 2026

Abu Dhabi - UAE

$5,950

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Baku - Azerbaijan

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$5,950

25 - 29 Oct 2027

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$5,950

27 - 31 Dec 2027

Dubai - UAE

$5,950

Why Choose this Training Course?

In today's demanding industrial landscape, the structural integrity of steel buildings and support structures is non-negotiable. Failures can lead to catastrophic operational downtime, safety hazards, and significant financial loss. This training course is designed to equip structural engineers with the advanced skills required to design safe, reliable, and cost-effective steel structures using the latest computational tools and global design standards. Participants will move beyond basic analysis to master the complexities of modern structural engineering, ensuring their designs are robust, compliant, and optimized for real-world conditions.

This training course uniquely blends theoretical knowledge with intensive, hands-on practical application. It is specifically tailored for professionals in the Oil & Gas, power generation, and heavy industrial sectors, addressing the unique challenges of these environments. By focusing on advanced topics like stability, buckling, connection design, and culminating in a real-world capstone project, this training course bridges the gap between academic theory and industry practice. Attendees will leave with immediately applicable skills that enhance both their personal competence and their organization's project execution capabilities.

This training course will highlight:

Applying the newest design codes: AISC 360-22, ASCE/SEI 7-22, and IBC 2024.
Performing advanced stability/buckling analyses.
Designing robust industrial structures, including pipe racks and equipment supports.
Simulating real-world engineering challenges through a comprehensive capstone project.

What are the Goals?

By the end of this 3D Structural Analysis and Design for Structural Steel Building training course, participants will learn to:

Model complex industrial steel structures in 3D.
Apply current AISC and ASCE design standards effectively.
Execute advanced stability analyses.
Design and detail steel connections per code requirements.
Validate designs via a practical capstone project.

Who is this Training Course for?

This training course is suitable to a wide range of professionals but will greatly benefit:

Structural Design Engineers
Civil/Structural Project Engineers
Checkers and Design Reviewers
Engineering Managers in the Oil & Gas sector
Recent Graduates in Structural Engineering

How will this Training Course be Presented?

Participants will engage in a highly interactive learning experience that combines formal lectures with extensive software workshops. The training course is structured around practical, hands-on exercises for the immediate application of theoretical concepts. The training course emphasizes "learning by doing," with a significant portion of time dedicated to solving realistic engineering problems and concluding with a full-scope capstone project.

Organisational Impact

By sending employees to this training course, the organization will benefit from:

Enhanced design safety and structural reliability.
Reduced project risks through advanced analysis techniques.
Increased efficiency in modeling and design tasks.
Assurance of compliance with the latest industry codes.
Improved capability to execute complex industrial projects.
Mitigation of costly design errors and rework.

Personal Impact

Participants will gain and enhance the following skills to advance their careers:

Mastery of the latest 3D analysis software.
Expertise in current structural steel design standards.
Advanced skills in stability and connection design.
Confidence to tackle complex engineering challenges.
Practical experience with a realistic capstone project.
A competitive edge in the industrial engineering market.

Daily Agenda

Day 1: Fundamentals of Structural Analysis and Steel Design

Introduction to the Finite Element Method (FEM) in structural engineering.
Overview of modern structural analysis software and workflows.
Overview of the latest design standards: AISC 360-22, ASCE/SEI 7-22, and IBC 2024.
Determination of structural loads (Dead, Live, Wind, and Seismic) per ASCE/SEI 7-22.
Fundamentals of structural modeling: Defining nodes, members, and plates.
Introduction to load combination generation per IBC 2024.

Day 2: Modeling, Load Application, and Linear Analysis

Advanced modeling techniques: Using the Structure Wizard and CAD imports.
Modeling industrial support structures: Pipe racks, equipment supports, and multi-tier frames.
Automated generation of wind and seismic loads per ASCE/SEI 7-22.
Application of moving loads and area loads on structural members.
Performing analysis and interpreting results.
Code-checking members for axial, shear, and flexural demands per AISC 360-22.
Effective length concepts and member slenderness considerations.
Post-processing and report generation for design documentation.

Day 3: Advanced Analysis: Stability and Buckling

Introduction to structural stability and its importance in steel design.
Understanding local, global, and torsional buckling modes.
Practical application: Stability analysis of a slender steel frame.
Interpreting and applying buckling load factors to design.
Best practices for ensuring numerical stability in analysis.

Day 4: Connection Design and Industrial Support Structures

Introduction to steel connection design per AISC 360-22.
Design of bolted and welded connections.
Modeling and designing simple, moment, and semi-rigid connections.
Practical connection detailing and constructability considerations.
Design of bracing systems for lateral stability in industrial frames.
Using software tools for connection design optimization.

Day 5: Capstone Project: Design of an Industrial Pipe Rack

Project kick-off: Review of project specifications, loads, and deliverables.
Phase 1: 3D modeling of a multi-tier pipe rack structure.
Phase 2: Application of gravity, wind, seismic, and thermal loads per ASCE 7-22.
Phase 3: Performing analysis and code-checking members per AISC 360-22.
Phase 4: Designing critical steel connections for the structure.
Final review and preparation of project presentation.
Team presentations: Each team presents their design, analysis results, and rationale.
Group discussion, feedback, and final Q&A session on all course topics.

Certificate

Upon successful completion of this training course, delegates will be awarded an official PetroKnowledge Certificate of Completion, signed by the course facilitator. The certificate confirms successful participation and records the total learning hours completed.
Continuing Professional Education credits (CPE): In accordance with the standards of the National Registry of CPE Sponsors, one CPE credit is granted per 50 minutes of attendance.

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