Course Overview
- Duration: 24 Hours
SEISMIC & WIND DESIGN
Professional level
This program provides an advanced, practice-oriented understanding of wind and seismic design, with a focus on application in real engineering projects. It covers how dynamic and environmental loads are assessed, modeled, and integrated into structural design in accordance with Eurocodes and relevant standards.
Participants will develop the ability to evaluate complex loading scenarios, select appropriate analysis methods, and apply design principles to ensure stability, safety, and performance of structures under extreme conditions.
Target Group
- Structural engineers working with lateral load design and structural stability
- Engineers involved in medium to high-rise buildings or exposed structures
- Consultants handling wind analysis, load modeling, and dynamic response
- Engineers working with complex geometries or critical structures
- Professionals aiming to specialize in advanced structural analysis and extreme loading conditions
- Engineers moving toward senior roles in structural design and analysis
Practical Project
- Participants will complete a comprehensive design project involving a realistic structure, such as a multi-story building or structural system. They will define wind and seismic load conditions based on site-specific parameters, establish load combinations in ULS and SLS, and perform structural analysis to evaluate response and stability. The project includes the design and assessment of lateral load-resisting systems, application of relevant Eurocodes and National Annexes, and full documentation of the design process. Participants will also critically evaluate safety, robustness, and design choices. The focus is on professional application of wind and seismic design principles in real project scenarios.
Learning Content
- Advanced principles of wind and seismic loading.
- Detailed study of Eurocodes: Wind actions (EN 1991-1-4) and seismic design (EN 1998). Load modeling, combinations, and design situations.
- ULS and SLS verification under dynamic loads.
- Aerodynamic effects and wind-induced responses.
- Seismic behavior, ductility, and energy dissipation concepts.
- Design of lateral load-resisting systems (frames, shear walls, bracing systems, cores). Influence of soil conditions and site-specific parameters.
- Use of National Annexes (NA). Integration with structural analysis tools and BIM workflows.
- Documentation and verification in professional design practice.
Learning Outcome
- After completing the program, participants will be able to:
- Analyze and model wind and seismic loads in accordance with Eurocodes.
- Perform and verify load combinations under dynamic conditions.
- Design and assess lateral load-resisting systems.
- Evaluate structural response and stability under extreme loading.
- Apply National Annexes correctly.
- Select appropriate analysis and design methods.
- Document design decisions according to professional standards.
- Work independently on complex structural design tasks involving wind and seismic effects.