'The computer has come to stay, we must live with it and this book teaches us how to do so whilst remaining masters of the proceedings' Sir Ove Arup. (Understanding Structural Analysis. Introduction to the first edition)

'Brohn's magnificent text presents a radical departure...Such an approach has much to recommend it' Times Higher Education Supplement (Understanding Structural Analysis. First Edition)

Courses

PLEASE NOTE: We are currently investigating new ways of delivering these courses and this page will be updated soon with further details.

The SCOSS Report

The Standing Committee on Structural Safety has issued the 15th Biennial Report and in the section 4.1.10 'Introducing concepts of risk in structural analysis in undergraduates', the report identifies the following strategies;

observe real structures
derive specification for model
validate models
verify results
implement sensitivity analysis
understand mathematical model
do simple calculations.

These strategies echo the contribution made by DMB over many years and the content of the courses are designed to address them.

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Understanding Structural Modelling

Course 1: Understanding Structural Behaviour

This course has been run for over 25 years with blue-chip clients such as Arup, Buro Happold, WS Atkins, Ramboll and other major International organisations.

Course Overview

The key theorems in structural analysis; equilibrium and elasticity
First and second order theorems of analysis
The development of qualitative skills for structural modelling
The behaviour of beams and frames
Interpreting computer output
Case studies

Course 2: Understanding Structural Design

Essential pre-requisite: Attendance at Course 1.

These two courses, 'Understanding Structural Behaviour' and 'Understanding Structural Design' are an excellent preparation for the Chartered Membership of the Institution of Structural Engineers.

Course Overview

A review of the modelling process
Fundamental behaviour of structural elements
Overall structural equilibrium
The behaviour of three-dimensional structures
Look, interpret and explain the behaviour of real structures
Reduce complex structures to simpler forms
Case studies

Course 3: Understanding Structural Analysis

Delegates will be provided with copies of the textbook 'Understanding Structural Analysis' and QSE software.

Course Overview

The identification of the appropriate analysis engine; 1st, 2nd order and finite element
Reduce complex structures
The approximate analysis of structures
Overall equilibrium
Restraints, rigid links, offsets, compression and tension members
Principle of superposition
The interpretation of the computer analysis output

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