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This course provides engineers and construction professionals with a comprehensive understanding of the fundamental and advanced principles governing the structural design of high-rise reinforced concrete buildings. It focuses on integrating the international standards of ACI 318-08 with the Abu Dhabi International Building Code (ADIBC 2013) to ensure compliance with local regulations and design excellence. Participants will learn to analyze and design high-rise structural systems-including frames, shear walls, and core systems-under wind and seismic effects, applying both theoretical and software-based approaches using ETABS and SAFE. The course also emphasizes lateral stability, drift control, and construction quality assurance (QA/QC) to enhance safety and performance in tall building projects within Abu Dhabi’s engineering environment.
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Digital Course
3Hrs
English
6 PDU This course provides a comprehensive foundation for understanding how high-rise reinforced concrete buildings are conceived, analyzed, and designed to withstand complex structural demands. It emphasizes the integration of theoretical principles, code-based requirements, and software applications to equip participants with the technical competence required for modern tall building design.
Participants will explore how wind and seismic actions influence building behavior, how lateral and vertical systems are optimized for strength and serviceability, and how to ensure stability, drift control, and construction quality throughout the design and supervision stages. The course blends international standards (ACI 318-08) with local Abu Dhabi regulations (ADIBC 2013), enabling learners to make informed engineering decisions aligned with best practices in the region’s high-rise sector.
By completing this course, participants will be able to:
Comprehensive understanding of ACI 318-08 and ADIBC 2013 design provisions relevant to reinforced concrete high-rise structures.
Ability to model, analyze, and design tall buildings using ETABS and SAFE software, including gravity, wind, and seismic load considerations.
Detailed knowledge of lateral load–resisting systems such as core walls, shear walls, and outrigger systems, along with drift and stability control methods.
Capability to interpret structural drawings, specifications, and QA/QC requirements for tall building construction in Abu Dhabi.
Exposure to real-world case studies and applied examples illustrating code-compliant and cost-efficient design solutions.
A set of digital design templates, calculation sheets, and reference materials to support ongoing professional application.
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This module introduces the fundamentals of structural engineering as applied to high-rise reinforced concrete buildings. It explains how height, slenderness, and lateral forces influence structural behavior and system selection. Participants will gain a clear understanding of the differences between low-rise and high-rise systems, and the impact of architectural form on structural efficiency and stability. The module also highlights Abu Dhabi’s regulatory context, emphasizing the alignment of international standards (ACI 318-08, ASCE 7) with the local Abu Dhabi International Building Code (ADIBC 2013).
This module provides an in-depth overview of the structural codes governing the design of high-rise buildings in Abu Dhabi. It examines the relationship between ACI 318-08, ASCE 7-05, and ADIBC 2013, focusing on their combined application in defining design loads, material specifications, and safety margins. Through guided code interpretation, participants will learn how to transform technical provisions into sound engineering decisions that meet both international practice and local authority requirements.
This module covers the classification, calculation, and combination of structural loads affecting tall buildings-such as dead, live, wind, seismic, and temperature loads. It explains how to apply the relevant provisions of ASCE 7 and ADIBC for Abu Dhabi’s environmental conditions. Participants will learn to prepare accurate load combinations for both ultimate strength and serviceability checks, forming the foundation for reliable design.
Understanding dynamic behavior is vital for tall building safety. This module introduces the core principles of structural dynamics, including natural frequency, damping, resonance, and vibration modes. Participants will explore how buildings respond to wind and seismic excitations, and how to interpret results in terms of lateral drift, acceleration, and occupant comfort. Practical examples illustrate the importance of controlling dynamic response in slender and flexible structures.
This module focuses on the practical use of ETABS and SAFE for modeling and analyzing high-rise structures. Participants will learn to define geometry, materials, and loads; perform modal, seismic, and drift analyses; and interpret software outputs in accordance with design codes. The module bridges theoretical understanding with real-world application, ensuring participants can confidently develop accurate and code-compliant structural models.
This module examines the different structural systems employed in tall buildings, including moment-resisting frames, shear walls, core systems, and outrigger mechanisms. It presents guidelines for selecting the optimal system based on height, stiffness, slenderness, and architectural requirements.
Participants will understand how hybrid systems can enhance both lateral resistance and material efficiency.
This module introduces seismic design concepts specific to tall reinforced concrete buildings. It covers base shear determination, modal response spectrum analysis (MRSA), and drift control criteria. Participants will explore performance-based design principles to ensure ductility, stability, and life-safety compliance under seismic events.
This module explores the influence of wind on tall buildings, explaining flow patterns, vortex shedding, and gust factors. Participants will learn when wind tunnel testing becomes essential, how results are interpreted, and how aerodynamic modifications can improve stability and comfort. Real case studies from Abu Dhabi illustrate the implementation of wind testing in modern high-rise design.
This module bridges the design and construction phases by focusing on quality assurance (QA/QC), inspection, and site supervision practices. It covers concrete testing (ASTM C39), dimensional tolerances (ACI 117), and coordination between structural, architectural, and MEP disciplines to ensure safe and compliant construction.
The final module integrates advanced topics such as column shortening, global buckling, differential shortening, and construction sequencing. It presents lessons learned from real high-rise projects in Abu Dhabi, emphasizing innovation, structural monitoring, and problem-solving in complex engineering environments.
