Concrete Design Back to Basics

This recorded webinar invites three experienced Concrete Design practitioners to analyse the basics of Concrete Design. It reviews the Australian Standards related to design in Australia and reference the influence of International Standards and practice. Concrete design can be a complex process and can lead to confusion and misinterpretation of important design aspects and this webinar is designed to provide simplicity, clarity and consistency to the process. The presenters are all experienced design practitioners who have been actively involved at the “coal-face” of concrete design for many years.
John Merrick, Senior Technical Director, Arcadis – John’s presentation will discuss design requirements.
It will review:
Which design code is appropriate – AS 3600 or AS 5100
Design life requirements
Fire requirements – more importantly, the type of fire
Crack width requirement – normal structure, water retaining structure
Durability requirements
Design loading – we normally consider DL and LL, but what about constructability loading and O & M loadings
Deflection criteria

Eric Lume, Technical Manager, SRIA – Eric will discuss the detailing provisions in AS 3600, with clarification of the requirements in accordance with the latest code provisions and good detailing practice.
Doug Jenkins, Managing Director, Interactive Services – Doug will focus on design for shear and torsion as required by the latest amendments to AS 3600 and AS 5100.5. He will discuss the significant differences between the two standards, and how they should be interpreted for practical design purposes.
CPD
This webinar provides 1 hour of CPD. Engineers Australia members may claim this hour of CPD if applicable to their area of engineering practice. This webinar is also recognised CPD for members of other professional bodies with annual CPD obligations. Participants should retain their purchase confirmation as evidence for their CPD records.