This course covers common foundation types used today on both residential and commercial properties including the range of foundations available from simple trench fill foundations through to piling and ground beams. Delegates will learn about the design of simply supported basic structural elements, timber floor joists and steel beams over openings. The course will include an exercise based on a domestic extension that looks at loading, bending moments and shear forces, steel beams, floor joists and associated elements.

CPD: This course counts for 3 hours CPD.

Cost: Days 1 & 2 cost £85+VAT per day. You will need to book each part separately using the links at the bottom of this page.

Platform: This course will be held via Zoom and will run for 3.5 hours including time for breaks.

Day One Course Content:

• Loadings and loading assessments
• Structural analysis of simple structure - Bending moments and shear forces
• Design of simply supported steel beams including worked example and practice session
• Common types of foundations and their uses

Day Two Course Content:

• Brief recap on the loading and structural analysis from Day 1
• Design of timber floors including worked example and practice session
• Structural alterations of domestic properties

Over the two days, the delegates will gain an understanding of:

• Types and application of design loads on simple structures
• Simple structural analysis of simple structures
• Basic elemental designs – steel, timber, masonry and foundations.
• Structural alterations of domestic properties making reference to various clauses in Building Regulations where applicable

Who Should Attend?

Surveyors who are keen to develop their expertise and knowledge of the subject, together with qualified surveyors who want an update session for continuing professional development.