ADVANCEMENTS IN STRUCTURAL AND GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING: Leveraging Innovation and Technology
An Xstructures Technical Seminar
This course is suited for civil and structural engineers, geotechnical professionals, infrastructure designers, and technical practitioners who are involved in the planning, analysis, and design of buildings, bridges, and geotechnical systems. It is ideal for professionals seeking to deepen their understanding of modern engineering software tools such as STAAD.Pro, RCDC, IDEA StatiCa, SeismoBuild, SeismoStruct, PLAXIS, GeoStudio, and OpenBridge Designer.
This program comes with PRE-APPROVED CPD UNITS (3.0 FOR REGISTERED CIVIL ENGINEERS; 8.0 FOR REGISTERED ARCHITECTS) upon completion.
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AUGUST 25-28, 2025
6PM to 10PM (16 hours)
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Course Description
This technical seminar provides an in-depth exploration of modern structural and geotechnical engineering practices. This seminar covers essential topics such as the design of reinforced concrete buildings following DPWH standards, seismic assessment and retrofitting of existing structures, slope stability analysis, and bridge modeling. Participants will gain valuable insights into engineering methodologies, industry standards, and innovative software applications that enhance the accuracy, efficiency, and resilience of engineering designs. The seminar is designed to bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical applications, fostering a deeper understanding of cutting-edge engineering solutions.
Course Objectives
This seminar aims to enhance participants’ understanding of the latest advancements in structural and geotechnical engineering by introducing innovative methodologies and technologies. The course will provide insights into best practices, analytical approaches, and compliance with national and international engineering standards. By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Understand the structural analysis and design of reinforced concrete buildings based on DPWH standards, including key considerations for gravity and seismic loads.
- Gain insights into seismic assessment methodologies for existing structures and explore effective retrofitting strategies to enhance resilience.
- Comprehend slope stability analysis techniques, comparing Limit Equilibrium and Finite Element Methods for geotechnical applications.
- Familiarize themselves with bridge engineering concepts and the modeling of precast girder bridges, including terrain integration and structural component detailing.
Entry Competencies
Participants should have a basic background in structural or geotechnical engineering, with familiarity in key engineering concepts such as structural loads, material properties, and fundamental design principles. While prior exposure to engineering software is beneficial, the seminar does not require hands-on experience with specific tools, making it accessible to professionals who seek to expand their theoretical and practical knowledge. The seminar is ideal for civil engineers, structural engineers, geotechnical engineers, project managers, and other professionals involved in infrastructure design and development.
Prerequisites
No Prerequisites.
COURSE OUTLINE
CASE STUDY: STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS AND DESIGN OF A DPWH SCHOOL BUILDING PROJECT – (0.50 HOURS)
- OVERVIEW OF A DPWH SCHOOL BUILDING PROJECT
- GRAVITY LOAD ASSUMPTIONS AND STRUCTURAL CONSIDERATIONS
- SEISMIC PARAMETERS BASED ON DPWH STANDARDS
STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS AND MODELING WITH STAAD.PRO – (1.50 HOURS)
- PRINCIPLES OF STRUCTURAL MODELING AND LOAD APPLICATIONS
- SECTION ASSIGNMENTS, SPECIFICATIONS, AND BOUNDARY CONDITIONS
- LOADINGS, LOAD COMBINATIONS, AND STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS INSIGHTS
- INTERPRETATION OF ANALYSIS RESULTS FOR DPWH COMPLIANCE
REINFORCED CONCRETE DESIGN USING RCDC – (1.00 HOUR)
- OVERVIEW OF REINFORCED CONCRETE DESIGN PER DPWH STANDARDS
- DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS FOR BEAMS AND COLUMNS IN RCDC
- UNDERSTANDING STRUCTURAL DETAILING AND COMPLIANCE CHECKS
STRUCTURAL CONNECTION DESIGN WITH IDEA STATICA – (1.00 HOUR)
- REVIEW OF ROOF TRUSS DESIGN FROM STAAD.PRO ANALYSIS
- INTRODUCTION TO IDEA STATICA AND ITS ROLE IN CONNECTION DESIGN
- ROOF TRUSS CONNECTION DESIGN AND STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY
OVERVIEW OF SEISMIC ASSESSMENT METHODOLOGY – (1.00 HOUR)
- INTRODUCTION TO PERFORMANCE-BASED SEISMIC ASSESSMENT METHODOLOGY
- IMPORTANCE OF EVALUATING EXISTING REINFORCED CONCRETE STRUCTURES
- OVERVIEW OF SEISMOBUILD AND SEISMOSTRUCT SOFTWARE AND THEIR APPLICATIONS
CASE STUDY: SEISMIC ASSESSMENT OF EXISTING TWO-STOREY REINFORCED CONCRETE BUILDING – (2.00 HOURS)
- METHODOLOGY FOR ASSESSING A TWO-STOREY REINFORCED CONCRETE BUILDING
- KEY CONSIDERATIONS IN MODELING STRUCTURAL COMPONENTS (COLUMNS, WALLS, BEAMS, AND SLABS)
- DEFINING CODE-STANDARD PARAMETERS FOR SEISMIC ANALYSIS
- UNDERSTANDING STRUCTURAL PERFORMANCE AND WEAKNESSES
- IMPORTING SEISMOBUILD MODEL TO SEISMOSTRUCT
SEISMIC STRENGTHENING & RETROFITTING STRATEGIES OF REINFORCED CONCRETE BUILDING STRUCTURES – (1.00 HOUR)
- STRENGTHENING INTERVENTIONS STRATEGY
- CASE STUDY OF DIFFERENT STRENGTHENING APPLICATIONS
FUNDAMENTALS OF SLOPE STABILITY ANALYSIS – (0.50 HOURS)
- KEY CONCEPTS AND TERMINOLOGIES
- OVERVIEW OF SLOPE STABILITY, SAFETY FACTORS, FAILURE MECHANISMS, ETC.
- ANALYSIS TECHNIQUES
- LIMIT EQUILIBRIUM METHOD (LEM) AND FINITE ELEMENT METHOD (FEM)
- COMPARATIVE DISCUSSION ON THE ADVANTAGES AND LIMITATIONS OF EACH METHOD
CASE STUDY: SLOPE STABILITY ANALYSIS (LIMIT EQUILIBRIUM METHOD) USING GEOSTUDIO SLOPE/W – (2.25 HRS)
- SLOPE STABILITY ANALYSIS USING LIMIT EQUILIBRIUM METHOD
- FACTORS OF SAFETY: DEFINITION AND INTERPRETATION
- METHODS OF ANALYSIS AND MODELING METHODOLOGY
- CRITICAL SLIP SURFACE DETERMINATION AND OPTIMIZATION
- SEEPAGE AND RAINFALL INDUCED INSTABILITY
- REINFORCEMENT MODELING
- INCORPORATING REINFORCEMENT AND ITS EFFECT ON FOS
CASE STUDY: SLOPE STABILITY ANALYSIS (FINITE ELEMENT METHOD) USING
PLAXIS 2D – (1.25 HOURS)
- SLOPE STABILITY USING FINITE ELEMENT METHOD
- MODELING APPROACH AND PHASE STAGES
- SLOPE STABILITY FOR A ROAD CONSTRUCTION PROJECT
- MODELING CUTTING AND EMBANKMENT SCENARIOS
- REINFORCEMENT MODELING
- INCORPORATING REINFORCEMENT FOR IMPROVED STABILITY
INTRODUCTION TO BRIDGE ENGINEERING – (0.50 HOURS)
- OVERVIEW OF BRIDGE COMPONENTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS
- SELECTION CRITERIA FOR SUPERSTRUCTURE TYPES
- GENERAL BRIDGE DESIGN PROCEDURES AND CONSIDERATIONS
- TYPICAL BRIDGE SECTION AND ITS STRUCTURAL BEHAVIOR
CASE STUDY: MODELING AND ANALYSIS OF PRECAST GIRDER BRIDGE (2 SPAN STRAIGHT BRIDGE) – (3.50 HOURS)
- INTRODUCTION TO BENTLEY OPENBRIDGE DESIGNER
- OVERVIEW OF OPENBRIDGE DESIGNER SOFTWARE
- CAPABILITIES AND APPLICATIONS IN BRIDGE MODELING
- STEP-BY-STEP BRIDGE MODELING PROCESS
- ATTACHING TERRAIN, GEOMETRY, AND ROUTE ALIGNMENT
- IMPORTING TERRAIN DATA AND DEFINING ALIGNMENT
- SETTING UP ROADWAY GEOMETRY AND CONSTRAINTS
- ADDING SUPPORT LINES AND MODELING THE BRIDGE DECK
- DEFINING SUPPORT LOCATIONS
- CREATING AND CONFIGURING THE BRIDGE DECK
- DEFINING THE GIRDERS AND PLACING THE PIER
- SELECTING AND POSITIONING PRECAST GIRDERS
- OVERVIEW OF PIER MODELING TECHNIQUES
- MODIFYING THE PIER AND PLACING ABUTMENTS
- ADJUSTING PIER GEOMETRY AND CONFIGURATIONS
- ADDING ABUTMENTS AND THEIR STRUCTURAL SIGNIFICANCE
- PLACING BEARINGS, STEPPED CAP, AND BARRIERS
- UNDERSTANDING THE ROLE OF BEARINGS IN BRIDGE STABILITY
- FINALIZING STRUCTURAL ELEMENTS
- ATTACHING TERRAIN, GEOMETRY, AND ROUTE ALIGNMENT
- OPENBRIDGE MODELER TO LEAP BRIDGE CONCRETE: ANALYSIS OF PRECAST CONCRETE GIRDER BRIDGE
- SUPERSTRUCTURE
- LOADS
- BEAM DESIGN
- SUPERSTRUCTURE
