• 4 Parts: 1, 3, 8, 10 Dec
• 10:00 - 12:00
• On-line Course

Portal frames account for around 50% of the structural steel used in the UK. Although an apparently simple form of structure, the design of portal frames must address the complexities of reversing bending moments, axial compression in slender members, second-order effects of flexible frames and the necessity to provide effective restraints. Despite the extensive history in portal frame design, some of these design issues are not well understood. The course aims to provide in-depth coverage of the major issues surrounding the analysis, design and (crucially) the detailing of portal frames. The course covers frame design to BS EN 1993-1-1.

The objectives of this course are to:
- Introduce a range of practical issues which have a critical impact on the design of portal frames
- Discuss the loading in portal frames, from BS EN 1991
- Discuss the preliminary sizing of portal frames
- Comment on the design of portal frame connections
- Discuss the deflection criteria
- Clarify the Eurocode provisions for:
•    In-plane frame stability (the significance of second order effects)
•    Member stability and restraints
•    Haunch resistance
•    Serviceability checks
•    The UK provisions for buildings close to a boundary

The course assumes that bespoke software will be used in many designs, but aims to present the background structural mechanics so the principles are understood, such that a manual design could be completed. Exercises and examples will be included. Each attendee will receive a PDF copy of Design of Steel Portal Frame Building to Eurocode3 (P399).

Having attended this course you will be able to:
- Properly assess the loading on a portal frame structure
- Understand the underlying principles of portal frames
- Confidently check the analysis, design and details of a portal structure

Who should attend?
The course is aimed at structural designers who are involved with conceptual design, detailed design or checking of portal frames.

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