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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