DYNAMIC LOADING ON STRUCTURES 2CPD Points

DATE: 28th – 29th March, 2019

VENUE: Sierra Hotel, Randburg, Johannesburg

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COURSE OVERVIEW
It is inevitable that an Engineer within the Structural Engineering field will be required to design structures that must be
able to withstand some form of dynamic loading. It is therefore imperative that the Engineer has, at least, a
fundamental knowledge of structural dynamics, and an ability to perform basic calculations. Although rules-of-thumb
may be applied to the design of many structures for dynamic loading, appropriate designs must include a
mathematical analysis. Structural dynamics is a complex subject, and complete presentation of the topic is beyond the
scope of this workshop.
The workshop is therefore aimed at giving a technical discussion in dynamic analysis and design. The objective is to
review fundamental concepts, analysis techniques and rules-of-thumb to eliminate structural problems. It will further
equip the Engineer with knowledge of structural dynamics for problems most frequently encountered in the structural
engineering field.Focus of this two day training workshop will be to cover topics such as single degree of freedom
systems, forced vibration, multi-degree of freedom systems and the design of reciprocating foundations, taking into
consideration standards and codes applicable.

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SPEAKER

Dr Jeffrey Mahachi is a registered professional engineer and a registered construction project

manager. Dr Mahachi holds a PhD in structural engineering from the University of the
Witwatersrand, a Masters degree in structural engineering from Surrey University (UK), a
Masters degree in Information Technology from the University of Pretoria, and a BSc Civil
Engineering (Hons) degree from the University of Zimbabwe.
Dr Mahachi has worked as a project manager and research engineer at CSIR Building
Technology, lectured at the University of the Witwatersrand and has done consulting work in
civil and structural engineering.
He has written two books on structural engineering and presented several papers at
international and local conferences and seminars.

Dr. Jeffrey Mahachi

BENEFITS OF ATTENDING

 Gaining insight into structuraldynamics

 Single and Multi-Degree of Freedom Systems
 Gaining insight into seismic design codes
 Design considerationsfor seismic loads
 Discussing dynamic response of slender structures under
wind loads
 A holistic approach to dynamic analysis for winds
 Foundation Design for Vibrating Machinery
 Vibrations and impacts on engineering structures
 Analytical Dynamics
 Regulations and standards

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

 Structural Engineers
 Structural Engineering Technicians
 Civil Structural Engineers
 Structural Design Engineers
 Civil Engineers
 Consulting Structural Engineers
 Geotechnical Engineers

Dear Delegate,

Dynamic Loading on Structures workshop aims to transfer knowledge and skills to civil and structural engineers on the fundam entals and
practical applications of structural dynamics analysis techniques in support of the design of structures to withstand rare dynamic actions.
Understanding structural dynamics is crucial to the engineering design of structures to withstand severe environmental conditions of wind and
waves, rare event of an earthquake, incidences/accidents on highways, train tracks, wharfs, warehouses involving collision or impact of a
fallen object. In addition, structural dynamics figures in serviceability requirements such as assessment of building occupie r comfort, (floor
vibrations and building sway).

It is noted that many engineers have plenty of exposure to dynamics as a topic of some importance through the computer softwa re they have
purchased and use, presentations they attend in technical seminars and conversations they have with specialists. Even then, t he subject
matter of dynamic loading on structures is seldom well understood. Few engineers have the time to go through textbooks in a s ystematic
manner, and this is especially the case for the more senior members of the profession who have been out of university for a long time.
Experienced professional engineers who are in a supervisory position, and are responsible for the design, or construction of a structure,
normally experience difficulties when it comes to reviewing results of structural dynamic analyses obtained by (usually) more junior members
of the design team as it is often unclear what results they are toexpect.

This two-day workshop is therefore aimed at giving a technical discussion in dynamic analysis and design. The objective is to review
fundamental concepts, analysis techniques and rules-of-thumb to eliminate structural problems. It will further equip the Engineer with
knowledge of structural dynamics for problems most frequently encountered in the structural engineering field. Focus of this two day training
workshop will be to cover topics such as single degree of freedom systems, forced vibration, multi-degree of freedom systems and the design
of reciprocating foundations, taking into consideration standards and codes applicable.

Please Note
Bringing along your laptop/notebook computer is encouragedbut not essential.
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DAY ONE
SESSION ONE
An overview of structural dynamics

 Gaining insight into structuraldynamics

 Identifying different types of dynamic loads on different types of structures
 A brief overview on the practical application of dynamic loads and how they can be simplified
 Converting dynamic loads to equivalent static loads
 Design considerations for dynamicloads
 Elaborating on human responseduring dynamics

SESSION TWO
Single and Multi-Degree of Freedom Systems

 Single degree of freedom systems without excitation forces

 Natural frequencies of structuralsystems
 The equation of motion
 The determination of equivalent stiffnesssystems
 Single degree of freedom systems with excitation forces
 Multi-degree of freedomsystems

SESSION THREE
Seismic loads on structures
 Determining seismicperiods
 Gaining insight into seismic design codes
 Design considerations for seismicloads incorporating
o Linear dynamicanalysis
o Non-linear static analysis
o Non-linear dynamicanalysis
 Technical geometry of structural stability for dynamic
loads
 Examining the earthquake response spectrum on
structures
 Understanding load take-down and its relevance
 Overseeing load reductions in structures
 Elaborating on structuralresonance
SESSION FOUR
Wind loads on structures

 Discussing different methods for approximating wind

periods
 Gaining insight into gust factors
 Considering dynamiceffects
 Gaining insight into dynamically sensitivebuildings
 Discussing dynamic response of slender structures
under wind loads
 Examining designconsiderations for wind loads
 Performing dynamic analysis simulatedwind histories
 Testing for dynamic response due to wind loads
 A holistic approach to dynamic analysis for winds
 Incorporating damping when analysing windloads

Round Table Discussions: Delegates will be engaged in round

table discussion where they will discuss different types of loads
and relate them to their type of structures. They will also refer to
the information gathered and identify best ways of incorporating
these dynamic loads on their structures

SESSION FIVE
Regulations and standards

 Discussing applicable regulations and standards for

structural dynamics
 SANS codes
 Gaining insight into other seismiccodes
 Implementing recent amendments to the wind loading
codes
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DAY TWO
SESSION ONE
Analytical Dynamics

 Gaining insight into different forms of Finite Element Analysis models

 Evaluating structural connectivity in an analyticalmodel
 Locating mis-modelled regions in an analyticalmodel
 Improving analytical models
 Discussing compatibility of measured models and analytical models
 Applying modeling error location to a real structure
SESSION TWO
Foundation Design for VibratingMachinery

 Interpreting equipment vibrations

 Empirical design rules
 Dynamic E
 Sub grade reactions
 Natural frequency calculations
 Amplitudes of vibration
 Limitations on amplitudes
 Design examples

SESSION THREE
Vibrations and impacts on engineering structures
 Vibration limitations
 Understanding limits to vibrations (how much is
acceptable)
 Dynamic magnification factors
 Resonance
 Frequency ratios and designlimitations
 Out-of-balance forces of machines
 Eigen values and Eigen vectors
 Design examples

SESSION FOUR
Damping properties of vibrating structures

 Evaluating the effects of damping on structures

 Understanding dampingproperties
 Identifying damping types through collected data
 Locating damping elementsfrom structures
 Estimating the dampingmatrix
 Gaining insight into numerical assessment ofdamping
property investigation

Case Studies: Delegates will go through different case studies

on structural dynamics and relate them to current situations

WORKSHOP TIMES:

08h00 – 08h30 Registration and morningrefreshments

10h00 – 10h15 Mid-morning refreshments
12h30 – 13h30 Networking over lunch
15h00 – 15h15 Mid-afternoon tea
16h30 Close ofworkshop

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