This Energy training course on Designing Blast Resistant Buildings for Oil, Gas, and Petrochemical Plants will focus on understanding blast loads, dynamic material strength, and the design of concrete and steel structures to withstand such forces. It will also cover dynamic analysis techniques and the use of advanced materials like CFRP (Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymer) for enhancing structural protection against blast impacts.
The Designing of Blast Resistant Buildings for Oil, Gas & Petrochemical Plants training course draws from the latest ASCE guidelines for designing blast-resistant buildings in petrochemical facilities. It will explore the project management procedures for industrial projects, addressing the various loads that affect the structural integrity of buildings in oil and gas environments.
Key topics covered in this Designing of Blast Resistant Buildings for Oil,Gas & Petrochemical Plants training course include:
- Principles of concrete and steel structure design for selecting appropriate structural systems
- Material behavior and characteristics under blast conditions
- Design principles for using CFRP to protect buildings from blast loads
- Procedures for managing structural integrity, focusing on design, construction, and repair to maintain the longevity and economic viability of concrete structures.
By the end of this Designing of Blast Resistant Buildings for Oil, Gas & Petrochemical Plants training course, participants will:
- Gain an understanding of common issues and causes of failure in concrete structures within the petrochemical industry and how to address them.
- Become familiar with the standards, guidelines, and procedures for designing structures that can withstand blast loads.
- Acquire a deep understanding of dynamic analysis principles.
- Develop fundamental skills in using engineering methods to calculate blast loads and assess dynamic structural responses.
- Learn about design approaches for common construction materials (steel, concrete, masonry), systems (shear walls, frames), and non-structural elements (such as doors and windows).
This Energy Designing of Blast Resistant Buildings for Oil, Gas & Petrochemical Plants training course will utilise a variety of proven adult learning techniques to ensure maximum understanding, comprehension and retention of the information presented. The daily workshops will be highly interactive and participative. The illustration will depend on videos and photos.
- Lower costs by learning the most cost-effective methods for designing blast-resistant buildings.
- Enhance organizational structure performance by implementing the latest technology and its real-world applications.
- Minimize the risk of structural failure by adopting innovative approaches to improve building design.
- Safeguard the organization's investment by ensuring the structure is capable of withstanding blast loads.
- Trainees will gain an understanding of the dynamic behavior of structures.
- Enhance knowledge of the latest practices during the execution phase for blast-resistant designs.
- Improve skills in designing blast-resistant buildings.
- Develop expertise in reviewing the engineering aspects of blast-resistant structures
This Energy training course is designed for and will greatly benefit:
- Construction Civil Engineers
- Construction Structural Engineers
- Junior and Senior Structural Engineers
- Project Engineers
- Engineering Managers
Day One: Loads in Different Design Codes
- Design Management Process
- Control the Design of the Industrial Projects
- Define the Load on the Industrial Structure
- BS and ACI Code in Design of Concrete
Day Two: Characteristics of Blast Load
- Reason for Blast Load
- Blast Load Effect and Calculation
- Pressure vs. Time Characteristic
- Load Combination with Blast Load
- Joints Ductility / Response to Blast Loads
- Special Detailing of Blast Resistant Structures
- Fragment Impact, Positive / Negative Phase Duration
- Behavior of Structural Members / Damages Forecast
- Progressive Collapse
Day Three: Materials Behavior under Blast Load
- Dynamic Material Strength
- Materials and Structure Element Type
- Dynamic Materials
- Deformation Limits
- Dynamic Increase Factor
- Elastic, Elasto-Plastic & Plastic Deformation due to Blast Loads
- Inspection and Maintenance Plan
- Evaluation of Existing Structure
Day Four: Case Study Workshop
- Dynamic Analysis Method
- Design Procedure
- Typical detail for the Connection
- Upgrade Existing Building
- Workshop for Case Study Concrete Structure
- Workshop for Steel Structure
- Construction Precaution to Achieve Design Requirement
Day Five: Using CFRP for Blast Resistance
- The Inspection and Monitoring Procedure to Control the Construction
- CFRP Principal and Design
- Doors and Walls Resistance Specs to Resist Blast Load
- Advanced Materials for Protection
- Precaution in Control Room Design
