The Asian Center for Engineering Computations and Software (ACECOMS) established in 1995 is regional level, non-profit organization located at School of Engineering and Technology (SET), Asian Institute of Technology (AIT), Thailand.
ACECOMS continues to organize series of seminars and workshops on various aspects of Computer Aided Analysis and Design of Structures. Such courses are the need of all those who wish to advance their technical knowledge with current technology and share the professional experience with others.
To provide another such opportunity ACECOMS is organizing a special training on "Nonlinear Analysis of Reinforced Concrete and Masonry Structures" from 15 to 19 October 2007 at AIT, Bangkok. For further details, please visit ACECOMS at http://www.acecoms.ait.ac.th
For participation in this training, please download, fill the registration form and send to ACECOMS by Fax 662-524-5539 ext 105 or email: acecoms@ait.ac.th
Tentative Program
Day 1: Monday, 15 October 2007
Overview of Nonlinear Problems
- Fundamentals of nonlinearity
- Material nonlinearity
- Geometric nonlinearity
- Nonlinear boundary conditions
- Nonlinear analysis concepts
- Specific nonlinearity in masonry structure
Material Nonlinearity
- Elasto-plastic behavior
- Hysterics Loops and Cyclic Degradation
- User-defined material models
- Material nonlinearity in masonry structure
Day 2: Tuesday, 16 October 2007
Nonlinear Modeling
- Nonlinear links
- Nonlinear plastic hinge
- Modeling of beam, column and slab
- Modeling of beam column joints
- Modeling of foundation system
- Modeling of shear walls
- Modeling of masonry structure
Day 3: Wednesday, 17 October 2007
Seismic Analysis and Design of Masonry Structure
- Introduction to seismic design concepts
- Role of ductility
- Lateral load resisting systems
- Linear static analysis
- Linear dynamic analysis
- Nonlinear static analysis (Static pushover analysis)
- Nonlinear dynamic analysis
Day 4: Thursday, 18 October 2007
Introduction to Analysis Software
- ETABS
- SAP2000
- Perform 3D
- RUAUMOKO
Nonlinear Dynamics Analysis
- Overview of Nonlinear dynamic analysis
- Using RUAUMOKO for nonlinear dynamic analysis of buildings
Day 5: Friday, 19 October 2007
Performance Based Design and Push-over Analysis of Masonry Structure
- Overview of Performance Based Design
- Push Over Analysis: Concepts, Methods and Tools/Evaluation of Seismic
- Performance of Structures
- Using SAP2000 for push over analysis of buildings