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Design of liquid retaining concrete structures

 

Overview:

The Design of Liquid Retaining Concrete Structures course provides in-depth knowledge and practical guidance on the analysis, design, detailing, and construction considerations of reinforced concrete structures intended to store liquids safely and durably. These structures include water reservoirs, tanks, sewage treatment units, sumps, clarifiers, and industrial liquid containment systems.

Liquid retaining structures present unique design challenges due to hydrostatic pressure, crack width control, water tightness, durability requirements, temperature effects, and long-term serviceability performance. This course equips engineers and technical professionals with the competence to design structures that meet structural safety, serviceability, durability, and code compliance requirements.

Course Details

Date:

16th – 17th April 2026
(2 Day Training)

Venue:

Online

Time:

8:30 – 16:30 Daily

CPD:

2 CPD Points- ECSA

Fees:

R8 999 

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Course Content

MODULE 1 Introduction to Liquid Retaining Structures

  • Types and applications of liquid retaining structures

  • Functional requirements and performance criteria

  • Differences between water-retaining and non-retaining structures

MODULE 2 Design Codes and Standards

  • Overview of BS EN 1992-3 (Eurocode 2 – Liquid Retaining Structures)

  • BS 8007 principles

  • Local and international design practice

  • Limit states approach

MODULE 3:Loading and Structural Behaviour

  • Hydrostatic pressure and load combinations

  • Self-weight, surcharge, and soil pressure

  • Temperature and shrinkage effects

  • Restraint conditions and movement joints

MODULE 4:Crack Control and Water Tightness

  • Crack width limits for liquid retaining structures

  • Mechanisms of cracking in concrete

  • Reinforcement detailing for crack control

  • Use of joint systems and water stops

MODULE 5: Materials and Durability Design

  • Concrete mix design considerations

  • Exposure classes and durability requirements

  • Cover to reinforcement

  • Chemical resistance and corrosion protection

MODULE 6: Structural Analysis and Design

  • Design of walls, slabs, and base slabs

  • Ultimate Limit State (ULS) design

  • Serviceability Limit State (SLS) checks

  • Stability against sliding, overturning, and uplift

MODULE 7: Detailing and Construction Considerations

  • Reinforcement detailing best practices

  • Construction joints and movement joints

  • Waterproofing systems

  • Quality control during construction

MODULE 8: Common Failures

  • Leakage and cracking issues

  • Design and construction errors

  • Lessons learned from real projects

  • Remedial and repair strategies

Each delegate will need the following to attend:

 

  • Steady Internet connection for the duration of the training
  • Laptop / PC / Smart Phone and Power supply (Charger)
  • Zoom Meeting Software installed onto your laptop /
  • PC / Smart Phone
  • Quiet Space