Overview
Understanding SANS 10160-4 and designing for structural resilience
Seismic design is a critical component of structural engineering, particularly in ensuring the safety and resilience of buildings under dynamic loading conditions.
This course provides a clear and practical understanding of seismic design principles, with direct application to South African standards and international best practice.
WHY THIS COURSE MATTERS
Seismic design is often:
- Poorly understood or underestimated
- Misapplied due to complexity of standards
- A compliance requirement rather than a design priority
This course enables participants to:
- Correctly interpret SANS 10160-4 requirements
- Design structures that perform under seismic loading
- Understand global approaches to seismic design
- Improve compliance and structural resilience
Design for resilience. Ensure compliance. Protect structural performance.
Who should attend & what you'll learn
INTENDED AUDIENCE
- Structural engineers
- Contractors and construction professionals
- Building inspectors and compliance authorities
- Engineering students
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
Fundamentals
- Principles of seismic design
- Behaviour of structures under earthquake loading
Design Applications
- Seismic design of steel structures
- Seismic design of concrete structures
Standards
- Interpretation of SANS 10160-4
Event Date & Time
- 6 August, 2026 08:00 - 16:00 Add to Google Calendar Add to iCalendar Upcoming
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Additional Requirements
Participants must obtain a copy of SANS 10160-4 prior to attending.
Planning to train your team together?
In-company training is available for groups of 10 or more delegates, with tailored delivery options to suit your organisation’s needs. For more information, contact info@saisc.co.za / liezel@saisc.co.za
Cost
Members
R9,220
Non-members
R11,390
Course Details
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COURSE APPROACH
Structured learning divided into focused modules, with emphasis on:
- Understanding requirements
- Applying standards correctly
- Translating theory into practice
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WHAT MAKES THIS COURSE DIFFERENT
- Delivered by a leading authority involved in SANS development
- Combines local standards with global perspective
- Focus on clarity and practical understanding, not complexity
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PREREQUISITES
- Basic structural engineering knowledge
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COURSE FORMAT
In-person
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WHAT’S INCLUDED
- Course materials
- 1 CPD point accreditation
- Meals and refreshments
Venue / Location
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Auckland Park, Johannesburg, South Africa