Fire Resilience in Steel-Concrete Structures Part II: Advanced Solutions Author: Roman Titov Steel-concrete composite floors are integral to modern buildings, but their resilience under fire conditions demands deeper understanding and innovative approaches. This course examines groundbreaking full-scale experimental evaluations, exploring the influence of slab reinforcement and other critical factors on fire-induced performance. Participants will gain…
Fire Resilience in Steel-Concrete Structures Part I: Insights from Full-Scale Testing Author: Roman Titov Discover the critical insights from full-scale fire experiments conducted on steel-concrete composite floor systems. This course empowers engineers and construction professionals to apply advanced fire resilience principles, design for structural integrity under fire exposure, and integrate performance-based fire protection strategies. By…
Embodied Carbon and Resilient Building Design Author: Roman Titov This course explores the critical role of embodied carbon in the building life cycle, addressing the environmental impacts of material extraction, construction, maintenance, and eventual disposal. The course introduces key methodologies for assessing embodied carbon, discusses current strategies for minimizing carbon emissions, and highlights the importance…
Effects of Weathering on the Properties of Vinyl Siding Author: Roman Titov Delve into the transformative impact of weathering on vinyl siding with this comprehensive course based on NIST’s groundbreaking study. Explore how environmental factors such as UV exposure, temperature, and humidity affect the durability, mechanical performance, and fire safety of residential cladding materials. Through…
Earthquake Resilience: Benefit-Cost Analysis for Building Design and Retrofit Author: Roman Titov This course dives into the essential role of benefit-cost analysis (BCA) in improving the resilience of buildings in earthquake-prone areas. Students will explore the state-of-the-art methods and tools used to assess the economic and safety benefits of adopting modern building codes, retrofitting existing…
Designing Fire & EMS Stations: A Comprehensive Guide Author: Roman Titov Fire and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) stations are the heart of community safety, yet they face unique design challenges to ensure the safety and health of responders and the public. This course dives into the critical aspects of designing fire and EMS stations that…