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The Saudi Code for Seismic Design of Steel ( SBC307) ~ Professional Certification Course Online
Language: ENGLISH
Instructors: BHADANIS SAUDI ARABIA CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT TRAINING INSTITUTE ONLINE
Validity Period: 365 days
Why this course?
Course Title:
The Saudi Code for Seismic Design of Steel Structures (SBC 307)
Comprehensive Professional Training
This professional certification course is designed to provide civil and structural engineers with complete knowledge and practical understanding of SBC 307 — The Saudi Code for Seismic Design of Steel Structures. It focuses on the principles, procedures, and structural design criteria established by the Saudi Building Code (SBC) under the guidance of the Saudi Council of Engineers.
The training bridges the gap between theory and field application, ensuring engineers understand how seismic design concepts are practically implemented in steel building design, construction detailing, and compliance verification for projects across Saudi Arabia and other GCC regions.
By the end of this course, participants will be able to confidently interpret seismic provisions, perform accurate design calculations, and apply SBC 307 standards in both new designs and retrofitting of existing structures.
To explain the fundamentals of seismic design philosophy in accordance with SBC 307.
To familiarize participants with Saudi seismic hazard maps, soil classifications, and design acceleration parameters.
To teach analysis methods, load combinations, and ductility detailing for steel structures.
To guide engineers in designing moment frames, braced frames, and composite systems that meet seismic performance criteria.
To provide clarity on quality assurance, fabrication, inspection, and documentation as required by SBC 307.
This course is ideal for:
Structural and civil engineers working in design or supervision roles.
Engineers preparing for Saudi Council of Engineers registration and project audits.
Design consultants and contractors executing projects under ARAMCO, NEOM, and Royal Commission standards.
Project managers and quality auditors who want to ensure SBC compliance in their steel structure projects.
This introductory module builds the foundation for understanding seismic design as per Saudi codes.
Participants learn the background and objectives behind SBC 307, which aligns with international codes like ASCE 7 and AISC 341, while adapting to Saudi Arabia’s unique seismic conditions.
It explains the scope and applicability of the code across various building types, the importance of life safety, and the performance objectives during and after an earthquake.
Key terminologies such as “response spectrum,” “ductility,” “seismic design category,” and “importance factor” are explained with practical examples to ensure conceptual clarity.
Understanding seismic hazard is the first step in designing earthquake-resistant structures. This module covers how the Saudi Building Code divides the kingdom into seismic zones, along with the corresponding ground acceleration values derived from national hazard maps.
Participants learn how to classify sites based on soil type, how to determine amplification factors (Fa and Fv), and how to compute the design spectral accelerations (SDS and SD1).
These parameters are essential for developing the response spectrum curve, which governs the entire design process.
This module explains the analytical methods prescribed by SBC 307 for evaluating seismic forces on steel structures. Engineers learn the difference between the Equivalent Lateral Force Method, Modal Response Spectrum Analysis, and Linear Dynamic Analysis, along with guidance on when to apply each.
Modeling aspects such as mass distribution, rigid and flexible diaphragms, and torsional effects are discussed. The module also covers drift limitations, ensuring that both structural and nonstructural components maintain serviceability during earthquakes.
This section introduces the concept of Seismic Force-Resisting Systems (SFRS)—the backbone of seismic design. The module classifies systems such as moment-resisting frames, braced frames, and shear walls, explaining their advantages and limitations.
The importance of Response Modification Factors (R), Deflection Amplification Factors (Cd), and Overstrength Factors (Ω₀) is discussed in depth.
The module also outlines ductility detailing principles, emphasizing redundancy, load path continuity, and plastic hinge formation control.
Moment frames form the structural skeleton of many high-rise steel buildings.
This module explains the differences between Ordinary, Intermediate, and Special Moment Frames, including their design philosophies and detailing requirements.
Participants will learn how to design beam-to-column connections, continuity plates, and panel zones for seismic resistance. The discussion also includes story drift control, lateral stiffness, and strong column-weak beam principles, ensuring safe and predictable structural performance.
This module explores concentric and eccentric bracing systems, which are widely used in Saudi industrial and commercial projects for lateral load resistance.
It explains the design of K-braces, X-braces, and Chevron braces, along with the concept of energy dissipation through plastic deformation in bracing members.
Participants also study Eccentrically Braced Frames (EBF), focusing on link beam design, stiffener detailing, and yield mechanism control to achieve the required ductile behavior during seismic events.
Many modern structures in Saudi Arabia use composite steel-concrete systems for improved efficiency and stiffness. This module explains how composite columns, beams, and slabs can be effectively utilized under seismic loads.
It further explores dual systems, which combine moment frames and shear walls to resist lateral forces.
Participants learn how to proportion forces between systems, ensure proper load transfer, and comply with SBC 307 provisions related to combined systems for enhanced stability.
Connections are the most critical elements in ensuring the ductility of a steel structure.
This module provides detailed guidance on welded, bolted, and hybrid connections, highlighting how each behaves under cyclic loading.
Participants will understand the design of column splices, base plates, and anchor bolts, with focus on avoiding brittle failure modes.
Proper detailing practices for rotation capacity, energy absorption, and deformation control are emphasized to meet SBC 307 seismic detailing criteria.
Nonstructural components such as cladding, mechanical equipment, and piping systems often suffer major damage in earthquakes, even when the structure itself remains intact.
This module guides engineers on how to anchor and support nonstructural elements in compliance with SBC 307.
It also addresses interaction effects—how suspended ceilings, façades, and heavy equipment can transfer forces to the main structure. Practical examples are discussed for designing safe support systems and minimizing risk to occupants and assets.
The final module emphasizes the importance of construction quality and code compliance.
It outlines material quality control, fabrication tolerances, and site inspection protocols during erection and welding.
Participants learn how to develop inspection checklists, perform nondestructive testing (NDT) of welds, and document results as per SBC 307 verification procedures.
The module also explains how to ensure that design intent is accurately reflected in fabrication drawings, shop detailing, and final installation.
Throughout the course, practical case studies from Saudi Arabia—including industrial buildings, power plants, and commercial towers—are discussed. These examples help engineers understand how SBC 307 is implemented in real-life design offices and construction sites.
The emphasis is on simplified calculation methods, interpretation of seismic parameters, and detailing practices that ensure safety and economy without overdesigning.
After completing this course, participants will be able to:
Interpret and apply SBC 307 provisions in steel structure design.
Compute seismic loads and construct design response spectra for specific site classes.
Perform lateral force analysis and check drift limitations effectively.
Select appropriate seismic force-resisting systems and apply corresponding design factors.
Design ductile connections and braces to withstand cyclic loading.
Verify construction quality and inspection documentation as per Saudi code requirements.
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