The course will be delivered on the web using Zoom.

Reinforced concrete stands as the primary cornerstone of the construction industry. Most undergraduate courses in reinforced concrete design focus on essential but basic structural elements, including the ultimate limit state design of conventional beams, one-way and two-way slabs, and short columns in buildings, as well as the fundamental understanding of the serviceability limit states related to deflection and cracking. However, the undergraduate civil engineering curricula do not cover many practical but very useful designs of typical reinforced concrete structural elements. This CPD series of courses on reinforced concrete design is organized to fill the gap between academia and industry, providing practicing engineers with in-depth knowledge in the day-to-day design of reinforced concrete.

The design of reinforced concrete half-joints (dapped-end beams) in bridges and buildings presents unique challenges due to their distinct structural behavior and complex stress distribution. This course explains the load transfer mechanisms, stress distributions, and critical regions associated with half-joint configurations, highlighting common modes of failure and their implications for safe design. The design principles and detailing requirements for half-joints are presented in detail, supported by practical design examples that are analyzed and discussed using both code-based methods and the strut-and-tie model (STM) approach.   

Instructor:  Ir Professor J.S. Kuang

Language: Cantonese with technical terms in English

Date:  27th February 2026 (Friday) (1:15 p.m. to 5:15 p.m.)

Venue: Your comfortable office or home

Cost: $780 (include an electronic copy of course notes and attendance certificate)

Early bird discount: $680 for registration completed on or before 20th February 2026.

Payment: 

1. A deposit to "Advanced Technovation Limited" at HSBC Account No. 400-304267-001 and get a receipt;

2. FPS 3116993 and take a screen capture; or

3. An e-cheque payable to "Advanced Technovation Limited".

Registration:

1. Register online using the online application form below and submit the image of the receipt or screen capture, or an e-cheque;

2. Download and fill in the hardcopy application form and e-mail the completed application form with receipt, screen capture or e-cheque to support@adv-technovation.com