ATTENTION: Structural Engineers, Site Engineers, Fresh Graduates, Structural Detailers & Contractors. Who Want to Master Concrete Detailing. Start Learning Immediately!
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THE REINFORCED CONCRETE DETAILING MASTERCLASS
FROM CALCULATIONS TO DRAWINGS
Master Development/Hook/Splice Length, Splice Locations, and Detailing for Girder & Columns
Structural software gives you the Area of Steel (As)... but it doesn't tell you where to cut the bar, where to splice it, or how to anchor it safely into the support.
Join us for this comprehensive Masterclass and bridge the gap between code equations and constructible site drawings.
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Why Do Buildings Fail During Earthquakes?
It’s Rarely the Beam Size
Post-earthquake forensics tell a scary story. Buildings rarely collapse because the columns were too small. They collapse because the details were wrong.
A beam-column joint without proper confinement. A lap splice placed exactly where the plastic hinge forms. A hook that pulls out before the steel yields.
These aren’t calculation errors. These are detailing disasters.
The "Copy-Paste" Trap:
Many engineers reuse standard details from old projects without checking if they meet the new ACI/NSCP provisions for Special Moment Frames.
The "Safety Factor" Myth:
Adding more steel isn’t always safer. In seismic design, over-reinforcing a member can actually force a brittle failure mode—the most dangerous kind of collapse.
The Knowledge Gap:
Universities teach you how to solve for As. They rarely teach you how to anchor that As so it actually works when the ground shakes.
Don't let a detailing oversight be the reason your structure fails.
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The One Skill That Prevents Collapses and Save Millions
Calculations alone won’t save a building during an earthquake—details will. This Masterclass is the solution for:
Structural Engineers
Master manual ACI/NSCP calculations for development and splice lengths. Ensure your designs are fully anchored and earthquake-ready beyond the software output.
Site Engineers
Learn critical seismic detailing and proper confinement rules for joints. Stop relying on "40d" rules and start enforcing code-compliant rebar placement on-site.
Fresh Grads
Bridge the massive gap between Board Exam theory and actual construction. Gain the high-demand technical skills that most universities simply forget to teach.
Contractors
Stop losing profit to wasted steel and inefficient lap splice locations. Learn to optimize your material usage and reduce waste without compromising structural safety.
Project Managers
Eliminate costly site delays by identifying critical rebar issues before they are tied. Reduce RFI turnaround times and keep your structural timeline on schedule.
Structural Detailers
Produce error-free girder and column details that get approved on the first submission. Master exact code rules for hooks and splices to stop getting your drawings red-lined.
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Master the Code: The 5-Module Curriculum
We go beyond software outputs. You will learn the ‘Why’ and ‘How’ of every bar
placement based on ACI 318 and NSCP 2015 standards.
Module 01 The Science of Anchorage (Development Lengths ld and ldh)
Stop using generic multipliers. We will calculate exact development lengths (ld) and (ldh) based on concrete strength, bar position, and coating factors.
- Understanding the Equations
- When to use Simplified vs. Detailed Equations
- Modification factors that Save You Money.
Module 02 Hooked on Safety (Standard Hooks lext)
Stop relying on “typical” values. Learn how to accurately calculate standard hook extensions for 90°, 135° and 180° bends to ensure your rebar is fully anchored and code-compliant.
- 90°, 135°, 180° hooks: When to use?
- The 12db vs. 6db Rule
- Calculating Tail Extensions correctly
- Development Length vs. Hook Length
Module 03 Strategic Lap Splicing: Calculation & Placement Rules
Eliminate the risk of bond failure and steel wastage. Master the precise formulas for lap lengths and identify the exact “safe zones” for splicing in beams and columns to ensure seismic performance.
- Class A vs. Class B Splices: The difference affects your budget and safety.
- The "No-Splice" Zones: Identifying plastic hinge regions and critical confinement zones in Special Moment Frames.
- Where to Safely Splice for beams, girders and columns.
Module 04 Detailing of Girder and Cantilever: Discover the Critical Part
Stop copying “standard details” blindly. Learn to draft custom, code-compliant girder and cantilever detail that respect the behavior of the structure, ensuring safety and constructability.
- Strategic Splice Locations (Top vs. Bottom): Avoid failure by following Moment Diagram rules.
- Cut-Off Points for Extra Bars: Calculate exact termination lengths to optimize steel.
- Critical Cantilever Detail: Master the one critical rule for cantilever beams
Module 05 Detailing of Column: Learn What Column Detail Should Have
Columns are the most critical element in any structure. Master the strict confinement and vertical splicing rules required to maintain ductility and prevent buckling during an earthquake.
- Column Confinement & Ties: Master strict spacing rules for critical plastic hinges
- Column Splicing Rules: Learn correct splice locations and strict percentage limits
- Confinement Length: Know exactly how far the tight tie spacing must extend.
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Here Is Everything You Get When You Enroll
Access to Recorded Webinar (1 Year)
Master concrete detailing at your own pace with 1 Year of full access to the recorded training video, designed to support your continued professional growth.
- Self-Paced Mastery
- On-Demand Reference
- Continuous Review
Structural Detailing Checklist (1 Year)
Ensure code compliance before construction starts with a quick reference guide of essential detailing standards, designed to prevent costly site errors and drawing rejections.
- Quick Site Reference
- Error-Free Drafting
- Instant Validation
Access to Webinar's Presentation (1 Year)
Receive the full access, high-resolution slide deck to serve as your permanent "on-the-job" reference manual—so you never have to rely on memory for critical details.
- Instant Visual Reference
- Essential Formulas
- Solved Sample Problems
- Critical Detailing Zones
MEET YOUR SPEAKER
Engr. Abner B. Garcia Jr.
Principal Structural Engineer & Founder of Abstructural Engineering Consultancy
With over a decade of experience in the structural engineering industry, Engr. Abs has seen it all—from the rigorous demands of high-rise design to the chaotic reality of construction sites.
He realized early on that the biggest gap in our industry isn’t a lack of calculation software, but a lack of understanding in detailing. Too many engineers can run a model, but struggle to translate that model into safe, buildable drawings.
Engr. Abs created this masterclass to bridge that gap. He is on a mission to move engineers past “textbook theory” and equip them with the practical, code-compliant skills needed to design with total confidence.
- 10+ Years of hands-on experience in Structural Engineering
- Specialist in Reinforced Concrete Design and Seismic Detailing.
- Passion: Simplifying complex code provisions into actionable steps for structural and site engineers.
STUDENT RESULTS
What Our Alumni Are Saying
Don't Let Bad Detailing Compromise Your Structure
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