Structural Analysis and Design (STAAD Pro, ETABS) Course

About Course

The Structural Analysis and Design (STAAD Pro, ETABS) course is focused on the study and application of structural analysis and design using advanced software tools like STAAD Pro and ETABS. These software tools are widely used by structural engineers to model, analyze, and design complex structures such as buildings, bridges, and other civil engineering projects. The course aims to equip students with the knowledge and skills to analyze structural behavior and design structures efficiently using modern computational tools.

Participants will gain a deep understanding of the principles of structural analysis, including load calculations, material properties, stress-strain analysis, and structural behavior under various loads. The course also covers how to use STAAD Pro and ETABS for the design of various structural elements, ensuring they meet safety, stability, and code compliance.

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What Will You Learn?

  • By the end of the Structural Analysis and Design (STAAD Pro, ETABS) course, students will be able to:
  • 1. Understand Structural Analysis Principles: Gain knowledge of the fundamental principles of structural analysis, including static and dynamic loads, stress-strain relationships, and structural behavior.
  • 2. Master STAAD Pro and ETABS Software: Develop proficiency in using STAAD Pro and ETABS for modeling, analyzing, and designing structures.
  • 3. Perform Structural Load Calculations: Learn how to calculate and apply various types of loads on structures, including dead loads, live loads, wind loads, seismic loads, and other environmental factors.
  • 4. Analyze Structural Models: Use STAAD Pro and ETABS to perform both linear and non-linear static and dynamic analyses of structures, accounting for different forces and conditions.
  • 5. Design Structural Elements: Understand how to design structural elements such as beams, columns, slabs, foundations, and frames according to national and international design codes and standards.
  • 6. Evaluate Structural Safety and Performance: Use the software to evaluate the safety and performance of structures under different loading conditions and design scenarios.
  • 7. Optimize Structural Design: Learn how to optimize the design process for both cost-effectiveness and performance, ensuring the structure meets safety standards without excessive material use.
  • 8. Understand Codes and Standards: Study the relevant building codes and standards (e.g., AISC, Eurocodes, IS Codes) for structural design and ensure designs comply with them.
  • 9. Use ETABS for Building Design: Use ETABS specifically for the analysis and design of multi-story buildings and complex structures, including their foundation systems.
  • 10. Conduct Advanced Analysis: Understand the importance of advanced analysis techniques, such as dynamic analysis for earthquake-resistant design and wind analysis for high-rise buildings.

Course Content

Introduction to Structural Analysis

  • Overview of structural analysis and its importance in engineering
  • Types of structural systems (frames, trusses, beams, slabs, etc.)
  • Structural loads and their categorization: Dead loads, live loads, wind loads, seismic loads

Introduction to STAAD Pro and ETABS

Structural Loadings and Load Combinations

Structural Analysis Techniques

Design of Structural Elements

Advanced Structural Design in STAAD Pro and ETABS

Structural Optimization

Building Codes and Standards

Software Application in Real-World Projects

Final Assessment and Project