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Introduction to Steel Structure Design

Basic Principles of Steel Design – Limit state design, tension members, and beam-column joints. Steel Connection Design – Welded and…

Fundamentals of Structural Design

• Introduction to Structural Engineering - Role and responsibilities of structural engineers, Key qualifications and licensure requirements.
• Basic Concepts and Need for Structural Design - Importance in civil engineering projects, Key objectives: safety, stability, efficiency.

Introduction to Structural Design Software

• Overview of Industry Software Tools - ETABS, STAAD Pro, AutoCAD, SAFE, and Tekla Structures.
• Basics of Modeling in ETABS and STAAD Pro - Fundamental modeling skills using a sample structure.
• Application of Software in Real Projects.

Design of Reinforced Concrete (RC) Structures

• Fundamental Design Requirements - Stability, stiffness, strength, ductility.
• Load Calculations - Gravity loads, lateral loads (wind and seismic) using IS, BS, and ACI codes.
• Load Combinations and Stiffness Modifiers

Structural Modeling Techniques

• Component-Based Modeling - Definition and local axis alignment of beams, columns, slabs, and walls.
• Support Conditions and Load Assignments.

Practical Application and Real-World Projects

•  Modeling a G+5 Structure Using ETABS - Section assignments, wind and seismic load analysis.
• Mass source definition and load combinations.

Structural Analysis and Evaluation

• Analytical Components - Bending moments, shear forces, torsion, and deflection analysis.
• Serviceability and Stability Checks.
• Dynamic Analysis Basics - Mode shapes, story stiffness, and earthquake response.

Design and Detailing of RC Components

• Manual and Software-Based Design Verification - Cross-checking software output with manual calculations.
• Detailed Component Design - Beams, slabs, columns, shear walls, and staircases.
• Foundation Design - Types of footing and their design using SAFE software.