STAAD PRO: Design of Earthquake-Resistant Structures

🚀 Course Title: STAAD PRO: Design of Earthquake-Resistant Structures

🏫 Headline: Seismic Design: Equivalent Lateral Force Procedure (ELFP) for Codes IBC 2012 & IS 800: 2016

Course Description:

Dive into the world of earthquake-resistant structural design using STAAD Pro Connect Edition with our comprehensive course. This program is tailored for engineers and students who aim to master the art of designing structures that can withstand seismic forces as per international and Indian standards.

Key Deliverables:

• Equivalent Lateral Force Procedure (ELFP) Compliance: Gain a deep understanding of ELFP according to the International Building Code (IBC) 2012 and the Indian Standard IS 800: 2016.
• Seismic Masses Generation: Learn how to effectively generate seismic masses for your models, ensuring accurate representation of the structure's dynamic properties.
• Accounting for Accidental Eccentricity: Understand how to detect and account for accidental eccentricity in structures, a critical aspect for earthquake-resistant design.
• Identifying Soft Story Levels: Master the detection of soft story levels in buildings, which are particularly vulnerable during seismic events.
• Story Drift Analysis: Learn how to perform a detailed analysis of story drifts, predicting potential movements under seismic loads and ensuring safety and compliance.

Course Highlights:

• Seismic Load Definition: Get hands-on experience with defining effective seismic weight for your structure, which is crucial for calculating the seismic base shear in accordance with IS 1893 (Part 1): 2016.
• Model Preparation: The course starts with a fully prepared model geometry, member properties, and specifications. This allows you to focus on the seismic and gravity load applications and analysis commands without spending time on initial setup.
• Loading Application: Learn how to apply gravity loads as Reference Loads and create seismic load cases based on the Equivalent Lateral Force Procedure (ELFP).
• Analysis Execution: A PERFORM ANALYSIS command is already specified at the end of the Input File, making it easier for you to execute the analysis.

Section Description:

We will guide you through generating seismic loads in both the horizontal X and Z directions following the guidelines of IS 1893: 2016 ELFP. This section is dedicated to understanding how to apply these forces correctly, ensuring that your structural design is earthquake-resistant.

Skills Acquired:

• Generating Seismic Loads without Accidental Eccentricity: Learn the protocol for generating seismic loads in STAAD Pro without introducing accidental eccentricity.
• Performing Analysis and Reviewing Results: Gain the expertise to perform detailed analysis of your structure under seismic forces and interpret the results, making you well-prepared to ensure your designs meet all necessary standards for earthquake resistance.

📚 Learning Outcomes:

By the end of this course, you will have a solid understanding of how to use STAAD Pro Connect Edition for seismic design according to modern codes and standards. You will be equipped with the skills to model, load, analyze, and interpret results for earthquake-resistant structures, ensuring safety and compliance in your engineering projects.

Enroll now and elevate your structural engineering skills with STAAD Pro and seismic design! 🛠️🌍➡️🏗️🚀