Civil · Course

Design of Sheds with Gantry

Learn about how steel shelters are designed with overhead cranes, the standard engineering practices followed in the industry and the codes governing the design of sheds.

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Duration: 12 weeks
Content: 22 hours
Projects: 2
Mode: Online

Overview

What you'll
be able to do.

This course deals with the design of a steel shelter with overhead cranes.
The students will learn about the standard engineering practices followed in the industry.
The students will acquire the knowledge of the relevant IS codes.
Students will also acquire hands-on experience in STAAD.Pro, a widely used software in the civil industry.

Tools you'll use

STAAD.Pro

Curriculum

12 modules,
built with industry.

01Design of Sheds with Gantry12 modules
1. Shelter Geometry W01
  - In this week, the following topics are covered.
    
    Column spacing
    
    Thumb rules for member sizing
    
    Roof slope
    
    Column orientation
    
    Base plate configuration
    
    Bracing pattern
    
    Crane supporting arrangement
    
    Crane vendor drawings study
2. Gantry GirdersW02
  - In this week, the following topics are covered.
    
    Introduction
    
    Different shapes/arrangements of girders
    
    Different sections of rails
    
    Loads
    
    Vertical
    
    Lateral
    
    Longitudinal
    
    Impact
    
    IS code provisions
    
    Design procedure
3. Roof TrussesW03
  - In this week, the following topics are covered.
    
    Introduction
    
    Selection of type of truss
    
    Spacing of truss
    
    Panel layout
    
    Loads on roof truss
    
    Deflection of truss
    
    Connection
    
    Bracing of trust
    
    Solved examples
4. STAAD ModellingW04
  - In this week, the following topics are covered.
    
    Shelter modelling in STAAD
    
    Assigning properties to members
    
    Assigning specifications to members
    
    Assigning supports
    
    Redefining incidences
    
    Renumbering of nodes and members
5. STAAD ModellingW05
  - In this week, the following topics are covered.
    
    Dead loads
    
    Indian code provisions
    
    Member self-weight
    
    Connection weight
    
    Purlin and cladding runner weight
    
    Cladding weight
    
    Roof sheeting weight
    
    Live loads
    
    Indian code provisions
    
    Live loads on crane platforms
    
    Live loads on the roof
    
    Collateral loads/MEP loads
    
    Crane Loads
    
    Vertical loads
    
    Horizontal loads
    
    Impact loads
6. Wind Load Calculations using Indian CodesW06
  - In this week, the following topics are covered.
    
    Wind loads on walls
    
    Open shelter
    
    Partially open shelter
    
    Closed shelter
    
    Wind loads on roofs
    
    Open shelter
    
    Partially open shelter
    
    Closed shelter
    
    Load Application in STAAD
7. Analysis and Design W07
  - In this week, the following topics are covered.
    
    Creating strength and service load combinations
    
    Analysis and design
    
    Design parameters
    
    Checking analysis results
    
    Design of runner beams
8. Design of Beams and ColumnsW08
  - In this week, the following topics are covered.
    
    Checking SFD and BMD in STAAD.Pro
    
    Comparing with manual beam design
    
    Comparing with manual column Design
9. Base Plate DesignW09
  - In this week, the following topics are covered.
    
    Introduction to base plates
    
    Types of base plates
    
    Design procedure
    
    Design of handbook using AISC design guide
10. Special PublicationsW10
  - In this week, the following topics are covered.
    
    Steel structure with portal frames with cranes
    
    Steel structures with steel roof trusses with and without cranes
11. Design Drawing PreparationW11
  - In this week, the following topics are covered.
    
    How to prepare design drawings?
    
    Scaling of design drawings
    
    Drawing sizes to be used
    
    Layout of design drawings
    
    General notes to be covered in design drawings
12. Design Report Preparation W12
  - In this week, the following topics are covered.
    
    How to prepare a design report for submission to a client?
    
    Points to be covered in the design report

Industry projects

2 projects
you'll ship.

Our projects are designed by experts in the industry to reflect industry standards. By working through our projects, Learners will gain a practical understanding of what they will take on at a larger-scale in the industry. In total, there are 2 Projects that are available in this program.

Modelling a shelter as per the given architectural drawing using STAAD.Pro

In this project, the students will be asked to model a shelter as per the given architectural drawing with all loads applied. They will also be asked to calculate the wind, dead an…

Modelling of a Shelter with Truss and Frame Elements using STAAD.Pro

In this project, students will be asked to model a shelter using both frame and truss elements in STAAD.Pro. They will also be asked to compare the quantities of both types of shel…

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FAQ

Questions,
answered.

Who can take up the Design of Sheds with Gantry course?

Students and graduates of civil engineering and related engineering streams can take up the Design of Sheds with Gantry course. It is for anyone interested in steel structural design.

Is the Design of Sheds with Gantry an online program?

Yes, the Design of Sheds with Gantry course is 100% online.

What is the duration of the Design of Sheds with Gantry course?

The advanced civil engineering online course is a 12-week course covering all the basic to advanced level concepts essential for designing steel structures using STAAD.Pro.

How much can a Structural Engineer earn?

According to Ambitionbox, the average annual salary of a Structural Engineer ranges from ₹ 2.1 Lakhs to ₹ 10.5 Lakhs per annum. However, your pay package varies with your experience and expertise.

Is there any certificate for completing the Design of Sheds with Gantry course?

Yes, you shall be given a course completion certificate after completing the civil engineering online course. The top 5% of the scorers will receive a merit certificate alongside the course completion certificate.

Is any technical support available for the gantry designing course?

Yes, you can clear your doubts during coursework from our technical support team through email and forum support.

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Design of Sheds with Gantry

What you'llbe able to do.

12 modules,built with industry.

2 projectsyou'll ship.