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There are a wide range of natural and synthetic materials used in the construction of buildings. Each material has its own unique properties, applications, and costs. It is important to understand the different building materials, and their applications.
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Concrete is the most predominant building material used worldwide. It is a composite material made of fine and coarse aggregate, binding material like cement, water, and sometimes admixture. There are different types and grades of concrete distinguished by their strength, composition, and application. It is important to understand the basics of concrete, its properties, and different types, as well as the tests used to understand its properties.
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Concrete mix design involves identifying the optimal proportion of aggregate, binding material, and water for the desired strength and application. When making a concrete mix, there are a series of factors that need to be considered. It is important to understand the different mixes and their proportions, as well as the factors that need to be considered when designing a mix.
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Handling concrete involves batching, mixing, and transporting it. Batching entails determining the proportions of different ingredients in concrete by mass or volume, after which they will be mixed together in a mixer. Once this is done, the concrete will be transported to the site it is needed. It is important to understand the different steps involved in the handling of concrete.
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AutoCAD software is used for 2D and 3D design, drafting and modeling. Civil engineers use AutoCAD for planning, drawing, and analyzing sites and structures. This software tool is preferred over manual drafting because it is simpler to modify and reproduce the drawing. It is important to understand the basics of AutoCAD and why it is extensively used in the industry.
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The AutoCAD UI has different coordinate systems, tools commands, and options for users to work with. It is important to understand the basics of the AutoCAD UI to design and develop structures.
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There is an extensive collection of sketching, editing, and drawing tools available in AutoCAD. It is important for users to understand how to work with each of these tools.
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There is an extensive collection of sketching, editing, and drawing tools available in AutoCAD. It is important for users to understand how to work with each of these tools.
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There is an extensive collection of sketching, editing, and drawing tools available in AutoCAD. It is important for users to understand how to work with each of these tools.
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Annotations in AutoCAD drawings provide meaning to the overall project. For example, annotations can show the dimensions, length, diameter, and thicknesses in a drawing. They can be created and modified according to user needs. It is important to understand how the AutoCAD annotation tool is used in AutoCAD for accurately adding meaning to drawings.
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Hatching is used in AutoCAD to fill an area with a pattern that indicates a certain attribute of that section. For instance, material, surface finish, and contrast can be shown using the hatching tool. It is important to understand the basics of hatching and how to use it in the AutoCAD UI.
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Blocks in AutoCAD are collections of objects that are consolidated into one defined 2D/3D object. By doing this, modifications made to the whole block will apply the same changes to the collection of individual objects in it. It is important to understand how to use blocks in the UI.
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External references such as PDFs, drawings, images, and more can be attached to AutoCAD projects. Objects that illustrate various views of model space are called layout viewports. It is important to know how to attach external references, and how to create layout viewports in AutoCAD.
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The AutoCAD design center gives access to other blocks, drawings, and more in the drawing area. Tool palettes can be customized to have your most used patterns, commands, and blocks for ease of access. It is important to know how to work with the design center and tool palette in the AutoCAD UI.
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Since users can work with 3D models in the AutoCAD UI, there is a 3D coordinate system. There are also navigation and viewing tools specific to 3D models. By using 3D viewing tools, objects can be viewed from different angles on the coordinate system. It is important to know how to use these tools when working with 3D models in AutoCAD.
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AutoCAD is used to create 3D models, and even has specific commands like sweep, revolve, and extrude that can be used. It is important to understand how to work with the AutoCAD UI when it comes to 3D modeling.
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Visual styles in AutoCAD define the lighting, backgrounds, shadows, shading, and edges in viewports. When images are rendered in AutoCAD, they have realistic lighting, shadows, and reflections that resemble a real image. It is important to understand visual styles and rendering in AutoCAD when it comes to rendering images.
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Coming up with an executable and a defect-free design plan is a crucial step in the process of building structures. Autodesk Revit is a design and modeling tool that can efficiently generate 3D models of proposed structures. It is important for learners to understand the fundamentals of modeling using Autodesk Revit.
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Building Information Modeling (BIM) is the virtual procss of planning, designing, and overseeing data throughout the course of a construction project. This uses a wide array of tools and technologies. An optimized design plan for buildings is modeled via BIM. This is one of the primary areas in which Autodesk Revit is used. It is important for learners to know the basics of BIM and its workflow in Autodesk Revit.
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Modeling of a residential unit, is essentially the process of digitally representing all the features and facilities that the building will have. This includes the windows, stairs, doors and other minor details. It is essential for learners to understand how these models are generated in Autodesk Revit.
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Autodesk Revit offers an array of options that help generate a 3D model with intricate details. There are several ways of representing the details of a model. It is important for learners to understand how models can be rendered with different views and styles.
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Following design codes is essential in ensuring the quality and safety of buildings. Buildings are to strictly adhere to the standards given. It is therefore important for learners to know the requirements stated under the National Building Codes of India when remodeling residential structures.
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Cloud-based 3D modeling is an efficient and reliable way of generating models. It allows for collaboration between engineers and designers while drafting the project plan. It is important for learners to know the basics of cloud-based 3D modeling.
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Cloud-based 3D modeling integrates BIM, data management systems, collaborations, and analytical tools on a single online platform. Since Autodesk Revit is a cloud-based software, it is essential for learners to understand the features and functionalities of cloud-based modeling.
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An optimal design of a residential unit involves a series of considerations. To ensure that all of these have been included, integrity and strength of the modeled structure is analyzed through structural analysis. It is therefore a fundamental requirement for learners to understand structural analysis in this process.
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To assess the energy performance of a building, also called its relative energy efficiency, the model is subjected to energy analysis. It is important for learners to know the shortcuts in Autodesk Revit in order to effectively use it during analysis.
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Dynamo is an open source platform that allows us to write the codes for rendering the visual output of the model. It is essential for learners to understand the basics of visual programming, the parameters involved and how this is integrated with Autodesk Revit for generating 3D models.
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Autodesk Navisworks is a review package that facilitates real-time navigation through 3D models for analytical purposes. Reviewing the models using this tool requires learners to understand the features, functionalities and workflow in Autodesk Navisworks.
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Autodesk BIM 360, is a cloud-based platform for managing construction projects. This platform helps in enhancing the results and outcomes of the project. Autodesk Revit can be used to understand the patterns in structural behaviors using predictive analysis. It is therefore important for learners to understand the basics of Autodesk BIM 360 when it comes to industry level construction projects.
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STAAD.Pro is used to analyse structures made of a variety of materials, and simulate different loads that structures are subjected to. The STAAD.Pro user interface (UI) has a wide range of design parameters and tools for the development and analysis of both 2D and 3D models. To accurately design and model buildings, it is important for learners to understand the features of the STAAD.Pro UI.
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Reinforced concrete (RC) is made of cement concrete, and steel bar reinforcements that maximise the tensile strength and ductility of the material. By modelling RC buildings, engineers can understand the components and materials needed, as well as errors in the design that can be reduced before the actual construction phase. As RC buildings are common in the industry, it is important for learners to understand the process of developing them using STAAD.Pro.
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The materials, labour, design parameters, components, and other resources that go into the development of a building system are called inputs. These input parameters play a significant role in the behaviour of buildings, and are often specified by industry standards. It is important for learners to know how to input specific parameters on STAAD.Pro when designing a building.
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When designing a building or any structure, civil engineers consider all the possible loads that could act on a structure into considerations. This includes wind loads, seismic loads, dead loads, live loads, and more. Load combinations occur when there are more than one type of load acting on a building. As all buildings experience loads, it is important for learners to understand how distinct loads are calculated and can be simulated using STAAD.
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After building models have been developed in the pre-processing step, the results from modelling and analysis can be studied and interpreted in the post-processing step using STAAD.Pro. As the post-processing step is crucial in the workflow of developing buildings, it is important for learners to understand how to interpret results in the post-processing step.
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The resulting building model will have information regarding displacements, forces, loads, stresses, reactions, and other related factors. These factors can be confirmed using manual calculation sheets, and interpreted for further understanding of the building’s behaviour under different conditions. In addition to designing building models, STAAD.Pro can also be used in the design of individual structural elements that makeup a building. To effectively understand the behaviour of a building, it is important for learners to understand how to interpret output values.
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Steel structures are common in the construction industry and are used in the design of buildings for their high tensile strength, ductility, stiffness, and toughness. These structures are made of different components connected together. It is important for learners to understand the individual steel components, and how they contribute to the strength and load-bearing capacities of the overall steel structure.
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Steel structures can be modelled using individual steel components on STAAD.Pro. It is important to understand the tools and techniques used in the design and modelling of steel buildings.
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When designing steel buildings, there are input parameters added in the preprocessing stage according to specific standards. These parameters are used to calculate loads, displacements, forces, and other factors. It is important for learners to understand the input parameters that they need to provide when designing a steel building using STAAD.Pro.
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There are different types of linear and nonlinear methods of analysis used to analyse a model on STAAD.Pro. It is important for learners to understand how the resulting steel structure is studied and interpreted for use by civil engineers.
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After post-processing is complete, information from the output file can be used to gain information on different parameters such as the BMD and SFD. It is important for learners to understand how results are extracted, interpreted, and used.
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Findings from results can be documented and verified by performing manual calculations. It is important for learners to know how to perform these manual calculations, and how to present their findings.
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Earthquakes generate a seismic load that can be destructive to structures. Seismic design is essential in ensuring that buildings remain functional even after earthquakes. It is important for learners to understand the effects of earthquakes on structures, and the design considerations that go into the development of a high-rise building.
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Earthquakes are considered dynamic loads as their force varies overtime. Structural dynamics focuses on the response of structures that experience these dynamic loads. When designing high-rise buildings, structural dynamics and earthquake engineering assess how a structure responds under seismic loads. In order to design high-rise buildings to be earthquake resistant, it is important for learners to understand concepts related to structural dynamics and earthquake engineering.
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Civil engineers consider the forces buildings are subjected to during an earthquake in order to reduce associated damage. The system of forces can be represented as a continuous system with partial differential equations. It is important to understand the mathematical models behind the forces acting on buildings during an earthquake to predict their behavior, and effectively design them to withstand these forces.
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Buildings are commonly made with concrete because of its ability to absorb strong impacts and withstand large forces. Concrete buildings specifically undergo a seismic design process that makes them resilient to earthquakes. It is important for learners to understand the theory behind the design of concrete buildings in terms of earthquake resistance.
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The tensile strength of buildings can be improved by using reinforced concrete (RC) that has metal bars or wires integrated within. This increases the structure’s stiffness, ductility, and strength to make it earthquake resistant. RC frame systems have columns and beams connected together to make the skeleton of a building. These systems are used for their global ductility and deformation capacity that improves their resistance to earthquakes. It is important for learners to understand the RC systems and their properties in the design of earthquake resistant structures.
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IS 13920 elaborates on the ductile detailing of RC structures that experience seismic forces. This code focuses on ensuring that buildings are designed to withstand large shocks from earthquakes without collapsing. It is important for learners to understand how RC beams are designed in accordance with IS 13920.
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IS 13920 is also applied to the design of RC columns. It is important for learners to understand how both RC columns and beams are designed in accordance with IS 13920.
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IS 13920 is also applied to the design of shear walls. It is important for learners to understand how shear walls are designed in accordance with IS 13920.
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ETABS is a software tool used to design, analyze, and model whole structures, specifically multistory structures, and their individual parts. By using ETABS, engineers can understand how different buildings respond to varying loads. It is important for learners to understand how to use ETABS in the modeling and analysis of structures.
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The foundation of all buildings is essential in supporting and stabilizing the superstructure by transferring its load to the earth. As high-rise buildings are large structures, their foundation is designed to support heavy loads. Pile foundations are commonly used in high-rise buildings as they offer a deep foundation that strongly anchors the structure. It is important for learners how the foundations of high-rise buildings are designed to maximize the safety of the structure.
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Liquefaction happens when the stiffness and strength of soil decreases by sudden loading or intense shaking. This is common in the case of earthquakes. When liquefaction happens, the foundation may sink into the ground and collapse. Raft foundations are resistant to liquefaction, and can be designed by SAFE software. This tool is used in the drawing and design of concrete foundations and floors. It is important for learners to understand what liquefaction is, and how foundations are designed to resist this phenomenon.
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The stress-strain curve graphically represents how a structure responds to loads. Stress-strain curves are an accurate method of demonstrating the mechanical properties of a structure such as modulus of elasticity, limit of proportionality, yield stress, proof stress, and more. Understanding stress-strain curves is a fundamental requirement needed to advance in this course.
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A single-span beam is only supported at the ends, and can be analyzed under various loading conditions. The applied load can be constant or vary with time. It is important for learners to understand the approach used to analyse single-span beams and their behaviour under loading conditions.
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A structure is said to be statically indeterminate when the equilibrium equations alone are not enough for calculating the forces. Such statically indeterminate structures can be analysed using two methods, stiffness method and force method. It is important to understand the concepts of indeterminacy in structures and equilibrium equations to advance in this field.
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A beam that has more than two supports is called a continuous beam. A continuous beam that consists of two single-span beams connected to each other by internal hinges is known as a two-span continuous beam. Unwanted moment forces can be avoided by using hinges. It is important for learners to understand how two span continuous beams with internal hinges are analyzed.
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Influence line diagrams help determine the site of loading for a particular structure by capturing the applied load. Most often, a structure is subjected to concentrated moving loads. Concentrated loads are applied at a specific point. If the point of application varies with time, it is called concentrated moving load. It is important to understand the concepts involved in influence line diagrams and moving loads.
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Müller-Breslau’s principle is a widely used method for drawing influence line diagrams of structures. An influence line diagram for a determinate structure is a straight lin, and for an indeterminate structure, it is a curve. It is important to understand the concepts involved in Müller-Breslau’s principle, as well as its applications.
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Flexible supports in beams are provided to reduce the frictional forces in them. Springs are one of the most commonly used flexible supports.These have a number of applications particularly in the case of statically indeterminate structures. It is important to understand the use of flexible supports in continuous beams.
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Portal frames are low-rise structures in which vertical supports and horizontal beams are connected using fixed joints. A portal structure is a wide-span, weather proof structure that can be constructed within a shorter span of time. It is important for learners to understand the construction of various types of portal frame structures.
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The structural integrity of a single-storey portal frame construction under gravity loads can be verified using the moment distribution and slope deflection methods. Moment distribution method is used for uniform loads while the slope deflection method is used for concentrated loads. It is important to understand the concepts involved in these two methods.
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Single-storey portal frame structures are widely used for workshops, factories and warehouses. These structures are analyzed for structural integrity by subjecting them to lateral loading conditions. It is important to understand the different methods used for analyzing such portal frame structures.
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A multi-storey steel portal frame is subjected to analysis under various loading conditions. Approximate analysis of multi-storey portal frame structures can be using two methods. They are the portal frame method and cantilever method. It is important to understand the approximate methods used for analyzing multi-storey portal frames.
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ETABS is a design and analysis software that is most widely used for multi-storey buildings. It can efficiently perform modeling, analysis, design and reporting of building structures.This tool can be used for modeling a wide range of structures from simple 2D frames to complex high-rise buildings. It is essential for learners to understand how to work with ETABS software in order to model structures as needed.
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You will start developing a model using relevant software tools.
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This week, you will also run validations on the model. You will find ways to solve the errors you encounter during the process.
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A steel structure is an assembly of several members linked together. There are various types of connections depending on the method used for establishing contact. It is important for learners to understand the concepts in various types of steel connections.
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Connections can be grouped based on the presence or absence of a moment. There is a flow of force through moment connections under loading conditions. It is important to understand the concept of moment connections to advance in this area.
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RAM Connection is a software tool that can be used to virtually design, analyze and verify any steel connection. This can be used as a standalone tool or can be integrated with other software tools. It is essential to understand how such connections are designed and checked in RAM Connection.
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Beams are the predominant load bearing members in a structure which are connected to several other components. It is important to understand how the RAM Connection software is used for designing various beam connections.
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Moment connections involve the flow of bending moment forces between a beam and a column. Such connections are an integral part of building structures. It is important to understand the concept and design of moment connections.
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End plates are used to connect a beam with another beam or with another structural component through welds and bolts. This is a moment connection that can be designed using RAM Connection. It is important to understand the concept of end plate connections for performing analysis on them.
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Base plate connections involve a beam, steel plate and anchor connecting the plate to the foundations. Such connections are established using welds and bolts. It is important to understand the concept of base plate connections and their different types.
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Splice plate connections are established to provide continuity among the structural components in the building. A splice plate can be bolted or welded to the primary structure. To effectively design such connections using RAM Connection, it is important to understand its different types.
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STAAD.Pro is one of the most widely used structural analysis and design software by civil engineers. This software tool allows the user to design and analyze a wide range of structures. To be able to perform all of this, one has to be familiar with the tool.
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STAAD.Pro can be used to establish and verify a number of connections like end plate connections, base plate connections and splice joint connections. It is essential to understand the process flow involved in creating these connections.
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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 24 Projects that are available in this program.
Learners are required to calculate the concrete mix design for M35 and M50 grades of concrete with and without fly ash. Mix design has to be performed in accordance with the standa…
Learners are required to design and sketch a residential plan according to Vaastu Shastra. They will also have to calculate the different combinations of loads (dead load, live loa…
Learners are required to design and develop the layout for a residential building with a given set of data using AutoCAD. They also have to develop the architectural and structural…
Learners are required to create a 3D model of a residential building with a rendered view using AutoCAD 3D.
This project requires learners to design and analyze a steel building using Tekla Structural Designer. The objective is to ensure that the building is designed with the help of bra…
This project is focused on modeling and analyzing an RCC office building using the Tekla Structural Designer tool. The objective is to design the office building according to the I…
In this project, learners need to model a commercial structure using ETABS with given dimensions. They will also have to perform load estimation and application. In addition to thi…
In this project, learners need to model a composite deck slab frame by preparing a framing plan and selecting the floor deck type using ComFlor & ETABS with given dimensions. A…
In this project, the learners will need to create a full-scaled 3D STAAD.Pro model of the underground water tank complying with the calculated demand, site constraints, and best pr…
In this project, the learners will perform the post-processing of the analysis results obtained for the 3D model of an underground tank with given dimensions using STAAD.Pro, which…
In this project, learners will have to determine the load acting on the beam of a building. The data for this will be provided. Learners will also have to analyze this beam, and dr…
In this project, learners will have to model a four-storey three-bay frame in ETABS software using the provided beam and column dimensions.
+ 12 more projects in the full syllabus
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The high-rise building design is a building plan where civil engineers develop tall buildings requiring vertical mechanical transportation.
This online certification course includes detailed project-based lessons that teach you the basics of high-rise buildings.
You will gain an overall picture of high-rise buildings and their design. Students will acquire an in-depth understanding of diverse mechanisms and techniques used by construction firms or design consultancy for the construction of high-rise buildings.
Yes, after completing this civil engineering design course, students will receive a course completion certificate.
Yes, the lectures remain recorded for students to attend the classes at their convenience.
Yes, Skill-Lync collaborates with various MNCs, so students usually have placement opportunities.
The total duration of this building design course is eight months.
According to the data revealed by Ambitionbox, the salary of a structural building design engineer ranges from INR 2 to INR 10 LPA. However, your pay package would primarily depend on your expertise and experience.
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