Post Graduate Program inSteel Structures

1. 01Analysis and Design of Industrial Structures using STAAD.Pro12 modules

   1. Introduction to Industrial StructuresW01
      • In this session, you will learn
        • Steel structures in the industry
        • The stress-strain behaviour of structural steel
        • The properties of steel & shapes
        • Types of industrial structures
        • The key design factors
        • Types of structural systems in steel building
        • The general loads on industrial structures
        • Basic structural steel elements
        • Gravity and lateral load path
        • Structural redundancy
        • General design procedure
        • Iterative design process
   2. Design of Tension MemberW02
      • In this session, you will learn
        • The types of tension members
        • The behaviour of tension member
        • Failure mode possibilities
        • The design strength of tension members
        • Factors affecting member strength
        • Shear Lag
        • Sections used for the tension member
        • Design of tension member
   3. Design of Compression MemberW03
      • In this session, you will learn
        • The types of compression member
        • The behaviour of compression member
        • Failure mode possibilities
        • Sections used for compression member
        • The effective length of compression member
        • Design of compression member
        • Design of Built-up compression member
   4. Design of Beams W04
      • In this session, you will learn about
        • Types of beam
        • The loads on Beam
        • Section classification
        • Lateral stability of beams
        • The effective length of beams
        • The design of laterally restrained beams
        • The design of laterally supported and unsupported beams
        • Design of purlins (Hot rolled)
   5. Design of Plate GirderW05
      • In this session, you will learn
        • The types of sections
        • Elements of plate girder
        • General considerations
        • The proportioning of section
        • Preliminary sizing
        • Design of plate girder using IS 800:2007
   6. Structural System of Industrial StructureW06
      • In this session, you will learn about the
        • Lateral load resisting system
        • Vertical load resisting system
        • Flooring system (Plating grating & Deck Beam)
        • Grating & chequered plate
        • Composite floor deck
   7. Modelling of Structure in STAAD.ProW07
      • In this session, you will learn
        • Introduction to STAAD.Pro
        • Modelling nodes and beam element
        • Generating model geometry
        • Viewing geometry
        • Creating groups
        • Assigning properties
        • Assigning specification
        • Modelling tapered members
        • Assigning custom sections using user table
        • Member material specification
        • Modelling Finite elements
        • Modelling in physical modeller
   8. Loading, Analysis and Design Procedure in STAAD.ProW08
      • In this session, you will learn
        • To create load cases
        • To apply self-weight
        • Modelling member loads and Floor loads
        • Application of load (vertical/lateral)
        • Modelling reference loads
        • Modelling of moving loads
        • Seismic load generation
        • Wind load generation
        • Application of design parameters
        • Performing simple analysis
        • Post-processing result interpretation
   9. Analysis & design of Typical Steel Frame structure using STAAD. ProW09
      • In this session, you will learn
        • Input preparation
        • General modelling
        • Load & load calculations
        • Analysis of structure
        • The application of design parameters
        • Design of structure
        • The interpretation of post-processing results
   10. Modelling , Analysis & Design of Industrial building (PEB) in STAAD.Pro.W10
       • In this session, you will learn about
         • Introduction to Pre-engineered building
         • the comparison of PEB over conventional building
         • Various components of PEB
         • General loads on PEB
         • Load combination as per IS 800: 2007 & AISC ASD
         • Input preparation
         • Load & Load calculations
         • Analysis of structure
         • The application of design parameters
         • Design of structure
   11. Analysis & design of Pipe Rack structures using STAAD.ProW11
       • In this session, you will learn
         • Introduction to pipe racks
         • The components of pipe racks
         • The types of pipe racks
         • Loads on pipe racks
         • Load combination as per AISC, LRFD, ASD
         • Design criteria of structure
         • Case Study of pipe rack structure
   12. Design of Foundation using STAAD.FoundationW12
       • In this session, you will learn
         • Introduction to STAAD.Foundation
         • Modelling supports
         • Modelling support loading
         • Importing information from STAAD.Pro
         • To design isolated footing
         • To design eccentric isolated footing
         • To design continuous footing
         • To design pile cap
         • To design soil supported mat foundation
         • To design pile-supported mat foundation
2. 02Structural Steel Connection Design12 modules

   1. Introduction to Connection Design and Bolted Connection TheoryW01
      • Introduction to Connection Design
      • Types of connections
      • Bolted Connections
      • Types of bolts
      • Load Transfer Mechanism
   2. Bolted Connection Theory W02
      • Failure Mechanism of Bolted Connection
      • Specifications for Bolted Joints
      • Shear Strength of Bolts
      • Bearing Strength of Bolts
      • Tension Strength of Bolts
   3. Welded connection Theory - Part 1W03
      • Welded Connection
        • Introduction
        • Types of Weld
        • Weld Symbols
   4. Welded Connection Theory - Part 2W04
      • Welded Connection
        • Welding Procedure
        • Property of Weld Material
        • Specification of Weld
        • Welded Joint Vs Bolted Joint
   5. Design of ConnectionsW05
      • Design of Connections
        • Introduction
        • General Procedure of Connection Design
        • Types of Connections
   6. Shear Connections - Part 1W06
      • Shear Connections
        • Introduction
        • Single Angle Shear Connection
        • Double Angle Shear Connection
   7. Shear Connections - Part 2W07
      • Shear Connections
        • Introduction
        • Fin Plate Connection
        • Extended End-Plate Connection
        • Beam-to-Beam Shear Connection
   8. Moment Connections - Part 1W08
      • Moment Connections
        • Introduction
        • Bolted Flange Plate Connection
        • Welded Flange Plate Connection
   9. Moment Connections - Part 2W09
      • Moment Connections
        • End Plate Moment Connection
        • Beam Splice Connection
   10. Axial Forces Connections - Part 1W10
       • Axial Force Connections
         • Introduction to Base Plate
         • Pinned and Fixed Base Plate
         • Design Procedure for Pinned Base Plate
         • Design Procedure for Fixed Base Plate
   11. Axial Forces Connections - Part 2W11
       • Introduction to Column Splice Connection
       • Bolted Cap and Base or End Plate Splices
   12. Design of Gusset Plate and Tubular ConnectionsW12
       • Gusset Plate Connection
       • Tubular Connection
3. 03Structural steel connections using RAM Connections10 modules

   1. Concept of Steel Connections and Types of ConnectionsW01

      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.

      This week will cover

      • Steel member joints like rigid joints, flexible joints, semi-rigid joints
      • Force flow through connections and concept of force distribution
      • Types of connections
      • Difference between shear and axial connection
      • Analysis and design of bolted connection & welded connection
   2. Concept of Moment connection & Base PlateW02

      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.

      This week will cover

      • Force flow in moment connections and rigid joints
      • Analysis and design of a moment joint
      • Concept of force flow in base plate connection
      • Types of base plate connections
      • Analysis and design of pinned type base plate
   3. RAM Connection – Shear Connection Design (Part 1)W03

      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.

      This week will cover

      • Shear connections
      • Bent plate beam column flange connection
      • Bent plate beam girder connection
   4. RAM Connection – Shear Connection Design (Part 2)W04

      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.

      This week will cover

      • Clip angle beam column connection
      • Clip angle beam girder connection
      • Welded beam column connection
   5. RAM Connection – Moment Connection Design (Part 1) W05

      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.

      This week will cover

      • Moment connections
      • Moment connection angle at beam column junction
   6. RAM Connection – Moment Connection Design (Part 2)W06

      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.

      This week will cover

      • Moment connections of end plate at the beam column junction
      • Moment connection with haunch
   7. RAM Connection – Base Plate ConnectionsW07

      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.

      This week will cover

      • Base plates
      • Pinned type base plate connection
      • Fixed type uniaxial base plate connection
      • Fixed type biaxial base plate connection
   8. RAM Connection – Splice Plate ConnectionsW08

      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.

      This week will cover

      • Bolted splice flange plate connection for beam splice
      • Bolted splice flange plate connection for columns splice
      • Bolted splice web plate connection for beam splice
      • Bolted splice web plate connection for columns splice
   9. STAAD.Pro Connection Module (Part 1)W09

      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.

      This week will cover

      • Connections module in STAAD.Pro
      • Method of design for welded connections
      • Method of design for moment connections
   10. STAAD.Pro Connection Module (Part 2)W10

       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.

       This week will cover

       • Method of design for end plate connections
       • Design of base plates
       • Design of splice joints
4. 04Design 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
5. 05Basic Structural Engineering Concepts of Industrial Structures6 modules

   1. Overview of Industrial StructuresW01
      • Major Types of Industries (Power, O&G, Steel, Pharmaceutical, FMCG, Manufacturing, Infrastructure, Commercial Structures, etc.)
      • Types of Structures in Each Industry Based on their Use
      • Stages of a Project's Execution: Proposal, Basic Engineering, and Detail Engineering
      • Different Types of Engineering Disciplines Involved in an Industrial Project and their Roles and Responsibilities
   2. Structural Engineering in Industrial ProjectsW02
      • Introduction to Various Industrial Standards (IS, BS, AISC, ACI, PIP, and API)
      • Different Types of Materials for Construction
      • How the Materials are Named/Defined
      • Different Types of Loads in Industrial Structures (Dead, Live, Wind, Seismic, Anchor, Friction, Dynamic Loads, Temperature)
      • Concept of Developing General Arrangement Drawings
      • Concept of Developing Detail Drawings
      • Purpose of Fabrication Drawings
      • Purpose of the Bar Bending Schedule
      • Brief Idea of Design Basis, Design Criteria, Vendor Documents, Prebid Activities, etc.
   3. Pipe Racks, Pipe bridges and Pipe SleepersW03
      • Introduction to Pipe Racks
      • Typical Size of a Pipe Rack
      • Structural Arrangement of Pipe Racks
      • Concept Behind the Selection of Material for Construction
      • Types of Loads on a Piperack
      • Concept of Structural Arrangement to Handle Various Loads
      • Design Concept of Various Components
      • Roles and Responsibilities of Various Disciplines (Electrical, Mechanical, Instrumentation, etc.)
      • Constructability via Design Approach
   4. Equipment Supporting Structures and Introduction to Modular StructuresW04
      • Brief Introduction
      • Input for Design
      • Material of Construction
      • Analysis and Design
      • Design Loads
      • Types of Foundations
      • Types of Modular Structures
      • Typical Size of a Modular Structure
      • Basic Design Criteria for Modular Structures
      • Concept Behind the Selection of Material for Construction
      • Types of Loads in Modular Structures
      • Concept of Structural Arrangement to Handle Various Loads
      • Design Concept of Various Components
      • Constructability
      • A Brief Description of Lifting Analysis
      • Example of Modular Structure Design
   5. Substation and Control BuildingsW05
      • Introduction to Substation and Control Buildings
      • Typical Size of a Substations/Control Building
      • Concept Behind the Selection of Material for Construction
      • Types of Loads in a Substations/Control Building
      • Concept of Structural Arrangement to Handle Various Loads
      • Design Concept of Various Components
      • Roles and Responsibility of Various Disciplines (Electrical, Mechanical, Instrumentation, etc.)
      • Constructability of a Composite Building: RCC and Steel Structure
   6. Pre-Engineered Metal Buildings (PEMBs)W06
      • Introduction to Pre-Engineered Metal Buildings (PEMBs)
      • Materials, Layout, and Components of PEMB
      • Types of PEMB
      • Adaptability of the PEMB Concept Over Other Construction Options
      • Types of Loads on PEMBs
      • Monorail, Gantry Girder Placement, and Support System
      • Foundation Design of PEMB, Load Transfer Due to Equipment
      • Roles and Responsibilities of Various Disciplines (Electrical, Mechanical, Instrumentation, etc.)
      • Constructability
6. 06Structural Optimization of steel structures by Pre-Engineering12 modules

   1. Introduction to Steel Buildings & PEBs W01
      • In this week, the following topics are covered.
        • Introduction
        • Anatomy of steel buildings
        • Materials used
        • Standard codes & manuals
   2. Basic ConceptsW02
      • In this week, the following topics are covered.
        • Introduction to steel design
        • Refreshment of concepts
   3. Planning a PEBW03
      • In this week, the following topics are covered.
        • Framing
        • Support system
        • Lateral stability system
        • Analysis methodology
   4. Brief to Standards of DesignW04
      • In this week, the following topics are covered.
        • Load Resistance Factor Design Vs Allowable Stress Design
        • Important provisions from MBMA codes, AISC codes & IS codes considered for design
   5. Load Calculations W05
      • In this week, the following topics are covered.
        • Load calculations
          • Dead
          • Live
          • Wind
        • Load combinations as per MBMA
   6. Analysis of Main FrameW06
      • In this week, the following topics are covered.
        • Property assignment to frame for preliminary analysis
        • Behavioural study of a typical frame-BMD, SFD, Deflections
        • Manual Comparison
        • Self-check of analysis results
   7. Design of Main FrameW07
      • In this week, the following topics are covered.
        • Choosing element lengths for splice
        • Applying design parameters on STAAD.Pro
        • Checking utilization ratios
   8. Tapering of Members for Maximum UtilizationW08
      • In this week, the following topics are covered.
        • Tapering techniques for maximum utilization
        • Checking web buckling & bearing-requirement of stiffeners
        • Serviceability verification
   9. Design of Gable End Frame & Secondary MembersW09
      • In this week, the following topics are covered.
        • Design of gable end frame
        • Design of purlins, bracings and flange bracings
   10. Verifying 2D Vs 3D DesignW10
       • In this week, the following topics are covered.
         • Verifying design results
         • Extracting forces for connection design
         • Extracting reactions for foundation design
   11. Design of ConnectionsW11
       • In this week, the following topic is covered.
         • Typical connection/splice design for a frame using IS code
   12. Preparing BOQ and BIM inputsW12
       • In this week, the following topics are covered.
         • Preparing Bill of Quantity
         • Providing inputs to BIM - Hand sketches
         • Tips for checking drawings
7. 07Reinforced Cement Concrete Design12 modules

   1. Structural systems, Properties of concrete & Properties of reinforcing steelW01
      • Objectives of structural design
      • Example of structural systems (different types of floor systems, vertical and lateral framing systems etc.)
      • Design codes
      • Basics of concrete mix proportions and unit weight.
      • Unconfined compressive strength of concrete (cylinder & cube)
      • Stress-strain curve for concrete and its characteristics modified Hognestad parabola)
      • Concrete stress-strain curve per IS 456:2000
      • Confined strength of concrete (overview)
      • Characteristic strength of concrete, the tensile strength of concrete
      • Shrinkage & creep
      • Properties of steel (stress v/s strain, Fe250/Fe415/Fe500)
   2. Design Philosophies & Beam in Flexure (analysis) W02
      • Preview into WSM, Strength Design (ULM) and Limit State Design (LSD)
      • Two Limit States (serviceability & strength)
      • Characteristic loads and load safety factor
      • Design material strength
      • Building frame example [Load distribution from slab – beam-column – foundation]
      • Slabs in building
      • One-way slabs (behaviour and structural analysis)
      • Theory of flexure
      • Concept of the neutral axis
      • Failure modes of RC section (under-reinforced, over-reinforced & balanced section)
      • Moment of resistance
   3. One-way slabs & Two-way slabsW03
      • Structural analysis and design of one-way slab
      • Reinforcement detailing for one-way slabs
      • Introduction to two-way slabs
      • Difference between one-way & two-way slabs
      • Analysis of two-way slabs
      • Effective span for two-way slabs
      • Design example (two-way slabs)
      • Reinforcement detailing in two-way slabs
   4. Beams in FlexureW04
      • Introduction to reinforced concrete beams
      • Moment of resistance
      • Concept of flanged beams in buildings
      • Analysis of under-reinforced rectangular beams
      • Analysis of over-reinforced rectangular beams
      • Flanged beams (effective width and other
      • characteristics)
      • Analysis of flanged beams in flexure
      • Limiting percentage of steel in beams
   5. Beams in FlexureW05
      • Analysis of T-Beam (design example)
      • Concept of doubly reinforced rectangular beam
      • Analysis of doubly reinforced beam
   6. Beams in Flexure, Bond, development length and anchorage lengthW06
      • Structural analysis of beam in the building frame
      • Design of singly reinforced beam in the building frame
      • Reinforcement detailing of beams
      • Bond strength of concrete
      • Development length and anchorage length
   7. ShearW07
      • Principal stress in beams
      • Modes of cracking
      • Shear transfer mechanism
      • Effect of reinforcement on shear failure
      • Nominal shear stress in the beam
      • Critical section for one-way shear
      • Shear strength without shear reinforcement
      • Shear strength of the slab
      • Shear strength with shear reinforcement
      • Reinforcement detailing of shear reinforcement
      • Design example
   8. Torsion & Deep BeamsW08
      • Torsion in structural members (compatibility torsion and equilibrium torsion)
      • Torsional reinforcement provisions per IS code
      • Torsional reinforcement detailing
      • Design example
      • Introduction to deep beams and design example
   9. ColumnsW09
      • Tied columns and spiral column
      • Loading on columns
      • The effective length of the column (braced & unbraced length)
      • Effective length per IS 456
      • Slender and short columns, slenderness limits
      • Reinforcement detailing of columns
      • The design strength of short column under pure axial load
   10. ColumnsW10
       • Short column subjected to axial load and uniaxial moment
       • Strain profile under axial load and varying eccentricities
       • Introduction to P-M interaction curve
       • Possible modes of failure of column
       • Generating P-M interaction curve (equations and design example)
       • Design of column subjected to axial load and uniaxial moment
       • Design of column subjected to axial load and biaxial moment
       • Use of design aids (SP 16) for column design
   11. FoundationsW11
       • Types of foundation (isolated, raft, combined, wall)
       • Bearing pressure under footing (due to axial load, axial load and uniaxial moment)
       • Design considerations (Bearing pressure, one-way shear, two-way shear and flexure)
       • Transfer of forces at column base: Bearing of concrete
       • Reinforcement detailing
       • Design example: Isolated, concentrically loaded footing
       • Design example: Isolated, eccentrically loaded footing
   12. FoundationsW12
       • Combined foundation (introduction and need for combined foundation)
       • Analysis of combined foundation
       • Design example: Combined foundation
8. 08Structural Analysis and Design of Composite Structures using ETABS14 modules

   1. Structural Systems for Tall Buildings (Part 1)W01

      This week will cover

      • Basics of tall buildings
      • Tallest buildings in the world (as of 2020)
      • Loadings and supports
      • Structural mechanics concepts
      • Structural elements and their behaviour
      • Structural systems and their classification
   2. Structural Systems for Tall Buildings (Part 2)W02

      This week will cover

      • Structural systems and their behaviour
      • Comparative study of structural systems
      • Shanghai Tower – structural framing & challenges
      • Taipei 101 – structural framing & challenges
      • p-δ analysis
   3. Loads on Tall Buildings W03

      This week will cover

      • Gravity loads
      • Load paths
      • Modelling of structure
      • Wind loads as per IS 875: 2015 (Part 3)
      • Wind load estimation & application in ETABS
      • Earthquake loads as per IS 1893: 2016
      • Seismic load estimation & application in ETABS
      • Design philosophy in wind & seismic loads
   4. Modal Analysis of Tall buildingsW04

      This week will cover

      • Underlying Physics
      • D'alembert's Principle
      • Equation of Motion
      • Modal Analysis
      • Influence of Modal Response
      • Idealized Model – SDOF Structure
   5. Structural Analysis and Design of Concrete Structures (Part 1)W05

      This week will cover

      • Structural actions
      • Concrete & its key properties
        
        • Characteristic strength
        • Stress-strain curves
        • Creep & shrinkage
        • Corrosion
      • Design methodology
      • Limit state of design
      • Load combinations
   6. Structural Analysis and Design of Concrete Structures (Part 2)W06

      This week will cover

      • Type of slab & its function
      • One-way vs Two-way slabs
      • Slab design & detailing
      • Beam types
      • Beam analysis & design
      • Column classification
      • Column analysis & design
      • Wall design
   7. Structural Analysis and Design of Steel Structures (Part 1)W07

      This week will cover

      • Steel vs Concrete comparative study
      • Structural steel sections
      • Section classification
      • Allowable stress design
      • Limit state design
      • Design flow chart
      • Design of tension members
      • Failure modes and strength estimation
   8. Structural Analysis And Design Of Steel Structures (Part 2)W08

      This week will cover

      • Design of compression member
      • Euler buckling criteria
      • Flexural buckling
      • Torsional-Flexural buckling
      • Design of beams
      • Deflection criteria for the beams
      • Bolted connection
      • Welded connection
   9. Fundamentals of Composite Structures (Part 1)W09

      This week will cover

      • Composite structures
      • Practical applications
      • Key advantages
      • Composite deck slab
      • Design philosophy
      • Construction of composite deck slab
      • Advantages of composite deck slab
      • Connection details
   10. Fundamentals to Composite Structures (Part 2)W10

       This week will cover

       • Composite beam philosophy
       • Load transfer
       • Design criteria
       • Prefabricated composite beams
       • Composite coupling beams
       • Composite columns
       • Load capacity of composite columns
       • Composite connection
       • Composite wall
       • Software advances
   11. Framing Plan for Composite Deck Slab (Part 1)W11

       This week will cover

       • Composite deck slabs
       • Various available profiles
       • Design parameters
       • Floor framing options
       • Manual calculations
       • Deck sizing and selection
       • Modelling and analysis in ETABS
       • Analysis of composite beams
       • Design of composite beam
   12. Framing Plan for Composite Deck Slab (Part 2)W12

       This week will cover

       • Construction details of composite slab
       • Shear connectors
       • Shear studs and their load transfer mechanism
       • Shear resistance of the studs
       • Floor vibration
       • Cambering
       • Heat cambering vs cold cambering
       • Scheduling of construction
   13. Structural Design of Composite Buildings using ETABS (Part 1)W13

       This week will cover

       • Study of an apartment floor plan and its occupancy
       • Schematizing the structure with a dual system
       • Selection of codes & Materials in ETABS
       • Defining the steel beam member and Composite column in ETABS
   14. Structural Design of Composite Building using ETABS (Part 2)W14

       This week will cover

       • Definition of composite deck slabs in ETABS
       • Overview of Seismic load factors from IS-1893 and its application in ETABS
       • Overview of Wind load factors from IS-875 and its application in ETABS
       • Analysis and design verification of Composite columns & Steel beams in ETABS

Analysis and Design of Industrial Structures using STAAD.Pro

Proposed Coil Center (Industrial Building) with Crane Load at Chennai using STAAD. Pro

In this project, A trussed roof structure of 30m span is analyzed and designed including crane load using STAAD.Pro and the complete project report should be created for the same.

Analysis and Design of Industrial Structures using STAAD.Pro

Proposed PEB warehouse (Industrial Building) at Coimbatore using STAAD. Pro

In this project, the student is asked to design a PEB for a proposed warehouse using STAAD.Pro along with the complete project report. From the above two projects, students come to…

Structural Steel Connection Design

Beam to Beam Shear Connection

During this project work, the students will design a Beam to Beam Shear Connection with a double-angle cleat. This will help students to understand the concepts in depth with which…

Structural Steel Connection Design

Design of Connections for a Factory Building

This project will give complete insight on how to design the following for a factory building Secondary beam to primary beam connection – Fin plate shear connection Primary b…

Structural Analysis and Design of Composite Structures using ETABS

Modelling, Analysis, & Design of Tall Buildings in ETABS

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…

Structural Analysis and Design of Composite Structures using ETABS

Modelling, Analysis & Design Of Composite Structures in ComFlor &  ETABS

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…

Structural Optimization of steel structures by Pre-Engineering

Single Span PEB Design using STAAD.Pro

PEB is called as Pre-Engineered building. A PEB is basically a building which is assembled using parts which are manufactured separately. In this project, a single span PEB is desi…

Structural Optimization of steel structures by Pre-Engineering

Double Span PEB Design using STAAD

PEB is called as Pre-Engineered building. A PEB is basically a building which is assembled using parts which are manufactured separately. In this project, a double span PEB is desi…

Structural steel connections using RAM Connections

Design and Optimize Base Plate Connections

Learners will have to design and optimize a typical shear, moment, and splice joints connection using RAM Connections for the given structure modelled in STAAD.Pro.

Structural steel connections using RAM Connections

Design and Optimize a Typical Shear, Moment, and Splice Joint Connection in STAAD Connection Module

Learners are required to design and optimize a typical shear, moment, and splice joint connection in STAAD Connection module for the given structure modelled in STAAD.Pro.

Reinforced Cement Concrete Design

Analysis and design of slab and beam system using IS 456-2000

In this project, the students will be asked to design and analyse a slab and beam using IS 456-2000. They will also design and detail the reinforcement in the slab and beam.

Reinforced Cement Concrete Design

Design of beams and slabs for shear and Design of columns for compression and uniaxial bending using SP16 charts

In this project, the same framing layout of project 1 is considered. It includes the design of beams and slabs for shear, the design of columns for compression and uniaxial bending…

+ 3 more projects in the full syllabus