CLASS 1

STAGE 1 Introduction to Structural Design and IS Code

The Design Process
Architect - The functional requirements and the

aspect of aesthetics.
Structural designer - safety, serviceability,

durability and economy of the structure for its intended use over the life span of the structure.

Stages in Structural Design

Structural Planning Estimation of Loads Analysis of Structure Design of Various Structural Elements Drawing, Detailing and Preparation of schedules.

STRUCTURAL PLANNING
After getting an architectural plan of the building, the structural planning of the building frame is done. This involves determination of the following: Column Positions Beam Locations Spanning of slabs, Layout and planning of stair Type of footing. Structural Framing Plans are developed

ESTIMATION OF LOADS
The various types of loads action in the structure which need consideration in building design are as follows: Dead loads IS 875 PART - 1 Live Loads IS 875 PART - 2 Wind loads IS 875 PART - 3 Snow loads IS 875 PART 4 Earthquake loads IS 1893 (PART 1) - 2002

ANALYSIS
Methods of Analysis Elastic Analysis based on Elastic Theory Limit Analysis based on Plastic Theory or Ultimate Load Theory.

Elastic Analysis
Classical Methods :
Method of Consistent Deformation Slope-deflection Method Strain Energy Method

Relaxation / Iterative Methods :

Moment Distribution Method Kanis Method

Matrix Methods:
Stiffness Method Flexibility Method Finite Element Method

Computer Methods :
Matrix Method Finite Element Method Finite Difference Method.

Limit Analysis
It is an analysis dealing with the study of strength and behavior of members and structure at collapse.

SOFTWARES

STAAD PRO. E-TABS SAFE SAP STRUDS RAM - STEEL ADAPT PT ADAPT BUILDER NISA ANSYS PROCON

MANUAL DESIGN METHODS

Design of Various Structural Elements: From Fundamentals, Excel Design Sheets. Drawing, Detailing and Preparation of schedules