Structural Design of Highrise Precast Buildings using ETABS

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Skill Lync

Learn about the structural analysis and design of precast buildings through the Structural Design of Highrise Precast Buildings using ETABS Course.

Mode

Online

Duration

12 Weeks

Quick Facts

particular details
Medium of instructions English
Mode of learning Self study, Virtual Classroom
Mode of Delivery Video and Text Based

Course overview

The Structural Design of Highrise Precast Buildings using ETABS Certification Course is a 12 week long course that explores the design structure of precast buildings according to the Indian codes of structural design. The course is available on the Skill-Lync learning platform.

The Structural Design of Highrise Precast Buildings using ETABS Live Course is suitable for civil engineering aspirants who wish to study in detail the structural analysis and design of highrise precast buildings with the aid of ETABS software.

After the successful completion of the Structural Design of Highrise Precast Buildings using ETABS software Training Course through video lectures, projects, and case studies, learners will be rewarded with a final certificate of completion.

The highlights

  • Merit certificate
  • 12 weeks duration
  • Course videos
  • Expert instructors
  • Project portfolio page
  • Flexible course fees
  • One-one zoom support sessions
  • Group zoom support sessions
  • Email and telephone support
  • Course-specific forum group
  • Industry oriented projects
  • Case studies
  • 1-on-1 demo session
  • Course counselling
  • Personalized hands-on support from expert engineers

Program offerings

  • Merit certificate
  • Individual video support
  • Group video support
  • Email support
  • Forum support
  • Telephone support
  • Professional portfolio
  • Technical projects
  • Case studies
  • 1-on-1 demo session
  • Course counselling
  • 12 weeks duration

Course and certificate fees

Structural Design of Highrise Precast Buildings using ETABS Course Fee Structure

CourseAmount
Structural Design of Highrise Precast Buildings using ETABS
Rs 40,000 
certificate availability

Yes

certificate providing authority

Skill Lync

Who it is for

  • The course can be opted by both entry-level and experienced structural engineers who wish to learn in depth about design of precast structures.
  • The course can be taken up by fresher graduates and postgraduates in civil engineering and structural engineering.

What you will learn

Civil engineering skills Knowledge of engineering

After completing the Structural Design of Highrise Precast Buildings using ETABS Classes, you will learn about the following topics:

  • Introduction to precast building
  • Architectural plan and structural framing for buildings
  • Precast structural elements
  • Calculation of forces, gravity, and lateral loads on building structures 
  • Strength and serviceability parameters
  • Support and connection parameters
  • Load application and seismic inputs
  • Design of precast connection and precast element
  • Structural analysis and design for precast building using ETABS & SAFE
  • Diaphragm design and robustness system 

The syllabus

Week 01 - Basic Intro: Codes, Inputs, software

  • Precast concrete structures are distinguished from cast-in-place structures by their essential differences.
  • Structural design of G+15 precast building
Inputs required
  • Architectural plan of the buildings
  • Location of the building
  • Usage of the building
  • Substructure Information (soil capacity, subgrade modulus)
Slight brief about the structural codes to be used IS 456, IS 1893, IS 13920, IS 15916, PCI reference
Slight brief about the software to be used during the course

Week 02 - Concept Design

  • At a different level, work with the architectural plan and prepare the structural framing.
  • Recognize and establish the building's vertical load path.
  • Understand and establish the building's lateral load resisting system/stability system.
  • Understanding the structure's grounding of forces
  • Freeze the building's structural system's quality.
  • Prepare the structural frame drawings for all levels in order to prepare the analytical model.

Week 03 - Concept Design - Precast

  • Breaking down the structural parts into precast members that are possible
  • Understanding the fundamentals of various precast elements
  • The size criteria for various precast members
  • An overview of the different types of precast elements
  • Developing new structural plans in accordance with the precast structural scheme
  • Developing some rudimentary connection sketches at this stage

Week 04 - Force Calculation

  • Identifying all the forces considered for the analysis
  • Calculation of all the forces
  • The calculation for wind, snow, & earthquake loads
  • Basic understanding of IS 1893 (Static & Dynamic method)
  • Hand calculations showing seismic base shear
  • Additional stages to be taken for precast members: demolding, transportation, and erection

Week 05 - Load combinations, Strength & Serviceability parameters, Progressive collapse

  • Load combination as per IS 456 & IS 1893
  • Strength parameters for precast members
  • Serviceability parameters & checks for precast building
  • Introduction to Progressive collapse
  • Progressive collapse prevention system for the building
  • Introduction to horizontal & vertical ties

Week 06 - Analytical model of the precast building in ETABS

  • Setting up the analytical model 
  • The geometry of the analytical model as per framing plans
  • Preliminary sizing of the structural members
  • Section properties of the structural members
  • Support parameters, connection parameters, and mass source
  • DBR preparation

Week 07 - Analytical model – Loading, connection parameters, foundation properties, and seismic inputs

  • Load application on the analytical model
  • Seismic load application on the analytical model 
  • Wind load application 
  • Mass source 
  • Load combination
  • Limit state of strength & serviceability 

Week 08 - Behavior of the analytical model

  • Checking the behaviour of the analytical model
  • The deflected shape under various load cases (dead, lateral)
  • Base reactions & uplifts
  • Story drifts & deflections
  • Connection forces in FEM design 
  • The mode shapes & governing modes 
  • The mode participation factors
  • Preliminary system run design of the members

Week 09 - Foundation design of the building & Precast element design

  • Detailed analysis for base reaction forces
  • Based on base reactions and soil qualities, a form of foundation is suggested
  • Create a foundation utilising SAFE and a raft reinforcement design
  • Additional checks for the foundation
  • Verifying the initially assumed sizes of the members
  • Detailed design of the precast elements
  • Design for reinforcement precast slabs (solid slabs, Hollow core slabs) 
  • Design for precast reinforced beams & Columns
  • Design for precast concrete walls 

Week 10 - Design of various precast elements

  • Additional inspections will be carried out during the lifting and transportation stages
  • Other design stages require connection and strengthening
  • Information on many sorts of structural elements in general
  • Slabs with hollow cores, filigree slabs, and balcony slabs, as well as their connections
  • Introduction to Prestressed structural members
Types of precast walls
  • Sandwich walls 
  • Double walls
  • Battery walls
  • Cavity walls

Week 11 - Design of precast connections

  • Identifying & computing connection forces from the analytical model
  • Schematic design of a precast connection
  • Connection sketches 
Detailed connection design for various connections
  • Wall – Wall horizontal 
  • Wall – Wall vertical 
  • Wall – Foundation 
  • Wall – Slabs
  • Beam – Slab 
  • Beam – Column connections 
  • Balcony slab – Beam connection
General information about various types of connections

Week 12 - Diaphragm design and Robustness

  • Design for the semi-rigid diaphragm of the precast deck
  • Cast on-site reinforcement required for diaphragm action
  • Details for cast-on-site reinforcing are being prepared
  • Robustness system of the building 
  • Provision of horizontal and vertical ties in the building
  • Computing Tie forces 
  • Changed connection forces 

Admission details

Follow the steps below to enroll in the Structural Design of Highrise Precast Buildings using ETABS Online Course:

Step 1: Go to the official website by clicking on the URL given below -

https://skill-lync.com/civil-engineering-courses/structural-design-high-rise-precast-buildings

Step 2: Click on the "Enroll Now" option provided on the course page.

Step 3: Select a suitable payment package and unlock access by submitting your name, email id and phone number.

How it helps

The Structural Design of Highrise Precast Buildings using ETABS Certification Benefits are given below:

  • The course will help learners form a clear idea of the structural design of precast buildings and their variations under the influence of different loads.
  • The course will help learners interested in the field of civil engineering and structural engineering to develop their skills in building design.
  • The course will help learners build industry-specific knowledge and skills that are demanded by the flourishing precast industry.

FAQs

What software skills do learners gain from the Structural Design of Highrise Precast Buildings using ETABS Online course?

The course will help learners gain skills in ETABS, SAFE, and Strusoft FEM-Design tools used for structural analysis and design.

In how many months can the Structural Design of Highrise Precast Buildings using ETABS course be completed?

The Structural Design of Highrise Precast Buildings using ETABS Online Course can be completed within 3 months duration.

On which platform can learners get access to the Structural Design of Highrise Precast Buildings using ETABS Training Course?

The Structural Design of Highrise Precast Buildings using the ETABS course can be accessed on the Skill-Lync platform.

In which companies will I preferably get jobs after completing this Structural Design of Highrise Precast Buildings using ETABS course?

The skills acquired through the Structural Design of Highrise Precast Buildings using ETABS Live Course will help learners apply for jobs in engineering consulting companies like WSP, RAMBOLL, JACOBS, AECOM, and ATKINS.

Will the Structural Design of Highrise Precast Buildings using ETABS course grant placement support?

No, learners will not be provided with placement support by the Structural Design of Highrise Precast Buildings using ETABS Course.

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