Course content (Staad.

Pro 2006)

Day 1
Introduction to STAAD, SAP, LISA, and Other Finite Element Software
General procedure for calculations
Types of finite elements, their use
Building a simple model
Setting up output reports

Day 2
Building models
Generating geometry for RC-Frame structure using different methods
Explore the menus
Defining materials and assign section properties

Day 3
Loadings
Brief discussion on seismic loading and other auto generated loadings
Load combinations
Envelopes
Learn about basic design issues
Verify with book results

Day 4
Tutorial: Design of RC framed structure (building)
Build model
Load it
Analyze
Design it

Day 5
Tutorial: Design of Steel Structure (2D-truss)
Build model
Load it
Analyze
Design it

Day 6
Tutorial: Design using manual methods (beams+slabs)

Day 7
Tutorial Design of Framed structure using RC designer

Day 8
Learn about plate elements and its fundamentals
Tutorial: Will the glass crack?
Tutorial: Design of retaining wall

Staad.Pro Course Nirmal Raj Joshi

Day 9
Tutorial
Design powerhouse frames in combination with plate elements
Learn to deal with errors

Day 10
Isolated footing design using Staad foundation

Day 11
Design truss in SAP, (and compare with STAAD)

Day 11
Examination (objective = 25points, practical=75 points)

Day 12
Discussions and closing

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The classes will be tutorial intensive. Any suggestion to include/exclude tutorial will be
appreciated. The classes may be extended as necessary.

Staad.Pro Course Nirmal Raj Joshi