Module Name

Description

Introduction to STAAD Pro

Overview of STAAD Pro software, its applications in structural engineering, key features, and user interface.

Basic Structural Modeling

Introduction to structural modeling; creating nodes, beams, and columns; basic geometry setup for simple structures.

STAAD Pro Input Files

Structure and basics of STAAD Pro input files (.STD), understanding how STAAD reads input and output files, and common input commands.

Load Definitions and Assignments

Defining and assigning loads (dead, live, wind, and seismic), load combinations, and applying them to structural elements.

Boundary Conditions and Supports

Understanding types of supports (fixed, hinged, roller), defining boundary conditions and restraints, and applying supports to nodes.

Static and Dynamic Analysis

Basics of static linear analysis, interpreting results (reactions, deflections, forces), and dynamic analysis (modal and response spectrum) for seismic loading.

Design Codes and Parameters

Overview of design codes (IS 456, IS 800), setting design parameters in STAAD Pro, and applying relevant codes to structural elements.

Concrete Design

Design of reinforced concrete beams and columns based on IS 456, including reinforcement details and code compliance.

Steel Design

Design of steel structures (beams, columns, trusses) and connections (bolted, welded) based on IS 800, with advanced steel design features.

Pre-Engineered Building (PEB) Design

Modeling and design of PEB primary and secondary framing, wind and seismic load analysis, and PEB-specific load combinations.

Foundation and Wall Design

Types of foundations (slab, isolated footing, pile), foundation modeling and design in STAAD Pro, and wall design (shear walls, retaining walls).

Advanced STAAD Pro Features

Introduction to STAAD scripting and commands, creating custom STAAD reports, and customization using STAAD Editor for efficient project setup.

Integration with Other Software

Exporting STAAD Pro models to AutoCAD/BIM tools, using STAAD with ETABS/SAP2000, and collaboration with architectural design software.

Optimization and Advanced Analysis

Structural optimization techniques, advanced load combinations, P-Delta analysis, and buckling analysis for stability and efficiency.

Post-Processing and Final Project

Post-processing results (deflections, internal forces, stresses), completing a design project from start to finish, and reviewing project outcomes.