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Demo: Building Design with ETABS

A demo course entry. Model, analyse and detail a reinforced-concrete building to NBC 105, from the architectural drawing to the municipal submission set.

What you'll learn

Set up a building model from architectural drawings
Apply dead, live, seismic and wind loads per NBC 105:2020
Read analysis results and check drift, torsion and irregularity
Design beams, columns, slabs and footings with ductile detailing
Prepare the structural drawing set for municipal approval

Syllabus

4 modules

1. Modelling basics

Grids, storeys and materials
Frame and shell elements
Importing the architectural plan

2. Loads and seismic analysis

NBC 105 load combinations
Equivalent static and response spectrum methods
Checking drift and irregularities

3. Member design and detailing

Beam and column design
Slab and staircase
Foundation design
Ductile detailing to IS 13920

4. Drawings and submission

Structural drawing set
Design report
Municipal checklist

Instructor

Er. Demo Instructor
M.Sc. Structural Engineering · NEC registered
Placeholder instructor profile. Twelve years designing residential and institutional buildings in the Kathmandu valley.

Questions

Do I need my own laptop?

Yes. A laptop with 8 GB RAM and a trial or licensed copy of ETABS. Installation help is given in the first session.

Is a certificate given?

A certificate of completion is issued after the final project.