PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

STAAD Advanced : Foundation to Mastery Training series for Structural and Civil working Engineer

Module-0/Kick Start & Let us Begin! STAAD.Pro from Foundation to Mastery

• Introduction and Foundation concept of Design and Analysis
• Migrating from theory to Application
• Structural Problem formulation
• Pre-Requisite Assessment
• Complete 1 Hour Lecture covering must have pre-requisite before gliding to STAAD or Any FEA Analysis Package

Module-1/Concept/Foundation & Technology

• Bentley STAAD History & Background & Other widely used Applications
• Assumption & correctness of our observation of Inputs to FEA Analysis Engine
• Understanding Concept of FEA/FEM-Lecture
• Introduction and Deep insight of the Technology -FEA/FEMDifferent Modules and Scope/Integration
• Why Industry is widely using FEA for Structural Analysis/Design?
• Why FEA is so popular
• Mathematical Formulation
• Application of FEA
• Input/Output/Verification/Validation
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• Why Industry is widely using FEA for Structural Analysis/Design?
• Why FEA is so popular
• Mathematical Formulation
• Application of FEA
• Input/Output/Verification/Validation
• What exactly we do in Analysis & Design Application-Role of Engineer Vs Computer/Workstation
• Pro GUI introduction & Layout
• System Requirement
• Impact of Nano Technology to Analysis /Design Process of Structure
• Take Home Final Points from Module-1
• Projects
• Modules Show case & Navigation in STAAD.Pro
• How to extract Inputs(BCS) from real world Problem
• Assumption & correctness of our observation of Inputs to FEA Analysis Engine
• FEA Solution Approach –Problem

Module-2/STAAD Config/Understanding Architecture for Project Application

• Pro v8i SS6 work flow Process
• Pro Configuration 1step to Kickstart
• New Project/Open Project/File culture
• File House Keeping/Back up MappingArchive & Why it is so important for my Critical STRUCTURAL Analysis Projects
• Do’s and Do not
• Project Tips
• Use of STAAD Program for Transmission of files/Project
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• STRUCTURAL Dashboard
• Base Unit Configuration
• Axis Orientation
• Working Directory Setting
• Error tracking Configuration
• STAAD Editor new application configuration toggle
• Advanced Configuration
• Section Profile Setup
• STAAD RCC Design code setup
• Importing Rules-3D DXF/OTHERS
• New Model Types /How to Choose/Why to select a particular model type-Logic Behind
• Where do you want to Go Clarity-Approach/Methods
• Integrating Structural Wizard for Quick and Easy Project MAPPING
• Integrating Structural Wizard for PROTOTYPE MODEL(Truss/Frame/Surface/Plate/Solid)
• Integrating Structural Wizard for SAVED TEMPLATE REUSE MODEL
• SCAN dxf/std files
• Brief Structural Wizard Crating Strategy
• Navigation HOT KEYS /OPERATION-Roate/Pan/Zoom etcNavigation Tool Bars Vry Handy for Projects
• Orientation HotKey
• View Selected Object Only
• View Whole Structure
• Save View
• Open View
• 3D Rendering
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• Set Structure Color-Color Management
• Structural Tool Tip
• Structural Tool Tip
• Structural Diagram Labels
• Advanced Options Configuration
• Current Input Units(Tools)
• Unit Convertor(Tools)
• Take Home Final Points from Module-2
• Projects
• Project Configuration
• Working Directory
• External import DXF/others
• DXF Scan Project
• Structural Wizard Project-1
• Structural Wizard Project-2
• Structural Wizard Project-3
• Structural Wizard Project-4
• Structural Wizard Project-5

Module3/Modeling & Geometry Operation Insight

• Understanding Snap Node/Beam
• Insert Node & Application
• Node Hot spot concept
• Control key disengage
• Geometry Node-Beam Panel for Controlling Positions/Dimensions
• Beam connection Point to Point
• Beam Mid point Quick Configure
• 90 Degree positioning tricks for Beam
• How to create and position Curve Beam
• Snap/ Node-Plate
• Snap/Node-Solid
• Node Dimension Query
• Node Dimension Display
• Understanding Concept of Grid-Lecture
• How to Implement Grid concept to Real world Projects
• Types of Grid System & which one to use where?
• How to Implement Grid concept to Real world Projects
• Importing Grid of other Project & How to map to existing Project
• Hybrid Grid System Design and Application
• Grid Programming and Using this in High Rise Critical structure
• XY,XZ,YZ concept and Flipping/Orientation for Mapping and synching
• How to Create Plate/S
• How to Create Surface
• How to Mesh Surface
• How to Create Solid
• How to Create Parametric Model
• How to Create Opening in Parametric Model
• Solid 8 noded Brick
• 7 Node DeGenerated Brick
• 6 Noded Wedge Solid
• 5 Noded Pyramid Solid
• 4 Noded Tetra Solid
• 20 Selection Methods Which one to use Where?Modeling Geometry Hot Keys
• Select Cursor-Node/Beam/plate/surface/solid
• WINDOW/CROSSING Selection
• WINDOW/CROSSING Selection
• Drag Line selection
• Region selection
• Load Edit Cursor
• Support Edit Cursor
• Relese Edit Cursor
• Beam Parallel Selection
• Plate Parallel Selection
• By Range Selection
• By Group Selection
• Entity at Node Selection
• Entity Connect Beam Selection
• By all Selection
• By Inverse Selection
• By List Selection
• By Specification Selection
• By Missing Properties Selection-Recommended for all projects
• Highlight Entities sequentially Selection
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• Take Home Final Points from Module-3
• Projects
• Snap/Node-Beam concept-Project
• Grid system Regular-Project
• Grid system irregular-Project
• Grid system Radial-Project
• Importing Grid system-Project
• Hybrid Grid system-Project
• Grid Programming-Project
• Selection Application-Project (G+35)

Module4/Modeling & Geometry Operation Insight

• Translational Repeat
• Link
• Open Base
• Re Number Bay
• Generation Flag
• Circular Repeat
• Link Step
• Open Base
• Geometry Only
• Generate Mirror
• Move
• Copy
• Generate RotateFill Floor Grid with Plate
• Move
• Copy
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• Stretching Members
• Move Joint
• Move Origin
• Move Member
• Move Plate
• Move Surface
• Move Solid
• Interest Application
• Renumber Node
• Renumber Beam
• Renumber Plate
• Renumber Solid
• Create New Group
• Query -Joint/Member/Plate/Solid etc
• Paste Node/Beam/Plate
• Geometry ValidationTake Home Final Points from Module-4
• Check Multiple Structure
• Check Duplicate
• Duplicate Node
• Duplicate Member
• Duplicate Plate
• Orphan Node
• Check for Zero Length Member
• Overlapping co-linear Member
• Improperly connected Plate
• Check Beam Plate Connectivity
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• Projects
• Translate-Project2(G+50)
• Translate-Project3(G+101)
• Translate-Project1
• CIRCULAR Repeat-Project Commercial-G+19
• Mirror Project-G+5
• STRETCHING(Chajja+Slabs) -Project (G+3)
• Move Appliaction-Project
• Intersect Application Project-Commercial Apartment
• Renumber Project Application -G+33
• Group & Selecting -High Rise Project-G+55
• Geometry Validation Project

Module5/Pre-Processing ABC

• Property Assignment to Structural Members
• Beam Properties
• Define Properties
• Circular
• Rectangular
• T
• Trapizodial
• General
• Taper-I
• Taper-Tube
• Section DataBase Orientation
• Edit Property
• Properties Values
• Delete Properties
• Beta Angle
• Plate Thickness
• Surafce Thickness
• Load & Definition
• Load CASE
• Primary
• Loading Type
• DEAD
• LIVE
• ROOF LIVE
• WIND
• SEISMIC
• SNOW
• FLUIDS
• SOIL
• RAIN WATER/ICE
• PONDING
• DUST
• TRAFFIC
• TEMPERATURE
• IMPERFECTION
• ACCEDENTAL
• FLOOD
• ICE
• WIND ON ICE
• MASS
• CRANE HOOK
• GRAVITY
• PUSH
• Load Types in STAAD.Pro

• Primary Load Cases
• Load CASE
• Self Weight
• X
• Y
• Z
• Nodal Load
• Fx
• Fy
• Fz
• Mx
• My
• Mz
• Member Load
• Uniform Force
• Uniform Moment
• Concentrated Force
• Concentrated Moment
• Linear Varying
• Trapezoidal
• Hydrostatic
• Pre-Post Stress
• Fixed End
• Physical Member Load
• Uniform Force
• Uniform Moment
• Concentrated Force
• Concentrated Moment
• Trapezoidal
• Area Load
• Pressure-Local Z
• Pressure-Gx
• Pressure-Gy
• Pressure-Gz
• Floor Load
• Pressure Method
• X-Range-Direction X/Y/Z
• Y-Range-Direction X/Y/Z
• Z-Range-Direction X/Y/Z
• Group-Direction X/Y/Z
• Inclined Floor
• One way Distribution
• Plate Load
• Pressure On Full Plate
• Concentrated Load
• Partial Plate Pressure
• Trapezoidal
• Hydrostatic
• Element Joint Load
• Surafce Load
• Pressure On Full Surface
• Partial Surface Pressure
• Concentrated Load
• Partial Surface Trapezoidal
• Self Weight Load
• Solid Load
• Solid Pressure Load
• Face No 1(Front)-Node1/2/3/4 Pressure-DIRECTION-Local Z/Gx/Gy/Gz
• Face No 2(Bottom)Node1/2/3/4 Pressure-DIRECTION-Local Z/Gx/Gy/Gz
• Face No 3(Left)Node1/2/3/4 Pressure-DIRECTION-Local Z/Gx/Gy/Gz
• Face No 4(Top)Node1/2/3/4 Pressure-DIRECTION-Local Z/Gx/Gy/Gz
• Face No 5(Right)Node1/2/3/4 Pressure-DIRECTION-Local Z/Gx/Gy/Gz
• Face No 6(Back)Node1/2/3/4 Pressure-DIRECTION-Local Z/Gx/Gy/Gz
• Seismic Load
• Direction-X/Y/Z
• Multiplying factor for Accidental Torsion Load
• Multiplying factor for Natural Torsion Load
• Time History
• Time Load
• Ground Motion
• Wind Load
• Exposure Surface & Direction
• +X with factor
• -X with factor
• +Z with factor
• -Z with factor
• Snow Load
• Response Spectrum Load
• Modal Calculation
• Load Generation
• Nos of Load
• Pre-Defined Load
• Define Combination
• Normal
• SRSS
• ABS
• Auto Load Combination
• Country Code
• Load Combination Category
• Load Envelop
• STRESS
• SERVICEABILITY
• COLUMN
• CONNECTION
• STRENGTH
• Load Envelopes

• Load Definition Overview
• Vehicle Definition
• Time History Definition
• Wind Load Definition
• Snow Definition
• Reference Load Definition
• Seismic Definition
• PUSHOVER Definition
• Direct Analysis Definition
• Understanding Country Specific Code & Application In STAAD
• IS 456/1875-Part1/2/3/4/5,IS 1893
• ACI
• EURO
• Other Country
• Specifications
• Node Specifications
• Beam Specifications
• Plate Specifications
• Delete Specifications
• Edit Specifications
• Configuring Codes for RCC design of Beam/Column /Slab
• IS
• BS 8110
• EC2(Euro)
• ACI 318
• Other Countries
• Material
• Isotropic/Orthotropic/Anisotropic
• Create
• Edit
• Delete
• SupportTake Home Final Points from Module-5
• Create
• Edit
• Delete
• Fixed Support
• Pinned Support
• Fixed But Support
• Enforced Support
• Enforced But Support
• Multi Linear Spring Support
• Tension /Compression Spring Support
• Foundation Support
• Inclined Support
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• Projects
• Properties Assignment-G+50 STRUCTURE Project
• Load Configuration- G+15 Project
• Load Configuration- G+35 Project
• Load Configuration as per reducing Load & code- G+30 Project
• Understanding Country Specific Code & Application In STAAD
• IS 456/1875-Part1/2/3/4/5,IS 1893
• ACI
• EURO
• Other Country
• Plate Thickness -G+3 Project
• Load combination & Application in Live Projects-G+39
• Specification-G+3 Project
• Support- G+100 Project
• Load combination & COUNTRY Code Configuration in Live Projects-G+39
• RCC Design/Analysis wrt Country Parameters -Indian-Examples in Live Projects-G+39
• RCC Design/Analysis wrt Country Parameters -American Examples in Live Projects-G+39
• RCC Design/Analysis wrt Country Parameters -Europian Examples in Live Projects-G+39
• RCC Design/Analysis wrt Country Parameters -British Examples in Live Projects-G+39

Module6/Kick Start Foundation Analysis & Design

• Importance and necessicity of Each Analysis Type.Big WHY??
• Types of Analysis
• Stiffness Analysis
• Stiffness Analysis
• Linear Elastic Analysis
• Second Order Analysis
• P-Delta Analysis
• Buckling Analysis
• Static Geometrically Nonlinear Analysis
• Static Geometrically Nonlinear Analysis
• Imperfection Analysis
• Imperfection Analysis
• Multilinear Analysis
• Multilinear Analysis
• Tension / Compression Only Analysis
• Tension / Compression Only Analysis
• Nonlinear Cable/Truss Analysis
• Nonlinear Cable/Truss Analysis
• Advanced Nonlinear Cable Analysis
• Advanced Nonlinear Cable Analysis
• Dynamic Analysis
• Solution of the Eigenproblem
• Settings for Dynamic Analysis
• Cut-Off Frequency, Mode Shapes, or Time
• Mode Selection
• Dynamic Loading Specification
• Response Spectrum Analysis
• Response Spectrum Specification – Generic Method
• Response Spectrum Specification per IS: 1893 (Part 1)-2002
• Response Spectrum Specification per Eurocode 8 1996
• Response Spectrum Specification per Eurocode 8 2004
• Response Spectrum Specification per IBC 2006
• Response Spectrum Specification per SNiP II-7-81
• Response Spectrum Specification per SP 14.13330.2011
• Application of Time Varying Load for Response History Analysis
• Application of Time Varying Load for Response History Analysis
• Floor Spectrum Response
• Floor Spectrum Response
• Frequency Calculation
• Rayleigh Frequency Calculation
• Rayleigh Frequency Calculation
• Modal Calculation Command
• Modal Calculation Command
• Mass Modeling
• Mass Modeling
• Damping Modeling
• Damping Modeling
• Response Spectrum
• Response Spectrum
• Response Time History
• Steady State and Harmonic Response
• Pushover Analysis
• Understanding Pre-Processing & Post-Processing
• Analysis/Print
• Beam2D Analysis
• Analysis/Print
• Pre-Print
• Post-Print
• Local Coordinate System
• Internal Hinge
• Truss2D
• STAAD Results Viewing
• Result and Reports
• Results Verification & Validation
• STAAD Results Scaling Concept
• Take Home Final Points from Module-6
• Projects
• Beam 2D Project-1 Deep insight
• Beam 2D Project-2 Deep insight
• Beam 3D Project Deep insight
• Pre-Print/Post-Print Application -Project High Rise Structure G+27
• Results Verification & Validation Project
• Report Generation & Customization Project
• Truss Project-1
• Truss Project-2

Module7/Kick Start Foundation Analysis & Design-STAAD RC Designer

• RCC Design In STAAD.Pro
• RCC Design Parameters and How to configure?
• P-Delta Concept and Application
• RC Design of Beam
• RC Design of Column
• RC Design of Slab
• Steel Details-Primary/Secondary/Tie
• RC Frame
• Shear Wall Design
• RC Design Analysis/Design Report
• Projects
• Project RCC Frame
• Project RCC Beam Design
• Project RCC Column Design
• Project Slab Design
• Project Shear Wall Design

Module8/Generating Seismic Loads

• Generating Seismic Loads
• Skills Taught
• Creating the seismic load definition.
• Applying the seismic loads.
• Incorporating the orthogonal effects.
• Specifying the Analysis/Change commands.
• Create the Seismic Load Definition
• Apply the Seismic Loads
• Incorporate the Orthogonal Effects
• Specify the Analysis/Change Commands
• Review the Result & Validate the Model
• Take Home Final Points from Module-8
• Projects
• Use :ACI,IS 456,BS,EC2,IBC,UBC-Project Seismic Load Generation G+4

Module9/ Performing a Modal Response Spectrum Analysis

• Skills TaughtPerforming a Modal Response
• Defining Dynamic Seismic Loads
• Specifying the Maximum Number of Mode Shapes
• Generating Load Combinations
• Performing a Dynamic Seismic Analysis
• Reviewing the Results
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• Spectrum Analysis
• Skills Taught
• Defining Dynamic Seismic Loads
• Specifying the Maximum Number of Mode Shapes
• Generating Load Combinations
• Performing a Dynamic Seismic Analysis
• Reviewing the Results
• Create the Dynamic Seismic Load Cases
• Define the Dynamic Masses
• Define the Response Spectra Load Item
• Generate the Load Combinations
• Specify the Maximum Number of Mode Shapes
• Analyze the Model
• Review the Mass Participation Results
• Review the Base Shear Results
• Review the Member Force Results
• Review the Mode Shapes
• Take Home Final Points from Module-9
• Use :ACI,IS 456,BS,EC2,IBC,UBC -Project Modal Response Spectrum Analysis

Module10/ Performing a Seismic Response History Analysis

• Performing a Seismic Response History
• Analysis
• Skills Taught
• Creating the Time History Definition
• Defining the Dynamic Masses
• Defining the Time History Load Item
• Generating the Load Combinations
• Specifying the Maximum Number of Mode Shapes
• Performing the Analysis
• Skills Taught
• Creating the Time History Definition
• Defining the Dynamic Masses
• Defining the Time History Load Item
• Generating the Load Combinations
• Specifying the Maximum Number of Mode Shapes
• Performing the Analysis
• Create the Time History Definition
• Create the Time History Load Case
• Define the Dynamic Masses
• Define the Time History Load Item
• Specify the Maximum Number of Mode Shapes
• Review the Mass Participation Results
• Review the Base Shear Results
• Generate the Load Combinations
• Review the Post Processor Results
• Analyze the Model
• Time-history acceleration in each direction Interpretation
• Take Home Final Points from Module-10
• Use :ACI,IS 456,BS,EC2,IBC,UBC –Project Performing a Seismic Response History Analysis

Module11/ Modal/Natural Frequency Analysis

• What Is Modal/Natural Frequency?
• Reason Why we should Use?
• Examples?
• Application over Structural Dynamic case
• Projects
• Modal Analysis Project – G+35
• G+ 35 Structure from Scratch

Module12/ Wind Load Analysis

• Create the Windward Load Definition
• Create the Leeward Load Definition
• Create the Sidewall Load Definition
• Define the Wind Load Cases
• Define the Wind Load Items in the Positive X Direction
• Generating Wind Loads
• Skills Taught
• Creating a the windward, leeward, and sidewall wind load definitions.
• Defining the wind load cases.
• Defining the Wind load items.
• Define the Wind Load Items in the Negative X Direction
• Review & Error checking the Completed Model
• Projects
• Wind Load Analysis G+25
• G+ 25 Structure from Scratch

Module13/ Steel Design

• Pro – Designing Steel Members
• Steel Design Parameters
• METHOD Parameter: Used to specify the LRFD or ASD design method.
• FYLD Parameter: Used to specify the yield strength of steel.
• Steel Deflection Parameters
• DFF: “Deflection Length” / Maximum Allowable Local Deflection
• DJ1: Joint number denoting starting end for the calculation of “Deflection Length”
• DJ2: Joint number denoting ending end for the calculation of “Deflection Length”
• Steel Design Commands
• CHECK CODE command: Instructs STAAD.Pro to determine if the assigned member properties are adequate to carry the applied forces.
• SELECT command: Instructs STAAD.Pro to indicate the minimum weight cross section that is sufficient to safely carry the applied forces.
• GROUP command: Instructs STAAD.Pro to assign a common section to a group of members during optimization.
• Steel Optimization Command StructureDesign the Model
• PERFORM ANALYSIS command
• SELECT command
• GROUP command
• PERFORM ANALYSIS command
• CODE CHECK command
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• Complete the Design
• Review the Results
• Take Home Final Points from Module-13
• AISC and IS-Steel Design Projects

Module14/ STAAD Programming and Coding

• Quick Start Programming-Don’t worry about programming we will make it simple and anyone can Learn!!
• Starting the STAAD EditorFrom within the STAAD.Pro window:
• There are several ways to initiate the STAAD Editor.
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• Edit Input Command File.
• From outside STAAD.Pro
• Editor Access Externally
• Comment activation to convey to others for concurrent Work
• STAAD Programming-a New Way!! Upgraded
• Architecture of STAAD Programming
• CompileError Fixing
• To Check for Syntax Errors
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• Use as a Unique tool to increase Productivity
• Model Generation
• Support System
• Load Generation
• RCC Code
• Analysis Engine
• Hot Keys for Quick AccessExit the programs.
• Keyboard Shortcuts
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• The Code & MethodHow to Use Strategy & Tricks
• Code Completion
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• Take Home Final Points from Module-14
• STAAD Programming Application-Project-1
• STAAD Programming Application-Project-2
• STAAD Programming Application-Project-3
• STAAD Programming Application-Project-4
• STAAD Programming Application-Project-5
• STAAD Programming Application-Project-6

Module15/ STAAD Building Planner

• How to Start?Pro starts in the Building Planner mode.
• To Start a STAAD Model in the Building Planner Mode
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• Necessity
• Plane Creation
• To Create a New Building Plan
• To Create a New Building Plan
• To Import a Building Plan
• To Import a Building Plan
• To Edit Plan Properties
• Slabs Creation
• Column Creation
• Beam Creation
• Frame Creation
• Application –G+10 –Model Generation-Col,Beam ,Slab
• Application –G+10 –Load Generation
• Application –G+10 –Analysis

Module16/ STAAD Foundation Design

• How To import STAAD model to Foundation
• Assigning and configuration of Reaction Load
• Configuring Foundation Properties
• Steel reinforcement calculations and Foundation Type
• Schedules, Drawing Generation
• Foundation Design G+2
• Foundation Design G+20

Module17/ Pushover Analysis

• What is a Pushover Analysis?
• Purpose of a Pushover Analysis
• Types of non-linearity
• Force controlled and deformation controlled actions
• Frame element hinge properties
• Lateral Load Distribution
• Pushover Analysis How to Use correctly
• Push Over Analysis Post Processing
• Input Parameters for Pushover Analysis
• Project
• Pushover Analysis of G+3

Sample Videos-

Link-1-https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C8edwZ5Ip8Q&list=PL48vKOI2_RwBtTCxk26_keJLVu60oAlAh

Link-2-https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5-Ym0NJOC4U&list=PL48vKOI2_RwDH7lM21uFZ4cRzvRW5Ali3