Advanced Structural Design with STAAD Pro Training Course

This 10-day intensive training course is designed to equip structural engineers with advanced skills in using STAAD.Pro software for structural analysis and design.

Participants will gain hands-on experience through practical exercises, real-world projects, and field visits.

The course will cover various structural design challenges, including load calculations, material properties, and code compliance, with each module featuring detailed case studies to reinforce learning.

Course Duration
10 Days

Who Should Attend

1. Structural Engineers
2. Civil Engineers
3. Design Engineers
4. Engineering Consultants
5. Professionals involved in structural analysis and design

Course Objectives
By the end of this training course, participants will be able to:

1. Master STAAD.Pro for advanced structural analysis and design.
2. Develop and analyze complex structural models.
3. Apply industry best practices for safety and compliance.
4. Tackle real-world structural design challenges.
5. Optimize structural designs for efficiency and cost-effectiveness.

Organizational Impact

1. Enhanced design accuracy and efficiency.
2. Improved project management capabilities.
3. Development of a skilled engineering workforce.
4. Increased capacity to handle complex structural projects.
5. Strengthened reputation for high-quality structural designs.

Personal Impact

1. Expertise in advanced structural design using STAAD.Pro.
2. Enhanced problem-solving skills.
3. Improved technical competency in structural engineering.
4. Greater career prospects and professional growth.
5. Increased confidence in managing structural design projects.

Course Objectives
By the end of this training course, participants will be able to:

1. Master STAAD.Pro for advanced structural analysis and design.
2. Develop and analyze complex structural models.
3. Apply industry best practices for safety and compliance.
4. Tackle real-world structural design challenges.
5. Optimize structural designs for efficiency and cost-effectiveness.

Course Outline
Module 1: Introduction to STAAD.Pro and Basic Structural Analysis

1. Overview of STAAD.Pro software and its key features.
2. Introduction to structural analysis: load types, boundary conditions.
3. Creating simple structural models in STAAD.Pro.
4. Performing basic analysis and interpreting results.
5. Case Study: Analysis of a simple residential building structure.

Module 2: Advanced Modeling Techniques in STAAD.Pro

1. Introduction to advanced modeling features in STAAD.Pro.
2. Techniques for modeling complex structures, including bridges and towers.
3. Use of parametric modeling and section properties.
4. Application of boundary conditions and constraints.
5. Case Study: Design and analysis of a multi-story building.

Module 3: Load Calculation and Application

1. Types of loads: Dead, live, wind, seismic, and dynamic loads.
2. Load combinations and factors per international standards.
3. Application of loads in STAAD.Pro models.
4. Analysis of load impacts on structural behavior.
5. Case Study: Load analysis for an industrial structure.

Module 4: Design of Concrete Structures

1. Principles of reinforced concrete design.
2. Application of concrete design codes (ACI, Eurocode) in STAAD.Pro.
3. Design of beams, columns, slabs, and foundations.
4. Detailing and optimization of concrete structures.
5. Case Study: Design of a concrete office building.

Module 5: Design of Steel Structures

1. Principles of steel structure design.
2. Application of steel design codes (AISC, Eurocode) in STAAD.Pro.
3. Design of steel beams, columns, and trusses.
4. Analysis and optimization of steel connections.
5. Case Study: Design of a steel warehouse structure.

Module 6: Seismic Analysis and Design

1. Introduction to seismic analysis and its importance.
2. Seismic design codes and standards (ASCE 7, Eurocode 8).
3. Dynamic analysis methods: Response spectrum and time-history analysis.
4. Application of seismic loads in STAAD.Pro.
5. Case Study: Seismic design of a high-rise building.

Module 7: Wind Load Analysis and Design

1. Wind load analysis and its impact on structures.
2. Wind load codes and standards (ASCE 7, Eurocode).
3. Application of wind loads in structural design.
4. Techniques for designing wind-resistant structures.
5. Case Study: Wind load design for a telecommunications tower.

Module 8: Design of Foundations and Retaining Structures

1. Principles of foundation design: Shallow and deep foundations.
2. Design and analysis of retaining walls and geotechnical structures.
3. Application of foundation design codes in STAAD.Pro.
4. Techniques for optimizing foundation designs.
5. Case Study: Foundation design for a commercial building.

Module 9: Structural Optimization and Cost Analysis

1. Structural optimization techniques for efficient design.
2. Cost analysis and value engineering in structural design.
3. Use of STAAD.Pro for optimizing material usage.
4. Balancing safety, cost, and performance in structural designs.
5. Case Study: Optimization of a structural design for cost savings.

Module 10: Field Visits and Final Project

1. Field visits to construction sites and structural engineering firms.
2. Observation and discussion of real-world structural projects.
3. Integration of course learnings into a final project.
4. Presentation and peer review of the final structural design project.
5. Case Study: Complete design and analysis of a complex structure using STAAD.Pro.

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Course Administration Details

Methodology

The instructor-led trainings are delivered using a blended learning approach and comprise presentations, guided sessions of practical exercise, web-based tutorials, and group work.

Our facilitators are seasoned industry experts with years of experience, working as professionals and trainers in these fields. All facilitation and course materials will be offered in English. Therefore, the participants should be reasonably proficient in English.

ACCREDITATION

Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be issued an Indepth Research Institute (IRES) certificate certified by the National Industrial Training Authority (NITA).

TRAINING VENUE

The training will be held at IRES Training Centre. The course fee covers the course tuition, training materials, two break refreshments, and lunch. All participants will additionally cater to their travel expenses, visa application, insurance, and other personal expenses.

Accommodation and Airport Transfer

Accommodation and airport transfer can be arranged upon request.

For reservations, kindly contact us on:

• Email: [email protected]
• Phone: +254715 077 817

Tailor-Made Program

Upon request, this training can also be customized to suit the needs of you or your institution.

You can have it delivered at our IRES Training Centre or a convenient location.

For further inquiries, please contact us on:

• Email: [email protected]
• Phone: +254715 077 817