3D Structural Analysis and Design for Structural Steel Building - Virtual Learning
Course Methodology
This Civil & Construction Engineering training course will utilize a variety of proven adult learning techniques to ensure maximum understanding, comprehension and retention of the information presented. Relevant examples and case studies are provided to illustrate the application of each of the topics covered.
Course Objectives
- Understanding the behavior of structural members under loading
- Learning how to apply design loads as per American codes of standard
- Analyze deformation of members under loading
- Understand the significance of material properties in design
- Undertake basic design of Steel Structures
- Quantity Survey
Target Audience
Civil engineers with interest in learning about structural design. As backgrounds may vary the instructor will start from the basics and work his way towards more details and to practical applications.
This training course is suitable to a wide range of professionals but will greatly benefit:
- Design Structural Engineers
- Civil Engineers working in Oil & Gas field
- Civil Engineers working in Power plants & Energy field
- Civil Engineers working in Water / Waste water treatment plants
- Steel Fabricators
- Construction Engineers
Target Competencies
Organisational Impact
- Understanding codes of practice
- Correct methods to create analytical three-dimensional models
- Loading and load combinations calculations & application on analytical models
- Post processing and reading results
- Doing cost-effective design
- Handling design changes
Personal Impact
Participant will have an understanding on:
- Creating optimum geometry to suit industry purpose
- Types of structural systems
- Applying gravity, wind and seismic loads to structures as per codes of practice
- Analysis methods and application
- Design using allowable stress design and load-resistance factor design methods
- Preparing bill of quantities for the designed structure
Course Outline
Introduction to Structural Engineering Principles
- Introduction to Finite Element Method
- Presentation of Some Available Multi-purpose Finite Element Computer Packages Used in Design Market
- Introduction to StaadPro, V8i
- Different Methods of Analysis
- Structural Layout
- Sectional Properties
- Deflection & Deformation
- Determination of Stress Functions (direct, bending & shear stresses)
Structural Analysis
- Creating a New File with StaadPro, V8i
- Recognizing StaadPro, V8i, Screen (Menu bar, tool bar, title bar, modes, etc.)
- Dealing with an Existing File
- Geometry
- Understanding StaadPro. V8i Way
- Defining Nodes, Beams, and Plates
- Arrangement of Input File
- Using Structure Wizard to Create Geometry
- Using Drafting to Create Geometry
- Using Copy / Cut with Paste to Create Geometry
- Using Spreadsheet to Create Geometry
- Using ACAD 3D DXF Importing to Create Geometry
Design Philosophies
- Analysis of Two-dimensional Continuous Beams
- Loads Affecting Beam Elements
- Examples
- Analysis of Two-dimensional Frames and Trusses
- Loads Affecting Frames
- Working Stress Design
- Limit State Design
Post-Processing
- Analysis of Three-dimensional Frames and Trusses
- Loads Affecting Frames and Trusses
- Analysis of Plate Elements (slabs, flat slabs)
- Loads Affecting Plate Elements
- Wind and Seismic Loading Calculations using IBC-03 and ASCE7-02
- Staad Manual Assigning Loads
- Slab, Wind and Moving loads Staad Tutorial Automatic Load Generations Structural Analysis Creating Load
Design Procedure of Steel Structures & Exporting BOQs
- Materials & Properties
- Design of Beams
- Design of Columns & Struts
- Design of Tension Members
- Design of Trusses
- Design of Built-up Sections
- Limit State Design
- Post Processing and Reading Results
- Design of Steel and Concrete Sections - issuing complete calculation sheet and MTO
2026 Schedule & Fees
| Date | City | Language | Price | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Jun - 02 Jul, 2026 | Online | English | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 28 Jun - 02 Jul, 2026 | Online | Arabic | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 05 Jul - 09 Jul, 2026 | Online | English | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 05 Jul - 09 Jul, 2026 | Online | Arabic | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 12 Jul - 16 Jul, 2026 | Online | Arabic | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 12 Jul - 16 Jul, 2026 | Online | English | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 19 Jul - 23 Jul, 2026 | Online | Arabic | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 19 Jul - 23 Jul, 2026 | Online | English | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 26 Jul - 30 Jul, 2026 | Online | English | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 26 Jul - 30 Jul, 2026 | Online | Arabic | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 02 Aug - 06 Aug, 2026 | Online | English | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 02 Aug - 06 Aug, 2026 | Online | Arabic | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 09 Aug - 13 Aug, 2026 | Online | Arabic | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 09 Aug - 13 Aug, 2026 | Online | English | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 16 Aug - 20 Aug, 2026 | Online | Arabic | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 16 Aug - 20 Aug, 2026 | Online | English | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 23 Aug - 27 Aug, 2026 | Online | Arabic | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 23 Aug - 27 Aug, 2026 | Online | English | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 30 Aug - 03 Sep, 2026 | Online | Arabic | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 30 Aug - 03 Sep, 2026 | Online | English | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 06 Sep - 10 Sep, 2026 | Online | Arabic | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 06 Sep - 10 Sep, 2026 | Online | English | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 13 Sep - 17 Sep, 2026 | Online | Arabic | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 13 Sep - 17 Sep, 2026 | Online | English | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 20 Sep - 24 Sep, 2026 | Online | English | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 20 Sep - 24 Sep, 2026 | Online | Arabic | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 27 Sep - 01 Oct, 2026 | Online | English | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 27 Sep - 01 Oct, 2026 | Online | Arabic | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 04 Oct - 08 Oct, 2026 | Online | English | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 04 Oct - 08 Oct, 2026 | Online | Arabic | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 11 Oct - 15 Oct, 2026 | Online | English | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 11 Oct - 15 Oct, 2026 | Online | Arabic | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 18 Oct - 22 Oct, 2026 | Online | Arabic | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 18 Oct - 22 Oct, 2026 | Online | English | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 25 Oct - 29 Oct, 2026 | Online | Arabic | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 25 Oct - 29 Oct, 2026 | Online | English | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 01 Nov - 05 Nov, 2026 | Online | Arabic | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 01 Nov - 05 Nov, 2026 | Online | English | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 08 Nov - 12 Nov, 2026 | Online | Arabic | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 08 Nov - 12 Nov, 2026 | Online | English | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 15 Nov - 19 Nov, 2026 | Online | Arabic | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 15 Nov - 19 Nov, 2026 | Online | English | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 22 Nov - 26 Nov, 2026 | Online | Arabic | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 22 Nov - 26 Nov, 2026 | Online | English | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 29 Nov - 03 Dec, 2026 | Online | English | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 29 Nov - 03 Dec, 2026 | Online | Arabic | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 06 Dec - 10 Dec, 2026 | Online | English | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 06 Dec - 10 Dec, 2026 | Online | Arabic | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 13 Dec - 17 Dec, 2026 | Online | Arabic | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 13 Dec - 17 Dec, 2026 | Online | English | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 20 Dec - 24 Dec, 2026 | Online | Arabic | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 20 Dec - 24 Dec, 2026 | Online | English | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 27 Dec - 31 Dec, 2026 | Online | English | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 27 Dec - 31 Dec, 2026 | Online | Arabic | USD 2,000 | Book |
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