Overview

This comprehensive, project-based course guides students through the complete structural design of a five-storey reinforced concrete (RC) hotel building, using leading industry software: ETABS for superstructure modeling and analysis, and CSI SAFE for foundation design. It is tailored for civil engineering students, graduates, and professionals who want to build real-world skills in multi-story building design.What the Course Covers:The course begins with the creation of structural layout drawings-including columns, beams, and slabs-using AutoCAD. These drawings are then imported into ETABS, where you'll develop a full 3D model of the building. You'll learn to define and model key structural elements such as:Columns (including floating columns)Beams and slabsShear wallsStaircases(Open well staircase and Dog leg staircaseA steel roof truss system with Z purlins and aluminium roofing sheetYou'll also learn how to apply gravity loads and load combinations in accordance with two major international standards:British Standards (BS 8110)American Concrete Institute (ACI 318)Structural Analysis and Design:Once the model is complete, you'll carry out a full structural analysis of the building. Key analysis and design topics include:Checking deflection limits based on British Code provisionsEvaluating shear force and bending moment diagrams for beams and columnsDesigning structural members (beams, slabs, columns, shear walls) to ensure they meet strength and serviceability criteriaFoundation Design with CSI SAFE:After analyzing and exporting footing reactions from ETABS, the course transitions into foundation design using CSI SAFE. You'll learn to:Design isolated footings (pad footings)Perform punching shear checks(one-way shear and two-way shear)Ensure stability and serviceability of the substructureDesign of Staircases (Dog leg and open well staircases)Reinforcement Detailing:Detailed guidance will be provided on how to reinforce structural members according to design outputs, covering:Rebar sizing and placement for slabs, beams, columns, and foundationsReinforcement for shear walls and staircasesDrafting reinforcement details in AutoCAD, suitable for construction drawingsLearning Outcomes:By the end of this course, participants will be able to:Confidently model and analyze a multi-story RC structure in ETABSDesign both superstructure and foundation components according to the codeApply both British and American design standards in practical scenariosDetail reinforcement and prepare structural drawings using AutoCADDeliver a complete hotel building project from concept to construction-ready designWhether you're aiming to land your first job, sharpen your design skills, or add a strong project to your portfolio, this course offers practical, job-ready experience that bridges the gap between theory and real-world application.

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