Seismic Analysis and Design of a RC Building using ETABS

Name: Seismic Analysis and Design of a RC Building using ETABS
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Analysis and Design of a Reinforced Concrete Building according to ACI 318 and ASCE 7

Created byShuaaib Abdalla Mohammed

Last updated 2/2021

English

What you'll learn

Gain a fundamental understanding of structural analysis and design principles, focusing on building structures.
Familiarize with the ETABS user interface, modeling tools, and workflow for creating and analyzing building structures.
Develop the ability to model different types of concrete buildings and perform static analysis.
Learn how to apply various loads (dead, live, seismic) to structural models and perform linear analysis.
Gain proficiency in designing and optimizing structural components (beams, columns, shear walls, etc.) based on design codes.

Course content

1 section • 9 lectures • 4h 18m total length

Define Grids and Stories22:33
Define grids and story data in Etabs 2016 for a reinforced concrete building, using metric units and CI code, with x-direction grids A–D and y-direction 1–7.
Define Material and Section Properties22:25
Define concrete and reinforcement materials in ETABS, using two concretes C28 and C24 and S400 reinforcement, then create frame sections for columns, beams, walls, and slabs with specified sizes.
Draw Structural Elements27:01
Explore creating RC building elements in ETABS, including columns, walls, beams, and slabs, using plan and elevation views, with replication across stories and wall-section handling.
Load Patterns and Load Combinations35:56
Define and assign gravity and lateral load patterns in ETABS, including dead, live, and seismic loads. Create ASI-based load combinations and propagate loads across floors with the similar stories option.
Model Analysis23:32
Apply stairs and elevator loads, define mass source and p-delta options, and perform modal analysis for seismic design in ETABS; run the analysis to view results and base shear.
Design of Shear Walls28:43
Preliminary Design of Beams and Columns24:53
Explore preliminary design of beams and columns in a concrete frame using ETABS, perform capacity checks on sections, adjust sizes, and set design combinations for RC buildings under seismic loads.
Final Design of Beams and Columns35:01
Finalize the design of beams and columns in ETABS by determining reinforcement layouts, addressing torsion and shear, and validating shear wall reinforcement to meet code requirements.
Design of Slabs38:34

Requirements

Have a foundational knowledge of reinforced concrete design concepts.

Description

In this course, you will learn how to create a structural model for a reinforced concrete building using CSI ETABS, a globally recognized software in the structural design for reinforced concrete structures. The course will cover defining material properties and section dimensions. Once the model is set up, you will be guided on defining and applying all types of structural loads, including gravity and seismic forces. Key design topics such as mass sources, P-delta effects, modal cases, and load combinations will be explored in depth. After the model has been verified, it will undergo analysis, and multiple techniques for displaying and interpreting the results will be demonstrated, allowing you to effectively evaluate the structural performance and ensure accuracy in your design.

In the design phase, shear walls will be the first focus, where you will learn a general design method and how to detail vertical and horizontal reinforcements. Beams and columns will be designed in two stages: an initial design to assess section adequacy and the final design covering longitudinal and transverse reinforcement details.

Finally, the course will cover the design and detailing of slabs, ensuring you understand how to properly dimension and reinforce them in compliance with structural standards.

Who this course is for:

Civil Engineering Students, Civil and Structural Engineers