Pushkal Dewangan*
Debankar Chatterjee
Himanshi Verma
Prakriti Bijaura
Dr. Ajay Kumar Garg
This project focuses on the analysis and design of a residentail building using STAAD.Pro, a widely used structural design software [6]. STAAD.Pro was selected due to its:
- User-friendly interface
- Compliance with Indian Standard Codes
- Versatile and accurate design capabilities
Structural Design Overview: Structural design combines art and science to create safe, economical, serviceable, and durable structures [4]. It requires creativity, sound engineering knowledge, familiarity with design codes, and practical experience. While architects typically handle aesthetics and functionality, structural engineers ensure safety, serviceability, and economy.
Stages of Structural Design:
- Structural Planning
- Load Computation
- Structural Analysis
- Member Design and Detailing
- Drawing and Scheduling
STAAD.Pro: STAAD.Pro is a powerful tool developed for structural analysis and design. It supports various materials including concrete, steel, timber, and aluminum. Key components include:
- Graphical User Interface (GUI): Used for model creation, analysis setup, and result visualization.
- Design Engine: Performs structural calculations and checks against various codes.
- Documentation: Includes manuals for setup, commands, tutorials, technical theory, and release updates.
Key Manuals Provided:
- Getting Started Manual: Installation guide and basic program use.
- GUI Manual: Covers modeling, analysis, design, result verification, and reporting.
- Technical Reference: Explains underlying engineering theories and STAAD commands.
- Release Report: Highlights latest features and updates for user reference
DRAWING AND DETAILING
After the planning and detailed design of all the building's structural members, drawings of the necessary elements are prepared based on the analysis conducted during the design phase [8]. In the development of this project, priority will be given to the preparation of detailed drawings and documentation for all elements [10]. The following drawings and details of the building are provided below.
10.5281/zenodo.15716574