Department of Civil Engineering, Government Engineering College Raipur, India
This project focuses on the comprehensive analysis and design of a G+1 residential building using STAAD.Pro software in accordance with Indian Standard Codes (IS:456-2000, IS:875-1987) [1]. The design process encompasses structural planning, load estimation, and the analysis and design of primary structural members such as beams, columns, slabs and foundations[2][5]. The report emphasizes structural safety, serviceability, and economy while achieving the intended functional and aesthetic requirements. Each component of the building has been analysed under various load conditions including dead loads, live loads, and wind loads[7]. The software-based approach ensures precise and efficient analysis and results in a design that is both structurally sound and cost-effective[3]. The project serves as a practical application of theoretical knowledge and offers insight into real-world construction practices.
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:
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:
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:
Key Manuals Provided:
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.
Fig 1: Ground Floor Plan
Fig 2: First Floor Plan
Table 1 Plinth Beam Reinforcement
Table 2 Ground Floor Beam Reinforcement
Table 3 First Floor Beam Reinforcement
Table 4 Column Reinforcement
Table 5 Footing Reinforcement
Table 6 Slab Reinforcement
Fig 3: Column Detail Map
Fig 4: Footing Detail Map
CONCLUSION
The objective of this project was to plan and design a G+1 residential building using ETABS software. The project involved key structural design stages such as load computation, member design, reinforcement detailing, and drawing preparation [12]. Structural planning included decisions on column placement, beam and slab layout, staircase design, and foundation selection. ETABS was chosen for its user-friendly interface, accuracy, versatility, and compliance with Indian Standard Codes. The design approach combined both engineering science and creativity to ensure a structure that is safe, durable, serviceable, and economical.
The methodology followed included:
All steps were executed in accordance with relevant codes, standards, and expert guidance. The planning phase emphasized efficient structural layout to meet both functional and aesthetic requirements [11]. Overall, the project aimed to deliver a structurally sound and well-designed residential building.
REFERENCE
Pushkal Dewangan*, Debankar Chatterjee, Himanshi Verma, Prakriti Bijaura, Dr. Ajay Kumar Garg, A Review of Structural Design of G+1 Residential Building, Int. J. Sci. R. Tech., 2025, 2 (6), 603-607. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15716574
10.5281/zenodo.15716574
