For Intermediate Course

Course Name: Structural Analysis and Design Using SAP2000

Duration: 45 hours

Instructor: Er. Sudip Pathak

Prerequisite: Fundamental Structural engineering and Computer Knowledge

Description: This course uses SAP2000 to model various types of Structures.

1. Introduction
1.1.Getting Started with SAP 2000
1.2.SAP2000 Graphical User Interface
1.3.The Structural Model
1.4.Working with Data Tables
2. Structural Analysis
2.1.Units
2.2.Objects and Elements
2.3.Co-ordinate System and Grids
2.4.Frame/Area/Solid Objects
2.5.Load Cases and their Combinations
2.6.Joints and Degree of Freedom
3. Modeling and Analysis of Space Frame Structure
3.1.Modeling Tools and Techniques
3.2.Setting up of geometry
3.3.Material and Section properties
3.4.Static and Dynamic analysis
3.5.Generalized displacement Output
3.6.Analysis, Design and Results Interpretation
4. Vibration and Dynamic Analysis
4.1.Fundamental Principles of Structural Dynamics
4.2.Single and Multi-Degree of Freedom Linear System Response
4.3.Modal Analysis
 4.4.Response Spectrum Analysis
4.5.Linear Time History Analysis
5. Modeling of Building Structures
5.1.Parametric Templates for frame, building, bridge, shell and solid models
5.2.Internal meshing of elements
5.3.Frame and Shell property modifier
5.4.Automated transfer of tributary surface loads to supporting members
5.5.Background of equivalent static lateral load approach
5.6.Automated Calculation of lateral loads for various codes; IS, BS Codes etc.
5.7.Real case study of analysis and design of typical building
6. Modeling of Truss Structure
6.1.Defining Truss Element properties and load cases
6.2.Assigning Truss Element properties and load cases
6.3.Effect of temperature and wind load
6.4.Analysis and Design of Truss
The End