ETABS CHECKLIST FOR STRUCTURAL DESIGN

STEP 1 ENTERING BASIC INPUT DATA

Study Architectural Drawings
Define the Units on the Welcome Screen and Set the Design Codes
Setting the Grid Dimensions
Setting the correct Story Data
Set the Correct Units i.e. length , force and acceleration
Save the File
STEP -2 DEFINE NEW MATERIALS

Define the RCC Material

Define the Structural Steel Material
Define the Rebar/Reinforcement Material
Define the PT Tendons Material
Note: For Default Materials , Check Material property Design data

STEP-3 DEFINE REINFORCEMENT BAR SIZES

Define the Reinforcement Bar Set as per your requirements

STEP -4 DEFINE FRAME SECTIONS

Enter Correct Material , Modifiers and Rebars for BEAMS in format "BEAM SIZE GRADE"
Enter Correct Material , Modifiers and Rebars for COLUMNS in format "COLUMN SIZE GRADE"
Enter Correct Material , Modifiers and Rebars for WALLS in format "WALLS THICKNESS GRADE"
Enter Correct Material , Modifiers and Rebars for SLABS in format "SLABS THICKNESS GRADE"

Enter Correct Material , Modifiers and STRAND AREA for TENDON in format "TENDON THICKNESS GR
Enter Correct Material , Modifiers and Rebars for DECK in format "DECK THICKNESS GRADE"

STEP -5 DEFINE DIAPHRAGMS, PIER LABELS AND SPANDREL LABELS

Add Diaphragms as equal to the number of floors
Add Pier Labels as number of Piers
Add Spandrel Labels only if they are to be modelled

STEP -6 CHECK SNAP OPTIONS

Go to Draw>Snap Options and check that correct and required options are ticked

STEP-7 DRAW THE STRUCTURE (Take Care of One Storey and All Storey Option)
Draw Columns, Beams, Slabs and Walls
Check the model for cantilever slabs/projections/water tanks/planters /ramp/staircase if any.
Assign Fixed Support /Pinned Support at the Foundation Base as per the requirement
Draw Retaining Walls if required
Assign Releases to the beams
Assign the diaphragms , pier labels and spandrel labels as per the requirement
Check the Model for any modelling errors. Fix them if required

STEP-8 DEFINE THE RESPONSE SPECTRUM/TIME HISTORY FUNCTION

Define the Response Spectrum Function /Time History Functions
Name it properly for further actions
STEP-9 DEFINE THE LOAD PATTERNS
Define Dead Load
Define Super Dead Load (SIDL)
Define Live Load (LL)
Define Seismic Load along X(ELX)
Define Seismic Load along X(ELX)+ 0.05 Eccentricity ( ELX+E)
Define Seismic Load along X(ELX)-0.05 Eccentricity ( ELX-E)
Define Seismic Load along Y (ELY)
Define Seismic Load along Y (ELY)+ 0.05 Eccentricity ( ELY+E)
Define Seismic Load along Y (ELY)-0.05 Eccentricity ( ELY-E)
Define Wind Load along X (WLX)
Define Wind Load along Y (WLY)
Define Wind Load along -X (WL-X)
Define Wind Load along -Y (WL-Y)
Define Thermal Load if the length of the building is greater than 45m
Define Fire Tender Load
Define Snow Loads/if required
Define FATO Loadings if required (Rooftop helipad Loadings)
Define the mass source and name it properly for further actions

ASSIGN THE LOADS

Assign the Dead Load - Joint load , Frame load or Shell Load
Assign the Super Dead Load - Joint load , Frame load or Shell Load
Assign the LiveLoad - Joint load , Frame load or Shell Load
Assign the Wind Load along X - Joint load , Frame load or Shell Load
Assign the Wind Load along Y - Joint load , Frame load or Shell Load
Assign the Thermal Load
Assign the fire tender shell load
Assign the snow shell loads
Assign the Helicoper Loadings
Set the Live Load Reduction Factors

DEFINE THE LOAD CASES

Check all the load patterns are introduced in the load cases in ETABS
Define Response Spectrum along X (Default Scale shall be Ig/2R for Indian and IG/R for American Co
unit is correct from units form.
Define Response Spectrum along Y (Default Scale shall be Ig/2R for Indian and IG/R for American Co
unit is correct from units form.
Define Modal Cases(Eigen/Ritz) as per the design requirement (Csi recommends Ritz Analysis)
Define P-Delta Options /Pushover options if required)

DEFINE THE LOAD COMBINATIONS

Define the Load Combinations as per the design code

DEFINE THE ANALYSIS OPTIONS

Assign Meshing to the frames and shells as per the requirements and model size
Check the model again
Go to Edit and Auto Relabel All
Check the active degree of freedom(Applicable when analyzing truss or single plane frames)
Check Set Load Cases to run
Check Advanced SAPfire options to manage the sophistication of analysis
Analyze the Model and Check Diaphragm Centre of Rigidity

ANALYZE AND CHECK THE BEHAVIOR

Check that the model does not run into the instability while analyzing by clicking on Show details. If t
go to Step-7 and check the model for excessive deflection/displacement
Check the Analysis Log and result Warnings
Check the global forces and approximately cross check the result
Check the deformed shape under first mode and second mode. Desirable shapes under various count
If the first or second mode is torsion ,go to Step-7 and introduce or delete the walls to remove the to
torsion to access the ground situation.

SCALING OF THE RESPONSE SPECTRUM/TIME HISTORY FUNCTION

Check the factor by which RSX and RSY needs to be scaled.
Unlock the model and assign the scale to the response spectrum function

ANALYZE THE MODEL AGAIN TO CHECK DYNAMIC ANALYSIS CORRECTNESS AND COMPLIAN
Check that the Response Spectrum is correctly scaled.
Check the mass participation factor in first three modes and all modes. Check that the participation fa
Check Inter Story drift and overall deflections and that shall be chacked for service load combinations
Check Stiffnesses , Deflections and other important relavent design values from Tables.
If not compliant with the codes , go to Step-7.

DESIGN THE STRUCTURE

View/Revise Preference for Concrete / Steel and Shear Wall Design
Check the design combinations required for component design i.e. for beams and columns will be diff
Perform the design and check wether any member is failing in the design.
If any member is failing in design , try changing design sections. With passed member sizes , unlock
from step-13
Start Detailing or manually prepare the structural drawing
Check the Reactions and export to Csi Safe if required

SAVE AS THE MODEL FOR WIND LOAD ANALYSIS (Only for Buildings greater than 50m)
Save as the Model for Wind Load Analysis
Cracked Section properties shall be changed as per IS 16700 (Table 6)
Damping shall be changed for material to 2 percent
Design the structure for Wind load only and compare the results with Seismic case.
The structure shall be designed for the most sever case
 Staad CHECKLIST FOR STRUCTURAL DESIGN

Analytical Modelling
Geometry Creation
Assign Properties
Define Specification
Define Supports
Define Loading
Static Loading- Nodal, Frame, Area, Plate Load
Dynamic Loading
Load Combination
Staad Editior
Analysis of Structure
Design

DEFINE FRAME SECTIONS

Enter Correct Material , Modifiers and Rebars for BEAMS in format "BEAM SIZE GRADE"
Enter Correct Material , Modifiers and Rebars for COLUMNS in format "COLUMN SIZE GRADE"
Enter Correct Material , Modifiers and Rebars for WALLS in format "WALLS THICKNESS GRADE"
Enter Correct Material , Modifiers and Rebars for SLABS in format "SLABS THICKNESS GRADE"

Enter Correct Material , Modifiers and STRAND AREA for TENDON in format "TENDON THICKNESS GR
Enter Correct Material , Modifiers and Rebars for DECK in format "DECK THICKNESS GRADE"

DRAW THE STRUCTURE

Draw Columns, Beams, Slabs and Walls
Check the model for cantilever slabs/projections/water tanks/planters /ramp/staircase if any.
Assign Fixed Support /Pinned Support at the Foundation Base as per the requirement
Draw Retaining Walls if required
Assign Releases to the beams
Assign the diaphragms , pier labels and spandrel labels as per the requirement
Check the Model for any modelling errors. Fix them if required

DEFINE THE RESPONSE SPECTRUM/TIME HISTORY FUNCTION

Define the Response Spectrum Function /Time History Functions
Name it properly for further actions

DEFINE THE LOAD PATTERNS

Define Dead Load
Define Super Dead Load (SIDL)
Define Live Load (LL)
Define Seismic Load along X(ELX)
Define Seismic Load along X(ELX)+ 0.05 Eccentricity ( ELX+E)
Define Seismic Load along X(ELX)-0.05 Eccentricity ( ELX-E)
Define Seismic Load along Y (ELY)
Define Seismic Load along Y (ELY)+ 0.05 Eccentricity ( ELY+E)
Define Seismic Load along Y (ELY)-0.05 Eccentricity ( ELY-E)
Define Wind Load along X (WLX)
Define Wind Load along Y (WLY)
Define Wind Load along -X (WL-X)
Define Wind Load along -Y (WL-Y)
Define Thermal Load if the length of the building is greater than 45m
Define Fire Tender Load
Define Snow Loads/if required
Define FATO Loadings if required (Rooftop helipad Loadings)
Define the mass source and name it properly for further actions

ASSIGN THE LOADS

Assign the Dead Load - Joint load , Frame load or Shell Load
Assign the Super Dead Load - Joint load , Frame load or Shell Load
Assign the LiveLoad - Joint load , Frame load or Shell Load
Assign the Wind Load along X - Joint load , Frame load or Shell Load
Assign the Wind Load along Y - Joint load , Frame load or Shell Load
Assign the Thermal Load
Assign the fire tender shell load
Assign the snow shell loads
Assign the Helicoper Loadings
Set the Live Load Reduction Factors

DEFINE THE LOAD CASES

Check all the load patterns are introduced in the load cases in ETABS
Define Response Spectrum along X (Default Scale shall be Ig/2R for Indian and IG/R for American Co
unit is correct from units form.
Define Response Spectrum along Y (Default Scale shall be Ig/2R for Indian and IG/R for American Co
unit is correct from units form.
Define Modal Cases(Eigen/Ritz) as per the design requirement (Csi recommends Ritz Analysis)
Define P-Delta Options /Pushover options if required)

STEP-12 DEFINE THE LOAD COMBINATIONS

Define the Load Combinations as per the design code

STEP-13 DEFINE THE ANALYSIS OPTIONS

Assign Meshing to the frames and shells as per the requirements and model size
Check the model again
Go to Edit and Auto Relabel All
Check the active degree of freedom(Applicable when analyzing truss or single plane frames)
Check Set Load Cases to run
Check Advanced SAPfire options to manage the sophistication of analysis
Analyze the Model and Check Diaphragm Centre of Rigidity

STEP-14 ANALYZE AND CHECK THE BEHAVIOR

Check that the model does not run into the instability while analyzing by clicking on Show details. If t
go to Step-7 and check the model for excessive deflection/displacement
Check the Analysis Log and result Warnings
Check the global forces and approximately cross check the result
Check the deformed shape under first mode and second mode. Desirable shapes under various count
If the first or second mode is torsion ,go to Step-7 and introduce or delete the walls to remove the to
torsion to access the ground situation.

STEP-15 SCALING OF THE RESPONSE SPECTRUM/TIME HISTORY FUNCTION

Check the factor by which RSX and RSY needs to be scaled.
Unlock the model and assign the scale to the response spectrum function

STEP-16 ANALYZE THE MODEL AGAIN TO CHECK DYNAMIC ANALYSIS CORRECTNESS AND C
Check that the Response Spectrum is correctly scaled.
Check the mass participation factor in first three modes and all modes. Check that the participation fa
Check Inter Story drift and overall deflections and that shall be chacked for service load combinations
Check Stiffnesses , Deflections and other important relavent design values from Tables.
If not compliant with the codes , go to Step-7.

STEP-17 DESIGN THE STRUCTURE

View/Revise Preference for Concrete / Steel and Shear Wall Design
Check the design combinations required for component design i.e. for beams and columns will be diff
Perform the design and check wether any member is failing in the design.
If any member is failing in design , try changing design sections. With passed member sizes , unlock
from step-13
Start Detailing or manually prepare the structural drawing
Check the Reactions and export to Csi Safe if required

STEP-18 SAVE AS THE MODEL FOR WIND LOAD ANALYSIS (Only for Buildings greater than
Save as the Model for Wind Load Analysis
Cracked Section properties shall be changed as per IS 16700 (Table 6)
Damping shall be changed for material to 2 percent
Design the structure for Wind load only and compare the results with Seismic case.
The structure shall be designed for the most sever case
 LOAD COMBINATIONS FOR BUILDINGS HAVING LATERAL LOAD RESISTING ELEMENTS NOT
ORINTED ALONG MUTUALLY ORTHOGONAL HORIZONTAL DIRECTIONS
AS PER INDIAN STANDARDS

Job Name: Project Name

Job #: Project Number

Loads
Dead Load, DL
Live Load LL
Super Imposed Dead Loading SIDL
Snow Load SN
Wind Load along X WLX
Wind Load along Z WLZ
Wind Load along -X WL-X
Wind Load along -Z WL-Z
Seismic Load ELX
Seismic Load ELZ
Response Spectrum Load along X RSX Load Case in ETABS
Response Spectrum Load along Y RSY Load Case in ETABS
Response Spectrum Load along Z(Vertical) RSZ (U3 in Load cases)
RSZ SHALL BE CONSIDERED ONLY IN ZONE 4 AND ZONE 5
Temperature Load TL
Fire Tender Loading FT
K1 0.25 (For Live Load <3 KN/m2)
OR
K1 0.5 (For Live Load >=3 KN/m2)
K3 (As per IS 875 Part 2)

FOR FOUNDATION/COLUMN STRENGTH DESIGN (Live Load Reduction factors as per IS875 Part 2)
LOAD COMB 101 1.5 (D. L+SIDL+ K3 I.L) +1.05 FT
LOAD COMB 102 1.5 (D.L +SIDL+ RSX+0.3RSY+0.3RSZ)
LOAD COMB 103 1.5 (D.L +SIDL+ RSX+0.3RSY-0.3RSZ)
LOAD COMB 104 1.5 (D.L +SIDL+ RSX-0.3RSY+0.3RSZ)
LOAD COMB 105 1.5 (D.L +SIDL+ RSX-0.3RSY-0.3RSZ)
LOAD COMB 106 1.5 (D.L +SIDL- RSX+0.3RSY+0.3RSZ)
LOAD COMB 107 1.5 (D.L +SIDL- RSX+0.3RSY-0.3RSZ)
LOAD COMB 108 1.5 (D.L +SIDL- RSX-0.3RSY+0.3RSZ)
LOAD COMB 109 1.5 (D.L +SIDL- RSX-0.3RSY-0.3RSZ)
LOAD COMB 110 1.5 (D.L +SIDL+ RSY+0.3RSZ+0.3RSX)
LOAD COMB 111 1.5 (D.L +SIDL+ RSY+0.3RSZ-0.3RSX)
LOAD COMB 112 1.5 (D.L +SIDL+ RSY-0.3RSZ+0.3RSX)
LOAD COMB 113 1.5 (D.L +SIDL+ RSY-0.3RSZ-0.3RSX)
LOAD COMB 114 1.5 (D.L +SIDL- RSY+0.3RSZ+0.3RSX)
LOAD COMB 115 1.5 (D.L +SIDL- RSY+0.3RSZ-0.3RSX)
LOAD COMB 116 1.5 (D.L +SIDL- RSY-0.3RSZ+0.3RSX)
LOAD COMB 117 1.5 (D.L +SIDL- RSY-0.3RSZ-0.3RSX)
LOAD COMB 118 1.2 (D.L + SIDL + K3 I.L +RSX+0.3RSY+0.3RSZ)
LOAD COMB 119 1.2 (D.L + SIDL + K3 I.L +RSX+0.3RSY-0.3RSZ)
LOAD COMB 120 1.2 (D.L + SIDL + K3 I.L +RSX-0.3RSY+0.3RSZ)
LOAD COMB 121 1.2 (D.L + SIDL + K3 I.L +RSX-0.3RSY-0.3RSZ)

691477307.xlsx 7 of 15
LOAD COMB 122 1.2 (D.L + SIDL + K3 I.L -RSX+0.3RSY+0.3RSZ)
LOAD COMB 123 1.2 (D.L + SIDL + K3 I.L -RSX+0.3RSY-0.3RSZ)
LOAD COMB 124 1.2 (D.L + SIDL + K3 I.L -RSX-0.3RSY+0.3RSZ)
LOAD COMB 125 1.2 (D.L + SIDL + K3 I.L -RSX-0.3RSY-0.3RSZ)
LOAD COMB 126 1.2 (D.L + SIDL + K3 I.L +RSY+0.3RSZ+0.3RSX)
LOAD COMB 127 1.2 (D.L + SIDL + K3 I.L +RSY+0.3RSZ-0.3RSX)
LOAD COMB 128 1.2 (D.L + SIDL + K3 I.L +RSY-0.3RSZ+0.3RSX)
LOAD COMB 129 1.2 (D.L + SIDL + K3 I.L +RSY-0.3RSZ-0.3RSX)
LOAD COMB 130 1.2 (D.L + SIDL + K3 I.L -RSY+0.3RSZ+0.3RSX)
LOAD COMB 131 1.2 (D.L + SIDL + K3 I.L -RSY+0.3RSZ-0.3RSX)
LOAD COMB 132 1.2 (D.L + SIDL + K3 I.L -RSY-0.3RSZ+0.3RSX)
LOAD COMB 133 1.2 (D.L + SIDL + K3 I.L -RSY-0.3RSZ-0.3RSX)
LOAD COMB 134 0.9 (D. L+SIDL) + 1.5( +RSX+0.3RSY+0.3RSZ)
LOAD COMB 135 0.9 (D. L+SIDL) + 1.5( +RSX+0.3RSY-0.3RSZ)
LOAD COMB 136 0.9 (D. L+SIDL) + 1.5( +RSX-0.3RSY+0.3RSZ)
LOAD COMB 137 0.9 (D. L+SIDL) + 1.5( +RSX-0.3RSY-0.3RSZ)
LOAD COMB 138 0.9 (D. L+SIDL) + 1.5( -RSX+0.3RSY+0.3RSZ)
LOAD COMB 139 0.9 (D. L+SIDL) + 1.5( -RSX+0.3RSY-0.3RSZ)
LOAD COMB 140 0.9 (D. L+SIDL) + 1.5( -RSX-0.3RSY+0.3RSZ)
LOAD COMB 141 0.9 (D. L+SIDL) + 1.5( -RSX-0.3RSY-0.3RSZ)
LOAD COMB 142 0.9 (D. L+SIDL) + 1.5( +RSY+0.3RSZ+0.3RSX)
LOAD COMB 143 0.9 (D. L+SIDL) + 1.5( +RSY+0.3RSZ-0.3RSX)
LOAD COMB 144 0.9 (D. L+SIDL) + 1.5( +RSY-0.3RSZ+0.3RSX)
LOAD COMB 145 0.9 (D. L+SIDL) + 1.5( +RSY-0.3RSZ-0.3RSX)
LOAD COMB 146 0.9 (D. L+SIDL) + 1.5( -RSY+0.3RSZ+0.3RSX)
LOAD COMB 147 0.9 (D. L+SIDL) + 1.5( -RSY+0.3RSZ-0.3RSX)
LOAD COMB 148 0.9 (D. L+SIDL) + 1.5( -RSY-0.3RSZ+0.3RSX)
LOAD COMB 149 0.9 (D. L+SIDL) + 1.5( -RSY-0.3RSZ-0.3RSX)
LOAD COMB 150 1.5 (D.L+SIDL + W.LX)
LOAD COMB 151 1.5 (D.L+SIDL + W.L-X)
LOAD COMB 152 1.5 (D.L +SIDL + W.LZ)
LOAD COMB 153 1.5 (D.L +SIDL + W.L-Z)
LOAD COMB 154 1.2 (D.L +SIDL +k3 I. L + W.LX)
LOAD COMB 155 1.2 (D.L +SIDL +k3 I. L + W.L-X)
LOAD COMB 156 1.2 (D.L +SIDL +k3 I. L + W.LZ)
LOAD COMB 157 1.2 (D.L +SIDL + k3 I.L + W.L-Z)
LOAD COMB 158 0.9 (D.L+SIDL) +1.5 W.LX
LOAD COMB 159 0.9 (D.L+SIDL) - 1.5 W.L.X
LOAD COMB 160 0.9 (D.L+SIDL) +1.5 W.L.Z
LOAD COMB 161 0.9 (D.L+SIDL) - 1.5 W.L.Z
LOAD COMB 162 1.4 (DL+SIDL +T.L.)
LOAD COMB 163 1.05 DL+1.05 SIDL + l.05 T.L. + 1.275IL

FOR BEAMS DESIGN

LOAD COMB 201 1.5 (D. L+SIDL+ K3 I.L) +1.05 FT
LOAD COMB 202 1.5 (D.L +SIDL+ RSX+0.3RSY+0.3RSZ)
LOAD COMB 203 1.5 (D.L +SIDL+ RSX+0.3RSY-0.3RSZ)
LOAD COMB 204 1.5 (D.L +SIDL+ RSX-0.3RSY+0.3RSZ)
LOAD COMB 205 1.5 (D.L +SIDL+ RSX-0.3RSY-0.3RSZ)
LOAD COMB 206 1.5 (D.L +SIDL- RSX+0.3RSY+0.3RSZ)
LOAD COMB 207 1.5 (D.L +SIDL- RSX+0.3RSY-0.3RSZ)
LOAD COMB 208 1.5 (D.L +SIDL- RSX-0.3RSY+0.3RSZ)

691477307.xlsx 8 of 15
LOAD COMB 209 1.5 (D.L +SIDL- RSX-0.3RSY-0.3RSZ)
LOAD COMB 210 1.5 (D.L +SIDL+ RSY+0.3RSZ+0.3RSX)
LOAD COMB 211 1.5 (D.L +SIDL+ RSY+0.3RSZ-0.3RSX)
LOAD COMB 212 1.5 (D.L +SIDL+ RSY-0.3RSZ+0.3RSX)
LOAD COMB 213 1.5 (D.L +SIDL+ RSY-0.3RSZ-0.3RSX)
LOAD COMB 214 1.5 (D.L +SIDL- RSY+0.3RSZ+0.3RSX)
LOAD COMB 215 1.5 (D.L +SIDL- RSY+0.3RSZ-0.3RSX)
LOAD COMB 216 1.5 (D.L +SIDL- RSY-0.3RSZ+0.3RSX)
LOAD COMB 217 1.5 (D.L +SIDL- RSY-0.3RSZ-0.3RSX)
LOAD COMB 218 1.2 (D.L + SIDL + I.L +RSX+0.3RSY+0.3RSZ)
LOAD COMB 219 1.2 (D.L + SIDL + I.L +RSX+0.3RSY-0.3RSZ)
LOAD COMB 220 1.2 (D.L + SIDL + I.L +RSX-0.3RSY+0.3RSZ)
LOAD COMB 221 1.2 (D.L + SIDL + I.L +RSX-0.3RSY-0.3RSZ)
LOAD COMB 222 1.2 (D.L + SIDL + I.L -RSX+0.3RSY+0.3RSZ)
LOAD COMB 223 1.2 (D.L + SIDL + I.L -RSX+0.3RSY-0.3RSZ)
LOAD COMB 224 1.2 (D.L + SIDL + I.L -RSX-0.3RSY+0.3RSZ)
LOAD COMB 225 1.2 (D.L + SIDL + I.L -RSX-0.3RSY-0.3RSZ)
LOAD COMB 226 1.2 (D.L + SIDL + I.L +RSY+0.3RSZ+0.3RSX)
LOAD COMB 227 1.2 (D.L + SIDL + I.L +RSY+0.3RSZ-0.3RSX)
LOAD COMB 228 1.2 (D.L + SIDL + I.L +RSY-0.3RSZ+0.3RSX)
LOAD COMB 229 1.2 (D.L + SIDL + I.L +RSY-0.3RSZ-0.3RSX)
LOAD COMB 230 1.2 (D.L + SIDL + I.L -RSY+0.3RSZ+0.3RSX)
LOAD COMB 231 1.2 (D.L + SIDL + I.L -RSY+0.3RSZ-0.3RSX)
LOAD COMB 232 1.2 (D.L + SIDL + I.L -RSY-0.3RSZ+0.3RSX)
LOAD COMB 233 1.2 (D.L + SIDL + I.L -RSY-0.3RSZ-0.3RSX)
LOAD COMB 234 0.9 (D. L+SIDL) + 1.5( +RSX+0.3RSY+0.3RSZ)
LOAD COMB 235 0.9 (D. L+SIDL) + 1.5( +RSX+0.3RSY-0.3RSZ)
LOAD COMB 236 0.9 (D. L+SIDL) + 1.5( +RSX-0.3RSY+0.3RSZ)
LOAD COMB 237 0.9 (D. L+SIDL) + 1.5( +RSX-0.3RSY-0.3RSZ)
LOAD COMB 238 0.9 (D. L+SIDL) + 1.5( -RSX+0.3RSY+0.3RSZ)
LOAD COMB 239 0.9 (D. L+SIDL) + 1.5( -RSX+0.3RSY-0.3RSZ)
LOAD COMB 240 0.9 (D. L+SIDL) + 1.5( -RSX-0.3RSY+0.3RSZ)
LOAD COMB 241 0.9 (D. L+SIDL) + 1.5( -RSX-0.3RSY-0.3RSZ)
LOAD COMB 242 0.9 (D. L+SIDL) + 1.5( +RSY+0.3RSZ+0.3RSX)
LOAD COMB 243 0.9 (D. L+SIDL) + 1.5( +RSY+0.3RSZ-0.3RSX)
LOAD COMB 244 0.9 (D. L+SIDL) + 1.5( +RSY-0.3RSZ+0.3RSX)
LOAD COMB 245 0.9 (D. L+SIDL) + 1.5( +RSY-0.3RSZ-0.3RSX)
LOAD COMB 246 0.9 (D. L+SIDL) + 1.5( -RSY+0.3RSZ+0.3RSX)
LOAD COMB 247 0.9 (D. L+SIDL) + 1.5( -RSY+0.3RSZ-0.3RSX)
LOAD COMB 248 0.9 (D. L+SIDL) + 1.5( -RSY-0.3RSZ+0.3RSX)
LOAD COMB 249 0.9 (D. L+SIDL) + 1.5( -RSY-0.3RSZ-0.3RSX)
LOAD COMB 250 1.5 (D.L+SIDL + W.LX)
LOAD COMB 251 1.5 (D.L+SIDL + W.L-X)
LOAD COMB 252 1.5 (D.L +SIDL + W.LZ)
LOAD COMB 253 1.5 (D.L +SIDL +W.L-Z)
LOAD COMB 254 1.2 (D.L +SIDL +k3 I. L + W.LX)
LOAD COMB 255 1.2 (D.L +SIDL +k3 I. L + W.L-X)
LOAD COMB 256 1.2 (D.L +SIDL +k3 I. L + W.LZ)
LOAD COMB 257 1.2 (D.L +SIDL +k3 I.L + W.L-Z)
LOAD COMB 258 0.9 (D.L+SIDL) +1.5 W.LX
LOAD COMB 259 0.9 (D.L+SIDL) + 1.5 W.L.-X
LOAD COMB 260 0.9 (D.L+SIDL) +1.5 W.L.Z

691477307.xlsx 9 of 15
LOAD COMB 261 0.9 (D.L+SIDL) + 1.5 W.L.-Z
LOAD COMB 262 1.4 (DL+SIDL +T.L.)
LOAD COMB 263 1.05 DL+1.05 SIDL + l.05 T.L. + 1.275IL

FOR BEARING PRESSURE CHECK

LOAD COMB 301 1.0 (D. L+SIDL+ K3 I.L) +1.0 FT
LOAD COMB 302 1.0 (D.L +SIDL+ RSX+0.3RSY+0.3RSZ)
LOAD COMB 303 1.0 (D.L +SIDL+ RSX+0.3RSY-0.3RSZ)
LOAD COMB 304 1.0 (D.L +SIDL+ RSX-0.3RSY+0.3RSZ)
LOAD COMB 305 1.0 (D.L +SIDL+ RSX-0.3RSY-0.3RSZ)
LOAD COMB 306 1.0 (D.L +SIDL- RSX+0.3RSY+0.3RSZ)
LOAD COMB 307 1.0 (D.L +SIDL- RSX+0.3RSY-0.3RSZ)
LOAD COMB 308 1.0 (D.L +SIDL- RSX-0.3RSY+0.3RSZ)
LOAD COMB 309 1.0 (D.L +SIDL- RSX-0.3RSY-0.3RSZ)
LOAD COMB 310 1.0 (D.L +SIDL+ RSZ+0.3RSY+0.3RSX)
LOAD COMB 311 1.0 (D.L +SIDL+ RSZ+0.3RSY-0.3RSX)
LOAD COMB 312 1.0 (D.L +SIDL+ RSZ-0.3RSY+0.3RSX)
LOAD COMB 313 1.0 (D.L +SIDL+ RSZ-0.3RSY-0.3RSX)
LOAD COMB 314 1.0 (D.L +SIDL- RSZ+0.3RSY+0.3RSX)
LOAD COMB 315 1.0 (D.L +SIDL- RSZ+0.3RSY-0.3RSX)
LOAD COMB 316 1.0 (D.L +SIDL- RSZ-0.3RSY+0.3RSX)
LOAD COMB 317 1.0 (D.L +SIDL- RSZ-0.3RSY-0.3RSX)
LOAD COMB 318 1.0 (D.L + SIDL + I.L +RSX+0.3RSY+0.3RSZ)
LOAD COMB 319 1.0 (D.L + SIDL + I.L +RSX+0.3RSY-0.3RSZ)
LOAD COMB 320 1.0 (D.L + SIDL + I.L +RSX-0.3RSY+0.3RSZ)
LOAD COMB 321 1.0 (D.L + SIDL + I.L +RSX-0.3RSY-0.3RSZ)
LOAD COMB 322 1.0 (D.L + SIDL + I.L -RSX+0.3RSY+0.3RSZ)
LOAD COMB 323 1.0 (D.L + SIDL + I.L -RSX+0.3RSY-0.3RSZ)
LOAD COMB 324 1.0 (D.L + SIDL + I.L -RSX-0.3RSY+0.3RSZ)
LOAD COMB 325 1.0 (D.L + SIDL + I.L -RSX-0.3RSY-0.3RSZ)
LOAD COMB 326 1.0 (D.L + SIDL + I.L +RSZ+0.3RSY+0.3RSX)
LOAD COMB 327 1.0 (D.L + SIDL + I.L +RSZ+0.3RSY-0.3RSX)
LOAD COMB 328 1.0 (D.L + SIDL + I.L +RSZ-0.3RSY+0.3RSX)
LOAD COMB 329 1.0 (D.L + SIDL + I.L +RSZ-0.3RSY-0.3RSX)
LOAD COMB 330 1.0 (D.L + SIDL + I.L -RSZ+0.3RSY+0.3RSX)
LOAD COMB 331 1.0 (D.L + SIDL + I.L -RSZ+0.3RSY-0.3RSX)
LOAD COMB 332 1.0 (D.L + SIDL + I.L -RSZ-0.3RSY+0.3RSX)
LOAD COMB 333 1.0 (D.L + SIDL + I.L -RSZ-0.3RSY-0.3RSX)
LOAD COMB 334 0.9 (D. L+SIDL) + 1.0( +RSX+0.3RSY+0.3RSZ)
LOAD COMB 335 0.9 (D. L+SIDL) + 1.0( +RSX+0.3RSY-0.3RSZ)
LOAD COMB 336 0.9 (D. L+SIDL) + 1.0( +RSX-0.3RSY+0.3RSZ)
LOAD COMB 337 0.9 (D. L+SIDL) + 1.0( +RSX-0.3RSY-0.3RSZ)
LOAD COMB 338 0.9 (D. L+SIDL) + 1.0( -RSX+0.3RSY+0.3RSZ)
LOAD COMB 339 0.9 (D. L+SIDL) + 1.0( -RSX+0.3RSY-0.3RSZ)
LOAD COMB 340 0.9 (D. L+SIDL) + 1.0( -RSX-0.3RSY+0.3RSZ)
LOAD COMB 341 0.9 (D. L+SIDL) + 1.0( -RSX-0.3RSY-0.3RSZ)
LOAD COMB 342 0.9 (D. L+SIDL) + 1.0( +RSZ+0.3RSY+0.3RSX)
LOAD COMB 343 0.9 (D. L+SIDL) + 1.0( +RSZ+0.3RSY-0.3RSX)
LOAD COMB 344 0.9 (D. L+SIDL) + 1.0( +RSZ-0.3RSY+0.3RSX)
LOAD COMB 345 0.9 (D. L+SIDL) + 1.0( +RSZ-0.3RSY-0.3RSX)
LOAD COMB 346 0.9 (D. L+SIDL) + 1.0( -RSZ+0.3RSY+0.3RSX)

691477307.xlsx 10 of 15
LOAD COMB 347 0.9 (D. L+SIDL) + 1.0( -RSZ+0.3RSY-0.3RSX)
LOAD COMB 348 0.9 (D. L+SIDL) + 1.0( -RSZ-0.3RSY+0.3RSX)
LOAD COMB 349 0.9 (D. L+SIDL) + 1.0( -RSZ-0.3RSY-0.3RSX)
LOAD COMB 350 1.0 (D.L+SIDL + W.LX)
LOAD COMB 351 1.0 (D.L+SIDL - W.LX)
LOAD COMB 352 1.0 (D.L +SIDL + W.LZ)
LOAD COMB 353 1.0 (D.L +SIDL - W.LZ)
LOAD COMB 354 1.0 (D.L +SIDL + I. L + W.LX)
LOAD COMB 355 1.0 (D.L +SIDL + I. L + W.L-X)
LOAD COMB 356 1.0 (D.L +SIDL + I. L + W.LZ)
LOAD COMB 357 1.0 (D.L +SIDL + I.L + W.L-Z)
LOAD COMB 358 0.9 (D.L+SIDL) +1.0 W.LX
LOAD COMB 359 0.9 (D.L+SIDL) + 1.0 W.L-X
LOAD COMB 360 0.9 (D.L+SIDL) +1.0 W.L.Z
LOAD COMB 361 0.9 (D.L+SIDL) + 1.0 W.L-Z
LOAD COMB 362 1.0 (DL+SIDL +T.L.)
LOAD COMB 363 1.0 DL+1.0 SIDL + l.0 T.L. + 1.0IL

691477307.xlsx 11 of 15
 LOAD COMBINATIONS FOR BUILDINGS HAVING LATERAL LOAD RESISTING ELEMENTS NOT
ORINTED ALONG MUTUALLY ORTHOGONAL HORIZONTAL DIRECTIONS
AS PER INDIAN STANDARDS

Job Name: Project Name

Job #: Project Number

Loads
Dead Load, DL
Live Load LL
Super Imposed Dead Loading SIDL
Snow Load SN
Wind Load WLX
Wind Load WLY
Seismic Load ELX
Seismic Load ELZ
Response Spectrum Load along X RSX Load Case in ETABS
Response Spectrum Load along Y RSY Load Case in ETABS
Response Spectrum Load along Z(Vertical) RSZ (U3 in Load cases)
RSZ SHALL BE CONSIDERED ONLY IN ZONE 4 AND ZONE 5
Temperature Load TL
Fire Tender Loading FT
K1 0.25 (For Live Load <3 KN/m2)
OR
K1 0.5 (For Live Load >=3 KN/m2)
K3 (As per IS 875 Part 2)

FOR FOUNDATION/COLUMN STRENGTH DESIGN (Live Load Reduction factors as per IS875 Part 2)
LOAD COMB 101 1.5 (D. L+SIDL+ K3 I.L) +1.05 FT
LOAD COMB 102 1.5 (D.L +SIDL+ RSX+0.3RSZ)
LOAD COMB 103 1.5 (D.L +SIDL+ RSX-0.3RSZ)
LOAD COMB 104 1.5 (D.L +SIDL- RSX+0.3RSZ)
LOAD COMB 105 1.5 (D.L +SIDL- RSX-0.3RSZ)
LOAD COMB 106 1.5 (D.L +SIDL+ RSY+0.3RSZ)
LOAD COMB 107 1.5 (D.L +SIDL+ RSY-0.3RSZ)
LOAD COMB 108 1.5 (D.L +SIDL- RSY+0.3RSZ)
LOAD COMB 109 1.5 (D.L +SIDL- RSY-0.3RSZ)
LOAD COMB 110 1.2 (D.L + SIDL + K3 I.L +RSX+0.3RSZ)
LOAD COMB 111 1.2 (D.L + SIDL + K3 I.L +RSX-0.3RSZ)
LOAD COMB 112 1.2 (D.L + SIDL + K3 I.L -RSX+0.3RSZ)
LOAD COMB 113 1.2 (D.L + SIDL + K3 I.L -RSX-0.3RSZ)
LOAD COMB 114 1.2 (D.L + SIDL + K3 I.L +RSY+0.3RSZ)
LOAD COMB 115 1.2 (D.L + SIDL + K3 I.L +RSY-0.3RSZ)
LOAD COMB 116 1.2 (D.L + SIDL + K3 I.L -RSY+0.3RSZ)
LOAD COMB 117 1.2 (D.L + SIDL + K3 I.L -RSY-0.3RSZ)
LOAD COMB 118 0.9 (D. L+SIDL) + 1.5( +RSX+0.3RSZ)
LOAD COMB 119 0.9 (D. L+SIDL) + 1.5( +RSX-0.3RSZ)
LOAD COMB 120 0.9 (D. L+SIDL) + 1.5( -RSX+0.3RSZ)
LOAD COMB 121 0.9 (D. L+SIDL) + 1.5( -RSX-0.3RSZ)
LOAD COMB 122 0.9 (D. L+SIDL) + 1.5( +RSY+0.3RSZ)
LOAD COMB 123 0.9 (D. L+SIDL) + 1.5( +RSY-0.3RSZ)

691477307.xlsx 12 of 15
LOAD COMB 124 0.9 (D. L+SIDL) + 1.5( -RSY+0.3RSZ)
LOAD COMB 125 0.9 (D. L+SIDL) + 1.5( -RSY-0.3RSZ)
LOAD COMB 126 1.5 (D.L+SIDL + W.LX)
LOAD COMB 127 1.5 (D.L+SIDL + W.L-X)
LOAD COMB 128 1.5 (D.L +SIDL + W.LY)
LOAD COMB 129 1.5 (D.L +SIDL + W.L-Y)
LOAD COMB 130 1.2 (D.L +SIDL +k3 I. L + W.LX)
LOAD COMB 131 1.2 (D.L +SIDL +k3 I. L + W.L-X)
LOAD COMB 132 1.2 (D.L +SIDL +k3 I. L + W.LY)
LOAD COMB 133 1.2 (D.L +SIDL + k3 I.L + W.L-Y)
LOAD COMB 134 0.9 (D.L+SIDL) +1.5 W.LX
LOAD COMB 135 0.9 (D.L+SIDL) + 1.5 W.L-X
LOAD COMB 136 0.9 (D.L+SIDL) +1.5 W.L.Y
LOAD COMB 137 0.9 (D.L+SIDL) + 1.5 W.L-Y
LOAD COMB 138 1.4 (DL+SIDL +T.L.)
LOAD COMB 139 1.05 DL+1.05 SIDL + l.05 T.L. + 1.275IL

FOR BEAMS DESIGN

LOAD COMB 201 1.5 (D. L+SIDL+ I.L) +1.05 FT
LOAD COMB 202 1.5 (D.L +SIDL+ RSX+0.3RSZ)
LOAD COMB 203 1.5 (D.L +SIDL+ RSX-0.3RSZ)
LOAD COMB 204 1.5 (D.L +SIDL- RSX+0.3RSZ)
LOAD COMB 205 1.5 (D.L +SIDL- RSX-0.3RSZ)
LOAD COMB 206 1.5 (D.L +SIDL+ RSY+0.3RSZ)
LOAD COMB 207 1.5 (D.L +SIDL+ RSY-0.3RSZ)
LOAD COMB 208 1.5 (D.L +SIDL- RSY+0.3RSZ)
LOAD COMB 209 1.5 (D.L +SIDL- RSY-0.3RSZ)
LOAD COMB 210 1.2 (D.L + SIDL + I.L +RSX+0.3RSZ)
LOAD COMB 211 1.2 (D.L + SIDL + I.L +RSX-0.3RSZ)
LOAD COMB 212 1.2 (D.L + SIDL + I.L -RSX+0.3RSZ)
LOAD COMB 213 1.2 (D.L + SIDL + I.L -RSX-0.3RSZ)
LOAD COMB 214 1.2 (D.L + SIDL + I.L +RSY+0.3RSZ)
LOAD COMB 215 1.2 (D.L + SIDL + I.L +RSY-0.3RSZ)
LOAD COMB 216 1.2 (D.L + SIDL + I.L -RSY+0.3RSZ)
LOAD COMB 217 1.2 (D.L + SIDL + I.L -RSY-0.3RSZ)
LOAD COMB 218 0.9 (D. L+SIDL) + 1.5( +RSX+0.3RSZ)
LOAD COMB 219 0.9 (D. L+SIDL) + 1.5( +RSX-0.3RSZ)
LOAD COMB 220 0.9 (D. L+SIDL) + 1.5( -RSX+0.3RSZ)
LOAD COMB 221 0.9 (D. L+SIDL) + 1.5( -RSX-0.3RSZ)
LOAD COMB 222 0.9 (D. L+SIDL) + 1.5( +RSY+0.3RSZ)
LOAD COMB 223 0.9 (D. L+SIDL) + 1.5( +RSY-0.3RSZ)
LOAD COMB 224 0.9 (D. L+SIDL) + 1.5( -RSY+0.3RSZ)
LOAD COMB 225 0.9 (D. L+SIDL) + 1.5( -RSY-0.3RSZ)
LOAD COMB 226 1.5 (D.L+SIDL + W.LX)
LOAD COMB 227 1.5 (D.L+SIDL + W.L-X)
LOAD COMB 228 1.5 (D.L +SIDL + W.LY)
LOAD COMB 229 1.5 (D.L +SIDL +W.L-Y)
LOAD COMB 230 1.2 (D.L +SIDL +I. L + W.LX)
LOAD COMB 231 1.2 (D.L +SIDL +I. L + W.L-X)
LOAD COMB 232 1.2 (D.L +SIDL + I. L + W.LY)
LOAD COMB 233 1.2 (D.L +SIDL + I.L + W.L-Y)
LOAD COMB 234 0.9 (D.L+SIDL) +1.5 W.LX

691477307.xlsx 13 of 15
LOAD COMB 235 0.9 (D.L+SIDL) + 1.5 W.L.-X
LOAD COMB 236 0.9 (D.L+SIDL) +1.5 W.L.Y
LOAD COMB 237 0.9 (D.L+SIDL) + 1.5 W.L.-Y
LOAD COMB 238 1.4 (DL+SIDL +T.L.)
LOAD COMB 239 1.05 DL+1.05 SIDL + l.05 T.L. + 1.275IL

FOR BEARING PRESSURE CHECK

LOAD COMB 301 1.0 (D. L+SIDL+ I.L) +1.0 FT
LOAD COMB 302 1.0 (D.L +SIDL+ RSX+0.3RSZ)
LOAD COMB 303 1.0 (D.L +SIDL+ RSX-0.3RSZ)
LOAD COMB 304 1.0 (D.L +SIDL- RSX+0.3RSZ)
LOAD COMB 305 1.0 (D.L +SIDL- RSX-0.3RSZ)
LOAD COMB 306 1.0 (D.L +SIDL+ RSY+0.3RSZ)
LOAD COMB 307 1.0 (D.L +SIDL+ RSY-0.3RSZ)
LOAD COMB 308 1.0 (D.L +SIDL- RSY+0.3RSZ)
LOAD COMB 309 1.0 (D.L +SIDL- RSY-0.3RSZ)
LOAD COMB 310 1.0 (D.L + SIDL + I.L +RSX+0.3RSZ)
LOAD COMB 311 1.0 (D.L + SIDL + I.L +RSX-0.3RSZ)
LOAD COMB 312 1.0 (D.L + SIDL + I.L -RSX+0.3RSZ)
LOAD COMB 313 1.0 (D.L + SIDL + I.L -RSX-0.3RSZ)
LOAD COMB 314 1.0 (D.L + SIDL + I.L +RSY+0.3RSZ)
LOAD COMB 315 1.0 (D.L + SIDL + I.L +RSY-0.3RSZ)
LOAD COMB 316 1.0 (D.L + SIDL + I.L -RSY+0.3RSZ)
LOAD COMB 317 1.0 (D.L + SIDL + I.L -RSY-0.3RSZ)
LOAD COMB 318 0.9 (D. L+SIDL) + 1.0( +RSX+0.3RSZ)
LOAD COMB 319 0.9 (D. L+SIDL) + 1.0( +RSX-0.3RSZ)
LOAD COMB 320 0.9 (D. L+SIDL) + 1.0( -RSX+0.3RSZ)
LOAD COMB 321 0.9 (D. L+SIDL) + 1.0( -RSX-0.3RSZ)
LOAD COMB 322 0.9 (D. L+SIDL) + 1.0( +RSY+0.3RSZ)
LOAD COMB 323 0.9 (D. L+SIDL) + 1.0( +RSY-0.3RSZ)
LOAD COMB 324 0.9 (D. L+SIDL) + 1.0( -RSY+0.3RSZ)
LOAD COMB 325 0.9 (D. L+SIDL) + 1.0( -RSY-0.3RSZ)
LOAD COMB 326 1.0 (D.L+SIDL + W.LX)
LOAD COMB 327 1.0 (D.L+SIDL - W.LX)
LOAD COMB 328 1.0 (D.L +SIDL + W.LY)
LOAD COMB 329 1.0 (D.L +SIDL - W.LY)
LOAD COMB 330 1.0 (D.L +SIDL + I. L + W.LX)
LOAD COMB 331 1.0 (D.L +SIDL + I. L + W.L-X)
LOAD COMB 332 1.0 (D.L +SIDL + I. L + W.LY)
LOAD COMB 333 1.0 (D.L +SIDL + I.L + W.L-Y)
LOAD COMB 334 0.9 (D.L+SIDL) +1.0 W.LX
LOAD COMB 335 0.9 (D.L+SIDL) + 1.0 W.L-X
LOAD COMB 336 0.9 (D.L+SIDL) +1.0 W.L.Y
LOAD COMB 337 0.9 (D.L+SIDL) + 1.0 W.L-Y
LOAD COMB 338 1.0 (DL+SIDL +T.L.)
LOAD COMB 339 1.0 DL+1.0 SIDL + l.0 T.L. + 1.0IL

691477307.xlsx 14 of 15
 If Building Height is greater than 50m , it is classified as tall building
Codes to be followed
Code of practice for design loads (other than earthquake) for
1 buildings and structures – Unit weights of buildings materials and IS-875 (Part-1)
stored materials
Code of practice for design loads (other than earthquake) for
2 IS-875 (Part 2)
buildings and structures – imposed loads.

Code of practice for design loads (other than earthquake) for

3 IS- 875 (part 3)
buildings and structures – wind loads)

Code of practice for design loads (other than earthquake) for

4 IS-875 (Part 5)
buildings and structures – special loads and load combinations.

Criteria for design earthquake resistant design of structures

5 IS:1893 : 2016
(general provision and buildings).

6 Code of practice for plain and reinforced concrete. IS:456 : 2000

Ductile detailing of reinforced concrete structures subjected to

7 IS:13920 : 2016
seismic forces – code of practice.

8
Criteria for Structural Safety of Tall Buildings IS 16700 : 2017

9 Liquid retaining structures. IS:3370 Part 1,2 & 4

10 Code of practice for general construction in steel. IS: 800

11 Design Aids for Reinforced Concrete to IS 456 SP:16

12 Handbook on Concrete Reinforcement and Detailing SP:34

Code of Practice for Design and Construction of Foundations in

13 IS:1904
Soils – General Requirements

14 Code of Practice for Design and Construction of Raft Foundations IS:2950

15 Code of Practice for Pre-Stressed Concrete IS:1343