Syllabus for the Structural Analysis & Design workshop on ETABS

Total Number of hours: 20

Module 1
Introduction to structural analysis and design, overview of ETABS software, introduction to
menus and icons
Modeling Tools : Geometry creation process; modeling through grids and import (2D & 3D);
property assignment-line and area elements; loadings- dead, live, wind, earthquake,
temperature loads; releases, supports, diaphragms and all definition parameters; checking of
model techniques, advanced modeling options.
3+2=5 Hours
Module 2
Advanced modeling, editing and Importing Tools.
Gravity Analysis: 2D & 3D analysis, checking for warnings and errors, post processing options,
interpretation of results,
Meshing Techniques : Dealing with irregular structures, Auto and Manual Meshing Techniques
Design Aspects: Design of frame elements and interpretation of results
3+2=5 hrs
Module 3
Analysis and design of shear wall system.
An Example of analysis of Flat Slab Structure.
Advanced Analysis Methods in ETABS : Response spectrum, Time History and Pushover Analysis.
Result interpretation and Plotting. Introduction to construction sequence analysis and P-Delta
analysis
3+3=6hrs

Module 4
Introduction to use of steel sections.
A Practical Example of Complete 3D analysis and design of a Multistoried building using ETABS
software.
2+2=4hours