Time Schedule for Designing

Structural Element Type Prerequisites Software Methodology Compliance / Discrepancy Revsion Verification Schedule Final Submission Total Time
Villa Design (B+G+1)
Studying Architectural Drawings Layering structural elements
1 Architectural Layout n/a Developing a virtual understanding of AutoCAD Setting each floor at UCS (actual) None None Yes None None
the structure Exporting .dxf
20 - 30 mins 45 - 60 mins n/a n/a 10 - 15 mins n/a n/a 80 - 115 mins

Defining materials, sections, loads

Drawing structural objects on the model
Creating load combinations, meshes, diaphgrams
Importing .dxf for each floor
2 Frame Analysis Any ETABS Assigning labels, loads, restraints Yes Yes Yes None None
Checking Model and fixing out discrepancies
Analysis of model
Designing concrete section and shear wall

5 - 15 mins 60 - 180 mins 0 - 60 mins 0 - 30 mins 0 - 20 mins n/a n/a 70 - 315 mins
Use excel sheet to design column
Frame Analysis using ETABS Manually
ETABS Satisfying 1-2% area of steel condition Yes
3 Columns Any Designated places for columns Yes Yes ETABS Detailer Consult Engr.
Prokon Selecting appropriate bars (AutoCAD)
Loads Prokon
Selecting shear ties
5 - 15 mins 30 - 60 mins 0 - 15 mins 0 - 10 mins 20-60 mins 30 - 60 mins 5 - 10 mins 90 - 230 mins
Draw design strips for each m. in both directions
Verify materials, sections and loads
Defining combinations; LT-1, LT-2, LT-3
Run analysis and design
Importing .f2k file ETABS Model Prokon Yes
4 Slabs Any SAFE Check (LT-1 - LT-2) + LT-3 < L/180 Yes Yes Consult Engr.
Story loads only SAFE Detailer (AutoCAD)
Display slab design
Select a uniform mesh and then determine other
reinforcements required.

5 - 15 mins 30 - 60 mins 0 - 20 mins 0 - 15 mins 20 - 60 mins 40 - 70 mins 5 - 10 mins 100 - 250 mins

Verify materials, sections and loads

Checking load combinations
Running analysis and design
Manually
Importing .f2k file ETABS Model Display beam design Yes
5 Beam Any SAFE Yes Yes SAFE Detailer Consult Engr.
Story loads only Use excel sheets and select appropriate reinforcements (AutoCAD)
Prokon
satisfying min. and max. steel ratios
Design beams, add torsional and compression
reinforcements even if not required

2 - 5 mins 15 - 40 mins 0 - 20 mins 0 - 15 mins 20 - 60 mins 40 - 70 mins 5 - 10 mins 77 - 220 mins

Choosing an example from BASE.exe
Isolated Design service loads from ETABS
Altering the values as per our requirement Manually Yes
6 Footings & Rectifying Prokon license information Prokon Yes Yes Consult Engr.
Designing selected footing Consult Engr. (AutoCAD)
Combined (date rectification)
Choosing preferrable bars and spacing
10 - 20 mins 30 - 60 mins 0 - 30 mins 0 - 30 mins 30 - 60 mins 60 - 90 mins 5 - 10 mins 135 - 300 mins
Defining materials and raft slab section
Drawing slab encompassing the whole outline
Defining soil subgrade properties
Importing Base floor from ETABS Yes
7 Footings Raft SAFE Defining depth and other footing requirements Yes Yes Consult with Engr. Consult Engr.
Verifying joint loads (AutoCAD)
Analysis and design
Setting out a uniform mesh and then checking for
further reinforcements if required.
10 - 20 mins 40 - 80 mins 0 - 20 mins 20 - 40 mins 30 - 60 mins 5 - 15 mins 5 - 10 mins 110 - 245 mins

Notes: 662 - 1675 mins

1. There should not be any considerable differences amongst the structural elements' sizes, reinforcements, etc. Any such anamoly would most likely indicate unequal distribution of loads due to architectural discrepancies. ~ 11 - 28 hrs
2. Shear wall and tie-beams are not designed in ETABS, they should be accounted for separately.
3. No structural element shall be assigned on mere conjecture or without a reliable source backing up its application in accordance to the code.
4. All ACI codes and provisions should be upheld and rechecked once before the final submission.
5. Verification of architectural aspects and maintaining conformity with other services.
6. Always consult Sr. engr. for any unavoidable discrepancies and for the verification of your designed elements.
7. Do not hassle with engineers or draftsmen of other services, rather inform your seniors and let them resolve the issue.