STAAD Pro Course Overview
STAAD Pro is a structural analysis and design software used primarily in civil engineering. It allows engineers to design, analyze, and optimize structural elements efficiently. STAAD Pro is used for steel, concrete, and timber designs, ensuring safety and compliance with international codes.
STAAD Pro Course Outline
1. STAAD Pro Essentials
- Introduction to STAAD Pro: Overview of interface, navigation, and project setup.
- Structural Modeling: Creating beams, columns, plates, and trusses; assigning properties and materials.
- Load Application: Applying static, live, wind, seismic, and other loads to the structure.
- Structural Analysis: Running analysis for different load conditions and interpreting results.
- Designing Structural Components: Design of concrete and steel components following relevant codes.
- Optimization and Validation: Techniques to optimize structure design and validate safety.
Assessment and Certification (50 Marks)
- Practical Project (20 Marks):
- Analyze and design a basic structure with applied loads.
- Objective Test (30 Marks):
- Multiple-choice questions on STAAD Pro’s tools, commands, and key principles.
After passing, students receive a Certificate of Completion, demonstrating their skills in structural design using STAAD Pro, valuable for careers in civil and structural engineering.
