JUNIOR DESIGN ENGINEER

3D MODELLING OF STRUCTURES

Presentation by :
SatyaVani Projects and Consultants Pvt. Ltd.
A- 203, Kushal Towers, Khairatabad, Hyderabad – 500 004.
Tel: +91 40 39804646, e-Mail: drk@satyavaniindia.com
INTRODUCTION
 A structure is a system of interconnected parts assembled in
a stable configuration to support external loads acting on it.

 The structural members are connected together by providing

different types of joints or supports.

 Types of supports - pin-jointed or hinged, roller support and

fixed support.

 Elements of a building structure - beams, columns, slabs,

walls, footings, stairs, etc..
3D MODELLING OF STRUCTURES
 Is a mathematical representation model of
the physical structure in three dimensions
with the help of specialized software.

 Shall be developed judiciously based on

the architectural inputs & MEP services.

 3D model shall represent properly the

spatial distribution of the mass & stiffness
of various structural components.
3D MODELLING OF STRUCTURES
 Model shall consist of interconnected
structural components configured with
appropriate joints / support conditions/
specifications.

 Developing 3D model of structure by any

of the manual methods is lengthy,
cumbersome & tedious.

 Hence, it is essential to rely on

computerized programs / software for
creating 3D model of any structure.
SOFTWARE FOR 3D MODELLING OF STRUCTURE
 STAAD – PRO

 ETABS

 STRAP

 Tekla Structures

 SAP / ANSYS / RISA etc.

Among the above software, Staad-Pro & Etabs are more popular.
INTRODUCTION – STAAD PRO

 STAAD PRO.is a structural design program software.

 It is used for 3D model generation, Analysis and design of any structure.

 It supports steel, concrete and timber design codes

HISTORY OF STAAD PRO

 STAAD.Pro was originally developed by Research Engineers

International in Yorba Linda ,CA.

 In late 2005, Research Engineer International was bought by

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ADVANTAGES OF STAAD PRO
 Cover all aspects of structural engineering

 Broad spectra of design codes i.e. National & International

 Quality assurance

 Comprehensive Reports & documentation

CODE CONSIDERATIONS- RCC BUILDINGS
IS 875-Code of Practice for design loads (other than earthquake) for Buildings
and structures ( All parts )

IS 1893 -Criteria for earthquake resistant design of structure Foundations

IS 456 -Code of Practice for plain and reinforced concrete

*NOTE-LATEST EDITION OF THE ABOVE CODES ARE USED

 STRUCTURAL ELEMENTS

 Line elements – 2 noded Ex: Beam, Column etc.

 Plate elements - 3 or 4 noded Ex: Slab, Shear Wall etc.

 Solid elements – 4 to 8 noded Ex: Block foundation

IN STAAD..
 Node becomes Joint ,it has a number and xyz coordinates

 Beam becomes Member, it has a number and nodes at its ends

 Plate becomes Element, it has a number and nodes at its corners

 Solid becomes solid, it has a number and nodes at its corners

PROCEDURE Model
generation
& analysis

Input geometry

Input properties

Input specifications,
supports

Input loadings

Specify analysis type

Run analysis

View and verify results

Design
BEFORE WE START THE BUILDING
MODELLING…
 STUDY THE ARCHITECTURAL DRAWING THOROUGHLY

 FIX THE COLUMN LOCATION/POSTION

 CONFIGURE BEAM FRAMING LAYOUT FOR ALL FLOORS

STUDYING THE ARCHITECTURAL DRAWING
FIXING THE COLUMN POSITION/LOCATION
BEAM FRAMING LAYOUT
GETTING STARTED- STAAD. PRO CONNECT EDITION
OVER VIEW OF STAAD PRO WINDOW
BASICS
VARIOUS TYPES OF CURSORS

 NODE CURSOR
 BEAM CURSOR
 PLATE CURSOR
 SOLID CURSOR
 GEOMETRY CURSOR
 LOAD CURSOR
 MEMBERS CURSOR
 PLATES AND SOLIDS CURSOR
TOOLS USED
 All these options are used to view the
structure from various sides

 Rotations can be done by using the

rotation options
TOOLS USED

 To view the 3D view of the structure

 To zoom the whole structure and return

to the previous view
STAAD PRO
SHORTCUT KEYS
STAAD PRO SHORTCUTS – USE WITH “SHIFT”

shift+k show nodes shift+d shows dimensions

shift+n node numbers
shift+f floor loading
shift+s shows supports
shift+g diagram information
shift+e beam starting and end points
shift+h wind load contribution
shift+r release provided
shift+t plate orientations shift+l master and slave nodes
shift+w wind load shift+x property assigned
shift+y floor loads
shift+j property reference number
shift+i origin of model
local axis of individual shift+b beam number
shift+o
members
shift+m material assigned
shift+p plate number
shift+a specifications of beam shift+c display solid number
use with "ctrl" and "shift" keys:-

shift+ctrl+t surface orientation

shift+ctrl+p surface number

shift+ctrl+a display axis window

shift+ctrl+g design group

shift+ctrl+b  design brief

shift+ctrl+e design brief

use with "ctrl" key
ctrl+1 section outline
ctrl+2 solid section
ctrl+4 render
ctrl+0 no outline
ctrl+o open file
ctrl+p print file
ctrl+s save  file
ctrl+g define group dialog box
ctrl+z undo
ctrl+c copy
ctrl+v paste
ctrl+y redo
ctrl+n run structural wizard
f9/ctrl+f5 run analysis
SOME OTHER SHORTCUTS

alt+v+v view selected objects only

alt+f4 close

f2 move

f4 change orientation

f1 help

f5 check syntax in staad editor

f12 view animation in full screen

3D MODELLING OF A STRUCTURE
How to start?...
1.Click on
Geometry

3.Here various
models are
2.Click on available
structure
wizard

3.Here various types of

structures are available
under each model
divisions
PROPERTY ASSIGNING
 providing the dimensions for beams and columns etc.,

1.Click on
‘specification’

2.Click on
‘define’
SUPPORTS 1.Click on
supports

2.Click on
‘create’

3.Add supports
here
LOAD CASES TO BE ADDED

 DEAD LOADS

 LIVE LOADS

 SEISMIC LOADS

 WIND LOADS
After creating various load cases we have to assign them to the
structure. For this we have to first select that part of the structure
on which load has to be assigned and then assign it to that part

1.Click here to
add load case
details
In case of structure subjected to wind and earthquake forces wind and seismic
definitions need to be provided After providing these only the load cases
should be entered

1.Click here to
add wind and eq
defn
Load combination has to be added

2.Click here to
add load
combination

1.Click here
ANALYSIS IN STAAD
After, all the above stated steps structure has to be analysed. Analysis of a
structure means to find out the reactions and displacements and deflection
at various nodes of a structure. After analysis we are able to see shear
moment and deflection for each member

1.You can run the

analysis here!
After performing analysis window which contains a report of
analysis gets opened. This window shows the warning and errors
which might have occurred
In the post processing mode we are able to be see the reactions,
displacement ,deflections, shear force and bending moments for
various members
FY-SFD
MY-BMD
SFD-FZ
BMD-MZ
VIEW AND VERIFY RESULTS
DESIGN
 After the analysis, a structure has to be designed to carry loads
acting on it, considering a certain factor of safety.

 In India structures are designed by using various Indian codes for

both concrete and steel structures.

 The design in STAAD.Pro support over 70 international codes and

over 20 U.S. codes in 7 languages.

 After designing the structure it is again analysed and results of

analysis for each beam and column is shown in output file
 CONCLUSION

 Staad pro is widely used by most of the organization for their construction needs.

 Unfortunately , well skilled staad pro engineers are very hard to search.

 By attending this STAAD.Pro session we were able to learn various feature of

STAAD.Pro which will be very helpful in the near future.
 ASSIGNMENT NO 5
Prepare a step by step procedure for the 3D analysis of a structure and
develop a process flow diagram for the same.

The assignment should be sent by mail in the following format,

Subject: SIE Online Training Course Junior Design Engineer
Your Registered Mobile No. 98******24-YOUR NAME-SIEJDE-XX
(XX – Assignment No.)
Email : sieoc.jde@gmail.com
Thank you