STAAD PRO Course Syllabus

Module 1: Introduction to STAAD.Pro

• Overview of structural analysis and design principles.
• Introduction to STAAD.Pro interface and tools.
• Setting up units, grids, and project environment.

Module 2: Structural Modeling

• Creating 2D and 3D structural models.
• Defining beams, columns, plates, and surfaces.
• Assigning material properties and section profiles.

Module 3: Loading and Analysis

• Defining load cases: Dead, live, wind, and seismic loads.
• Applying point, distributed, and combination loads.
• Analyzing structures for static and dynamic forces.

Module 4: Structural Design

• Designing with steel, RCC, and composite materials.
• Code-compliant design using international standards (e.g., IS, ACI).
• Optimizing structural members for cost and efficiency.

Module 5: Advanced Analysis

• Wind and seismic load simulation.
• Buckling and stability analysis.
• Dynamic analysis: Response spectrum and time history methods.

Module 6: Foundation Design

• Isolated, combined, and mat foundation design.
• Integration with STAAD Foundation Advanced.
• Soil-structure interaction concepts.

Module 7: Advanced Features and Customization

• Parametric modeling and optimization.
• Using load envelopes and reduction techniques.

Module 8: Real-World Projects

• Residential and commercial building design.
• Steel structure design for industrial sheds.
• Foundation design for towers and equipment.

Module 9: Report Generation and Documentation

• Creating detailed analysis and design reports.
• Customizing output for client and project needs.
• Exporting and sharing project data.

Module 10: Career Enhancement

• Best practices for structural design and analysis.
• Portfolio building with course projects.