ETABS – Professional Course in Structural Analysis & Design

Duration: 3–6 Months (Depending on Mode of Study)

Eligibility: Diploma / Degree in Civil Engineering or related field

MODULE 1: Introduction to ETABS

• Overview of ETABS and its applications in structural engineering
• Understanding ETABS interface, toolbars, and workspace
• Project setup: Units, grid systems, story data, and numbering
• Introduction to modeling workflow and best practices

Learning Outcome:

• Familiarity with ETABS interface and project setup
• Ability to create initial building framework

MODULE 2: Structural Modeling

• Modeling 2D and 3D structures
• Defining structural elements: beams, columns, slabs, walls, foundations
• Material properties and cross-section assignments
• Assigning diaphragms and rigid floor systems
• Introduction to meshing techniques for slabs and walls
• Grouping and labeling of structural elements

Practical Tasks:

• Model a multi-story building in ETABS
• Assign properties and verify model integrity

Learning Outcome:

• Ability to create accurate structural models ready for analysis

MODULE 3: Load Definitions & Applications

• Types of loads in building design: dead, live, wind, seismic, and temperature loads
• Creating load patterns and combinations as per design codes
• Applying gravity, lateral, and dynamic loads
• Introduction to seismic load application using IS 1893 or equivalent
• Wind load application and code-based lateral forces

Practical Tasks:

• Assign loads to multi-story building model
• Generate load combinations and check for completeness

Learning Outcome:

• Ability to define and apply all essential loads accurately for structural analysis

MODULE 4: Structural Analysis

• Linear static analysis of building models
• Dynamic analysis: Modal, Response Spectrum Analysis
• P-Delta effects and lateral stability checks
• Understanding output data: displacements, moments, shear, reactions
• Interpreting analysis results for design decisions

Practical Tasks:

• Run static and dynamic analyses for building model
• Extract results for member forces, deflections, and base reactions

Learning Outcome:

• Competence in performing and interpreting ETABS analysis results

MODULE 5: RCC Design (Concrete Structures)

• Design of beams, columns, slabs, and shear walls as per IS 456 / Eurocode
• Reinforcement detailing: cover, spacing, bar sizing
• Load combination checks for design adequacy
• Automated design in ETABS and review of design output
• Generation of design reports

Practical Tasks:

• Design RCC structural members for a multi-storey building
• Prepare reinforcement schedules and design summary

Learning Outcome:

• Ability to perform RCC design using ETABS for practical projects

MODULE 6: Steel Design (Basics)

• Steel frame modeling for industrial buildings
• Member assignments: beams, columns, braces
• Section properties and steel material definition
• Steel member design and checks (IS 800 / equivalent)
• Interpretation of ETABS steel design output

Practical Tasks:

• Model and design a steel frame building
• Extract design and detailing reports

Learning Outcome:

• Knowledge of basic steel design using ETABS for structural applications

MODULE 7: Drawings & Documentation

• Generating structural drawings from ETABS model
• Plan, elevation, and cross-section extraction
• Detailing reinforcement and annotations
• Quantity extraction for material estimation
• Creation of design and analysis reports for submission

Practical Tasks:

• Generate complete drawing sets and design reports
• Prepare professional documentation suitable for client submission

Learning Outcome:

• Ability to produce professional-quality structural drawings and reports

MODULE 8: Capstone / Real-Time Project

• Modeling, analysis, and design of a real-world multi-storey building
• Assigning loads and combinations
• Performing RCC/steel member design
• Extraction of drawings, quantities, and reports
• Presentation of project outcomes and learnings

Learning Outcome:

• Apply theoretical knowledge to practical, industry-standard structural projects
• Demonstrate end-to-end competency in ETABS modeling, analysis, design, and documentation

COURSE OUTCOMES

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

• Model multi-storey buildings accurately using ETABS
• Apply loads, analyze structural behavior, and interpret results
• Design RCC and steel members as per applicable codes
• Generate professional structural drawings and design reports
• Execute real-time building design projects ready for industry application

CAREER PATHWAYS

• Structural Design Engineer
• RCC / Steel Design Engineer
• ETABS Modeling Specialist
• Site Design Engineer / Coordinator
• Structural Draftsman