Description
In this course, you will learn SAP2000 software, a worldwide structural analysis & design software, starting from the basic modeling techniques in SAP2000 to exploring many available advanced options, techniques, tools, and guides for steel, cold-form steel, and aluminum structural design with hands-on parallel exercises for clearer concepts and understanding like no other. The course is prepared with extreme care considering the best sequence of steps and topics for easy and proper learning. Although the course is focused on SAP2000, the structural design concepts and steps are using AISC/ANSI design code and ASCE loading code for references of parameters. The course focuses on the design practice and knowledge utilized on a professional level worldwide. Here is a brief syllabus for the course: Introduction to SAP2000 (User Interface, viewing options, definitions of keywords, shortcuts, tools, and tips)SAP2000 Basics (Difference between shell thin, thick membrane, Rigid & Semi-rigid diaphragm, Import grids, Concept of the envelope with exerciseDefining Structural Properties (Define Grids circular and rectangular), Define Material & frame member sections, Define shell sections)Modeling Tools (Draw/replicate/viewing tools, hide/unhide elements with exercise, auto/manual meshing of slab and wall, Model reviewing options)Additional Modelling tools (2D Truss & Frames, 3D- 40 story building model, Creating selection groups, Merge multiple models)Importing models from Tekla/Revit/Autocad to SAP2000Removing warnings and errors from the modelApplying Loading (Define & assign load patterns, load cases, load combinations, seismic loads, wind loads, mass source, and diaphragms)General Analysis & Design (Code preferences, Analysis results (Forces, deformation & stresses), Modal Analysis)Steel Beams & Columns DesignCold-Formed Steel Frame DesignAluminum Frame DesignServiceability and Irregularities (Seismic/Wind drift checks & limitations)Linear Dynamic Analysis (Introduction, Response spectrum analysis, scaling of base shear, concepts, analysis procedure & results)
