Course Overview
Start with SAP2000 and become able to build up 3D structural models for structural analysis and design. Master the process through hands-on computer workshop facilitated by professional engineer and learn how to verify and interpret the outputs correctly.
Indicative Course Contents
Overview of the computer software
- Object Based Graphical Interface. Coordinate systems.
- Material properties. Types elements. Joint constraints. Supports conditions. Loading and displacement. Types of analysis.
- Display and output.
- Capability and limitations of the software.
Analysis and design of simple structures
Idealization and modeling of structure for structural analysis. Loading, dead load, moving load, and lateral wind load. Perform static analysis and time history analysis. Interpretation of outputs: deflection, internal force distributions, mode of vibration, and frequency. Member selection and optimization.
Target Audience
- Civil Engineering students
- Engineers interested in structural programs
Course Objectives
The objective of the course in to acquaint the students with the structural analysis using structural analysis program SAP 2000. And to analyze skeleton reinforced concrete/steel structures using SAP 2000 such as traditional buildings and to acquaint the students with the structural analysis using structural analysis program SAP 2000.
Course Content
- Introduction to SAP 2000.
- Analysis of 2D Structures.
- Analysis of R.C. Structures.
- Analysis of steel structures.
- Analysis of Shallow foundations.
- Analysis of Flooring Systems.
- Analysis of Deep (pile) foundations.
- Examples on Analysis of traditional building.
- Analysis of flat slabs.
- Analysis of stairs.
- Analysis of raft foundations.
Prerequisites
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Students should have SAP2000 Software.
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Students should be dedicated when taking this course.
The course is directed to:
- Civil engineering students
- Engineers interested in structural software
General objective:
The SAP course aims to enable learners and trainees to design, draw and analyze metal structures. The course deals with structural analysis of metal structures and buildings.
First lecture:
Introduction- Importance of using structural analysis and design software
What is SAP?
Monitor components (SAP 2000)
Analysis components
- Data entry
- Processing
- Reading results
Analysis component for SAP
- Modeling
- Geometric layouts
- Cross section
- Support
- Loading
- Analyzing
- Reading results
Second lecture:
- Generate a 2D model
- Generate a 3D model
Third lecture:
integrated building
Definition of materials and elements (pillars – columns – tiles – shear walls..etc)
Fourth lecture:
Definition of Load System
View results
- Stresses
- Shearing
- Axial force
- Bending moment
- Deflection
Element Design
- Columns
- Beams
- Shear walls
- Slabs
Fifth lecture:
- Columns
- Beams
- Shear walls
- Slabs
Sixth lecture:
Definition of materials and elements (pillars – columns – tiles – shear walls..etc)
Seventh lecture:
Definition Load System
Eighth lecture:
View results
- Stresses
- Shearing
- Axial force
- Bending moment
- Deflection
Ninth lecture:
Element Design
- Columns
- Beams
- Shear walls
- Slabs
