Course Overview

This advanced course focuses on the design and analysis of high-rise buildings using ETABS. You'll learn specialized techniques for modeling, analyzing, and designing tall structures with complex structural systems like shear walls, core walls, outriggers, and transfer systems.

Course Curriculum

1 Architectural & Input Preparation
  • Interpreting Architectural Drawings for High-Rise Projects
  • Setting Up Grids, Story Data (including typical, podium, and terrace levels)
  • Importing CAD Plans for Large Projects
  • Defining Materials (High-Strength Concrete, Grade Fe 500D/550D Steel)
  • Defining Advanced Section Properties (Shear Walls, Core Walls, Outriggers, Transfer Girders)
  • Diaphragms & Pier Labels for Core-Wall Assignments
2 High-Rise Structural Modeling
  • Modeling Columns, Beams, Slabs (Flat Slab, PT Slab option introduction)
  • Modeling Shear Walls & Core-Wall Systems
  • Modeling Basement Walls & Retaining Walls
  • Assigning Rigid Zones, End Offsets & Stiffness Modifications
  • Modeling Transfer Floors, Outrigger & Belt Truss Systems
  • Defining Expansion/Separation Joints for Tall Structures
  • Mass Irregularities and Vertical Discontinuity Handling
3 Load Definition & Advanced Load Cases
  • Gravity Loads: DL, SIDL, LL, Staircase, Lift, OHWT, Fire Tender
  • Lateral Loads:
  • - Earthquake Loads (IS 1893:2016 -- High-Rise Provisions)
  • - Wind Loads (IS 875 Part 3 -- Tall Building Wind Effects, Dynamic Wind Analysis)
  • - Seismic Weight Calculations for G+30 Structures
  • Dynamic Analysis Setup:
  • - Response Spectrum Analysis
  • - Time History Analysis (for tall buildings)
  • Load Combinations: Serviceability (deflection, drift) + Ultimate Limit States
4 Advanced Analysis Setup
  • P-Delta & Geometric Nonlinearity for Tall Structures
  • Rigid Diaphragm vs Semi-Rigid Diaphragm (for tall towers)
  • Torsional Irregularity & Vertical Irregularity Checks
  • Modal Participation & Mode Combination Methods
  • Base Shear Scaling for High-Rise Models
  • Storey Drift, Storey Shear & Storey Displacement Checks
  • Performance-Based Seismic Design (PBSD) -- Introduction
  • Time Period vs Height Comparisons
5 Design Iterations & Optimization
  • Preliminary Column & Core-Wall Sizing
  • Iterative Beam & Slab Design
  • Shear Wall Thickness & Reinforcement Adjustments
  • Outrigger Optimization for Drift Control
  • Serviceability Checks:
  • - Drift ≤ H/500 (IS requirement for tall buildings)
  • - Acceleration checks for comfort
  • Iterative Redesign (based on drift, base shear, reinforcement limits)
6 Final Design & Detailing
  • Column & Core-Wall Rebar Layouts
  • Beam Reinforcement (Flexure, Shear, Torsion)
  • Slab & Flat Slab Reinforcement
  • Shear Wall Detailing (boundary elements, confinement)
  • Foundation Design Loads (for Raft/Pile Foundation modeling in SAFE)
  • Exporting ETABS Model to RCDC for Detailed Drawings (Columns, Beams, Slabs, Shear Walls)
7 Advanced Topics / Case Studies
  • Case Study 1: G+30 RCC Residential Tower (with Shear Wall-Core System)
  • Case Study 2: G+20 Office Tower with Flat Slab + PT Slab
  • Case Study 3: Introduction of Outrigger-Belt Truss System for Tall Buildings
  • Case Study 4: Seismic Performance Check using Time History
  • Case Study 5: Wind Tunnel vs IS Code Wind Load Comparison
  • Final Project: Complete design of a high-rise building

Course Fee

₹19,999
  • 8 weeks of advanced training
  • 35+ hours of video content
  • 5 detailed case studies
  • Certificate of completion
  • ETABS templates for high-rise design
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Course Instructor

Course Instructor

DESIGN ENGINEER

Structural Engineer with 8+ years of experience in high-rise building design and analysis.

Prerequisites

  • ETABS Mastery Course or equivalent experience
  • Understanding of structural engineering principles
  • Basic knowledge of RCC and steel design