UNIVERSITY OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY, TAXILA

DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL ENGINEERING

Course Title : CE-411 Computer Aided Analysis and Design of Structures

Pre-requisite(s) : Design of Reinforced Concrete and Steel Structures

Credit Hours : 1

Contact Hours : 3

Text Book(s) : 1. ETABS Manual

2. SAP Manual
3. SAFE Manual
4. STAAD PROV Manual

Reference Book(s): 1. The Finite Element Method A Practical Course by

G.R.LIU and S.S.QUEK
Catalog Data:

Introduction to finite element analysis, modeling of plane frame, modeling of floor

structures subjected to area loads, modeling of portal frame, steel structures with
concrete footing, Modeling of load dependent structures where structural condition
changes for different load cases, Application of support displacement load on spaced
frame structure, Modeling of pre-stress loading in a plane frame structure, Modeling
of structures with offset connection, Concrete analysis and design of space frame
structures, Analysis and design of space frame with floor, Flat plats and shear wall
using finite elements, Analysis and design of water retaining structures, Dynamic
analysis (Response spectrum and time history), Analysis of space frame for seismic
loads, Analysis of space frame for wind, Modeling of space frame using mesh
generation command, Modeling of space structures subjected to moving loads,
Analysis and design of space frame structures sitting on all types of foundations,
Modeling of domed cylindrical structures, Analysis of bridge with moving loads,
Frame shear wall interaction, Barrel vaulted structures, Beam and slabs on elastic
foundations, Wall resisting hydrostatic pressures.

Course Objectives:

 To use industry standard softwares in a proficient manner in addition to knowing

the theoretical concepts of structural analysis and design
 To understand the finite element modeling, specification of loads and boundary
conditions, performing analysis and interpretation of results for final analysis and
design using commercial softwares.
Course Learning Outcomes:
At the end of this course, the student will be able

CLO 1: To use industry standard commercial softwares in professional design state of

affairs.
CLO 2: To use modern tools in order to meet the demands of latest technology in the field of
structural engineering.
CLO 3: To gain confidence for analysis and design of real 3D structures using the latest
commercial softwares
CLO 4: To understand the finite element modeling, specification of loads and
boundary conditions, performing analysis and interpretation of results for
analysis and design of structures using commercial softwares

Course Contents:
1. Introduction to Finite Element Analysis
2. Modeling of plane frame,
3. Modeling of floor structures subjected to area loads,
4. Modeling of portal frame, steel structures with concrete footing,
5. Modeling of load dependent structures where structural condition changes for
different load cases,
6. Application of support displacement load on spaced frame structure,
7. Modeling of pre-stress loading in a plane frame structure,
8. Modeling of structures with offset connection,
9. Concrete analysis and design of space frame structures,
10. Analysis and design of space frame with floor,
11. Flat plats and shear wall using finite elements,
12. Analysis and design of water retaining structures,
13. Dynamic analysis (Response spectrum and time history),
14. Analysis of space frame for seismic loads,
15. Analysis of space frame for wind,
16. Modeling of space frame using mesh generation command,
17. Modeling of space structures subjected to moving loads,
18. Analysis and design of space frame structures sitting on all types of foundations,
19. Modeling of domed cylindrical structures,
20. Analysis of bridge with moving loads,
21. Frame shear wall interaction,
22. Barrel vaulted structures,
23. Beam and slabs on elastic foundations,
24. Wall resisting hydrostatic pressures.
 Grading Policy:
Sr. No. Grading % of Total Marks
1 Assignments 20-25
2 Quizzes 15-20
3 Midterm Exam 20
4 Final Exam 40-45
Total 100

Student Learning Outcomes:

Students who pass the course will be able to design miscellaneous and complex structural
elements manually and using commercial industry softwares. Furthermore, they will have
basic understanding of commercial industry software used in the field of structural
engineering.

Course Professional Outcome/Industrial Usage:

Students appreciate the need for becoming good structural engineers capable to design
miscellaneous and complex structural elements manually and using softwares and for
basic understanding of commercial industry software used in the field of structural
engineering.
MAPPING
CLO’s CLO 4
CLO 1 CLO 2 CLO 3
PLO’s
PLO-1
(Engineering Knowledge)
√ √
PLO-2
(Problem Analysis) √ √ √ √
PLO-3
(Design/Development of Solutions) √ √ √ √
PLO-4
(Investigation)
√
PLO-5
(Modern Tool Usage) √ √ √ √
PLO-6
(The Engineer and Society)
PLO-7
(Environment and Sustainability)
PLO-8
(Ethics)
PLO-9
(Individual and Team work)
PLO-10
 (Communication)
PLO-11
(Project Management)
PLO-12
(Lifelong Learning)

CLOs
Assessment CLO-1 CLO-2 CLO-3 CLO-4
Modules

Assignments √ √ √ √
Quizzes √ √ √ √
Midterm Exam √ √ √
Final Exam √ √ √

LABORATORY TEMPLATE

Course Title : CE-411 Computer Aided Analysis and Design of Structures

Pre-requisite(s) : Design of Reinforced Concrete and Steel Structures

Credit Hours : 3

Contact Hours : 3

Text Book(s) : 1. ETABS Manual

2. SAP Manual
3. SAFE Manual
4. STAAD PROV Manual

Reference Book(s): 1. The Finite Element Method A Practical Course by

G.R.LIU and S.S.QUEK

Catalog Data:
 Introduction to ETABS, SAFE,SAP and STAAD PROV. Models; Analysis and
Design in ETABS,SAFE,SAP and STAAD PROV.

Course Objectives:

 To use industry standard softwares in a proficient manner in addition to knowing

the theoretical concepts of structural analysis and design
 To understand the finite element modeling, specification of loads and boundary
conditions, performing analysis and interpretation of results for final analysis and
design using commercial softwares.

Course Learning Outcomes:

At the end of this course, the student will be able

CLO 1: To use industry standard commercial softwares in professional design state of

affairs.
CLO 2: To use modern tools in order to meet the demands of latest technology in the field of
structural engineering.
CLO 3: To gain confidence for analysis and design of real 3D structures using the latest
commercial softwares
CLO 4: To understand the finite element modeling, specification of loads and
boundary conditions, performing analysis and interpretation of results for
analysis and design of structures using commercial softwares
Lab Practicals:
Sr. No. Lab Practicals
1 Introduction and tutorial learning of ETABS
2 Modeling of 2D planer RC frame using ETABS
3 Modeling of 3D Space RC frame using ETABS
4 Modeling of shell and frame elements using ETABS
5 Modeling of four storey RC frame structures for 100 ft x 100 ft plot using
ETABS
6 Modeling of floors and gravity floor loads for the concrete and steel structures
7 Modeling and analysis of concrete and steel structure for gravity loads
8 Study and modeling of structure for combination of gravity loads according to
ACI Code
9 Study and modeling of structure for combination of gravity and seismic loads
according to UBC 97
 10 Study and modeling of structure for combination of gravity and wind loads
according to ASCE
11 Analysis and design of six storey building using static lateral force procedure
method for seismic loading
12 Analysis and design of six storey building using response spectrum and time
history for seismic loading
13 Introduction to SAFE
14 Transferring ETABS files to SFAE for analysis and design of floors slabs
15 Transferring ETABS files to SFAE for analysis and design of foundations
16 Introduction to SAP and Staad Prov
17 Analysis and design of water retaining structures
18 Analysis and design of bridges
Grading Guidelines:
Sr. No. Grading % of Total Marks
1 Practice 40
2 Mid-Term Exam 20
3 Final Exam 40
Total 100
Student Learning Outcomes:
Students who pass the course will be able to design miscellaneous and complex structural
elements manually and using commercial industry softwares. Furthermore, they will have
basic understanding of commercial industry software used in the field of structural
engineering.

Course Professional Outcome/Industrial Usage:

Students appreciate the need for becoming good structural engineers capable to design
miscellaneous and complex structural elements manually and using softwares and for
basic understanding of commercial industry software used in the field of structural
engineering.
MAPPING
CLO’s CLO 4
CLO 1 CLO 2 CLO 3
PLO’s
PLO-1
(Engineering Knowledge)
√ √
PLO-2
(Problem Analysis) √ √ √ √
 PLO-3
(Design/Development of Solutions) √ √ √ √
PLO-4
(Investigation)
√
PLO-5
(Modern Tool Usage) √ √ √ √
PLO-6
(The Engineer and Society)
PLO-7
(Environment and Sustainability)
PLO-8
(Ethics)
PLO-9
(Individual and Team work)
PLO-10
(Communication)
PLO-11
(Project Management)
PLO-12
(Lifelong Learning)

CLOs
Assessment CLO-1 CLO-2 CLO-3 CLO-4
Modules

Assignments √ √ √ √
Quizzes √ √ √ √
Midterm Exam √ √ √
Final Exam √ √ √