Overview
Our steel structure design course is structured to provide the participants with the skills and knowledge to design safe and cost-efficient steel structures. Become an expert in using STAAD Pro, a popular design software for designing structures. Enroll in Engineering Design Qatar’s steel design course to become job-ready and stand out in the job market.
Summary of Steel Structure & STAAD Pro
STAAD Pro, developed by Bentley Systems, is one of the most used software tools for designing all types of structures, including bridges, towers, and all types of buildings. Our steel structure course provides theoretical knowledge and hands-on practical training to use this versatile software tool for creating 3D models and making detailed analyses.
The objective of the STAAD Pro steel design course is to enable the trainees to create precise 2D drawings and 3D models with the software.
What will you learn
You will learn to create, analysing, and interpret 2D and 3D structural models. You will be able to prepare reports and documents using the outputs.
In-Depth Course Syllabus for STAAD Pro Course
The design of steel structures syllabus includes:
Gain an overview of the steel structures, their importance, pros, cons, types, and behavior.
Know the fundamentals of structural engineering, the types of loads, load calculations, and the types of structures.
Understand the basics of STAAD Pro, its user interface of the software and learn its navigation.
Study the analysis and modeling methods supported in STAAD Pro.
Have a basic understanding of the codes and standards in steel design
Learn about structural systems and their types, and steel building systems.
Understand framed structural systems, portal frames, truss systems, and lateral load systems.
Study the gravity load path and the lateral load path.
Know local and global stability to assess the stability of the structure
Discover the factors influencing the selection of structural systems
Understand the best practices and standards of structural modeling.
Learn how to import geometry, create grids and patterns, and model trusses, slabs, walls, and frames.
Find out how to assign member specifications, materials properties, releases, sections, and offsets.
Know the types of assignments, such as dead, live, and wind loads. Study the creation of load combinations according to codes.
Practical training on modeling trusses and frames, and in assigning results.
Discover the types of structural analysis, like buckling analysis, dynamic analysis, linear static analysis, and P-Delta analysis, and understand why structural analysis is important
Know the methods of analysis and the load application techniques with STAAD Pro.
Find out how to interpret the results of analysis, identify the flaws, and allow deflections as per the code.
Understand the validation of models, identification of errors, checking of instability, and verification of load paths.
Practical exercises in analysing truss systems, steel portal frames, and wind loads.
Learn about the design of tension members like angles, rods, bars, and shears.
Understand the design of compression members, like buckling modes, single columns, and built-up columns
Study the design of flexural members, beam-column members, and beams
Know the design of trusses, plate elements, composite beams, and industrial building components
Hands-on training in designing all structures
Find out how to calculate dead loads with different methods
Learn the calculation of live loads and how to apply them in STAAD.
Discover the calculation of wind loads, snow loads, impact loads, and seismic loads
Study the various load combinations and load application techniques
Practical exercises in load calculations
Know geometry creation from basic to advanced using STAAD Pro
Understand the assignment of material and section properties to different structural elements
Find out how to define member specifications and create structural subsystems
Learn about editing models using the checker tools
Practical sessions in model generation
Know the importance of structural optimization and the role of STAAD Pro in optimization
Find out how to remove the extra weight, reduce redundancy, and select economical sections for member optimization
Learn the optimization of the load path by improving structural framing and eliminating weak links
Study the optimization of industrial structures and seismic efficiency.
Essential Skills You Will Acquire
- You will gain the skills of creating 2D and 3D models with STAAD Pro from the steel connection design course.
- Become proficient in designing steel members and structural elements after completing the structural design course.
- Acquire skills in structural optimization and model verification
- Develop the ability to identify errors in modeling
- Gain expertise in preparing reports and summaries
Career Scope in Steel Structure and STAAD Pro Course
The skills for designing and analyzing steel structures are in demand these days because of the growth in the construction and infrastructure industry. Multiple job opportunities are waiting in different sectors for those who have mastered structural steel design. Steel structural engineering courses ensure career growth and high salaries.
You can pursue diverse roles like structural designer, design engineer, structural engineer, structural design consultant, and structural project manager. The job prospects are high in construction companies, real estate, structural design companies, government projects like bridges and metro, oil & gas companies, and infrastructure companies after completing the pipe rack design course.
Who Can Enroll?
Professional civil and structural engineers who want to update their knowledge and upgrade their skills in structural design with STAAD Pro can enroll in steel construction courses. Fresh graduates and diploma holders in civil and structural engineering can also join the course. Architects and design technicians who want to master their skills in modeling and designing can enroll.
Why Choose Us?
Engineering Design Qatar is an acclaimed institute renowned for its technical courses. You should join it for the steel structural engineering courses for its
- Comprehensive steel structure syllabus covering all essential topics
- Hands-on training by experienced and expert trainers
- Placement support and career guidance
- Flexible class schedules
- A valuable certificate after completing the course
Enroll in our Steel Structure and STAAD Pro course to start your career as a structural designer. Apply for the course now. Fill up the details and submit them. If you have any doubts, contact the support team.
FAQs
Yes, it covers all the latest features and includes all recent updates. The course has an updated syllabus.
Yes, you can if you have the proper foundation and a few years of experience in structural design.
The soft skills emphasized are problem solving, analytical thinking, communication, coordination, collaboration, and time management.
The process of using the software STAAD Pro for designing and analyzing steel structures is called STAAD Pro steel design.
Job roles after completing the course are structural designer, structural analyst, structural modeler, structural consultant, and structural works project manager.
Yes, the course includes industrial structures as it is job-oriented course.
Ratings & Reviews
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Featured review
The course was amazing. The instructor explained complex things very clearly. I could understand all the concepts easily.
This is unarguably one of the best courses for gaining confidence in the design and analysis of steel structures. Highly recommended.
It was a wonderful learning experience. It gave me lots of confidence in facing real challenges. I am happy that I made the right decision to join the STAAD Pro course in Engineering Design Qatar.
The course was worth every penny spent. It is suitable for both freshers and professionals. It made a huge difference in my career.