Master the 3D and 2D design and analysis of Light Gauge Steel Structures

Import .ifc files and .std files from any software.

STRAP gives structural engineers the best interface and features to design and analyse cold-formed steel (LGS) sections and structures such as Cabins, Wall Panels, Trusses, etc. Design flexibility makes the Light Gauge/ Cold-Formed steel products ideal for affordable housing projects, residential, commercial, institutional, educational, and industrial structures.
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Course curriculum

Learn to design and analyse Cold Formed Steel (LGS) structures in 4 hours !

    1. 1.1 Introduction to STRAP software

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    1. 2.1 How to Create Cold Formed Steel Database

    2. 2.2 Global and Local Axis System in STRAP

    3. 2.3 Creation of Cold Formed Steel Wall Panel

    4. 2.4 Loads of Cold Formed Steel Wall Panel

    5. 2.5 Design of Cold Formed Steel Wall Panel

    6. 2.6 Creation of Detailed Report

    7. Quiz 1

    1. 3.1 3D Cold Formed Steel Cabin Geometry

    2. 3.2 Creating and Saving Views and Creation of Bracings

    3. 3.3 Assign Gravity and Wind Loads on the Structure

    4. 3.4 Seismic Analysis of 3D Cold Formed Steel Cabin

    5. 3.5 Automatic Load Combination

    6. 3.6 Design and Code Checks for 3D Cold Formed Steel Cabin

    7. 3.7 Check for Sway

    8. 3.8 Automatic Design Optimization

    9. 3.9 Automatic Wind Load Generation

    10. 3.10 Customized Report Generation

    11. Quiz 2

    1. 4.1 Import from VERTEX BD and STAAD. Pro through .std file

    2. 4.2 Import IFC File through AUTOSTRAP

    1. 5.1 Cold Formed Steel Truss Analysis

    2. 5.2 Cold Formed Steel Truss Design and Optimization

    3. 5.3 Automatic Optimization for SWAY

    4. Quiz 3

About this course

  • $500.00
  • 25 lessons
  • 3.5 hours of video content
  • 60 days access to full version of STRAP software
  • Certificate valid worldwide
  • Instructor Support via Mobile, Email & Zoom

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Who will benefit from the course?

The training is curated for engineers looking to develop Cold Formed Steel/ Light Gauge Steel Design capabilities.

  • Structural Engineers

  • Freelancers

  • University Students

  • Research Scholars

  • University Professors

LGSF is promoted by PMAY-Urban

Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana - Urban is an affordable housing initiative by the Government of India to provide housing for all urban citizens

Building Materials & Technology Promotion Council (BMTPC) of India has recognized the use of Light Gauge Steel as a sustainable technology to save time by 90% compared to Hot-Rolled Steel and also optimize costs. They have promoted the use of LGSF for an improved benchmark of the basic standard of living through PMAY-Urban.
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Skills you will develop

  • Mastering Basic and Advanced workflows in STRAP

    How to use STRAP software from beginner to the advance level.

  • Cold Formed Section (CFS) Creation

    Creating the cold formed steel sections as per the requirement.

  • CFS Structures: Cabin, Wall Panel, Trusses etc.

    Concept of modelling Cold Formed Steel Wall panels, Cabins, Trusses etc.

  • Assumptions designed for Reality

    Understand the design assumptions for cold formed steel structure design and how to apply those in STRAP software.

  • Code Checking (USA, UK, Canada, EU, AS, China)

    Design codes supported - AISI S100-16-ASD/LRFD (USA), BS5950 (UK), CSA S136 (Canada), EC3 (EU), AS 4600(Australia), GB 50018 (China).

  • Result and Report Generation

    Obtain detailed design result and report using STRAP software modules.

  • Optimising Cost of Structures

    Optimize the design automatically using STRAP software to make structure economic and cost efficient.

  • Importing IFC files from VERTEX BD and other BIM software

    How structural models can be imported from other programs like Vertex BD, STAAD. Pro etc. (IFC, .std files) to STRAP software in order to make the design process easy and efficient.

  • Importing .std files from STAAD.Pro

    How structural models can be imported from other programs like Vertex BD, STAAD.Pro etc. (IFC, .std files) to STRAP software in order to make the design process easy and efficient.

Course Overview

What will my learning journey look like ?

  • 4 hours of expert LGSF design content for Structural engineers by Structural engineers

  • Free 60 day full version access to STRAP software

  • Globally Recognised Certificate + Online Community Access

Globally Recognised Certificate

Learn at your own pace and get recognized worldwide!

Instructor(s)

Meet the team behind the initiative to make cold formed steel design easy for all.

Course Creator Raveendra Reddy

Raveendra Reddy is the Director at RAM CADDSYS, Singapore. After his Master's in Structural Engineering, he started out as a structural design engineer in 1992 with one of the biggest consulting companies specializing in the design of steel plants. His thirst for innovation and progress in design skills started in 1998 when he set up RAM CADDSYS. His goal was to provide the most productive software solutions and services to the A/E/C industry in India, South East Asia, and the Middle East. After 29 years in the industry, his mission to provide focused and unique software solutions with world-class training is coming alive.

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Registration

Includes 60 day access to STRAP Ultimate License on your laptop

                  

What you will get?

Learn to design Cold Formed Steel (LGS) structures in 4 hours !

  1. Chapter 1- Introduction

  2. Chapter 2 - Cold Formed Steel Wall Panel Design & Analysis

  3. Chapter 3 - 3D Cold Formed Steel Cabin Design & Analysis

  4. Chapter 4 - Interface to other softwares

  5. Chapter 5 (Add on) - Cold Formed Steel Truss & Analysis

About this course

  • $500.00
  • 25 lessons
  • 3.5 hours of video content
  • 60 days access to full version of STRAP software
  • Certificate valid worldwide
  • Instructor Support via Mobile, Email & Zoom

Why take the course ?

The first of it's kind in the industry, this course has been crafted for all LGSF professionals who want to become better designers and unlock work opportunities globally.

  • Avoid mistakes and know “DOs” and “DON’Ts” of using STRAP software for cold formed steel design.

  • Exponentially increase your productivity in cold formed steel design.

  • Network with a private student community of engineers and design professionals to open up new opportunities together.

  • Enhance your credibility in the eyes of employers, colleagues, customers, contractors and authorities.

  • Get a certificate of course completion which clearly sets you apart.

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