Structural Design with Robot Structural Analysis - AulaGEO

Course Overview

Welcome to this comprehensive Robot Structural Analysis Professional course, designed for architects, civil engineers, and technicians seeking to enhance their ability to model, calculate, and design structural elements in reinforced concrete and steel industrial buildings. This course is structured to guide you step-by-step through the process of using Robot Structural Analysis (RSA), from modeling and calculation to the design and detailing of structural elements.

Please note: While the version of the software used is in Spanish, all course instructions and explanations are narrated in English for clarity and accessibility.

This course will enable you to efficiently and accurately design structural projects with Robot Structural Analysis, focusing on international standards and normative regulations for reinforced concrete and steel structures. We will provide you with essential skills to optimize workflows, increase productivity, and ensure high-quality designs. You’ll learn the use of RSA tools to calculate seismic load cases, define materials and reinforcement, and create detailed reinforcement plans for structural elements.

By the end of this course, you will:

• Be proficient in using Robot Structural Analysis for the design of both reinforced concrete and steel structures.

• Understand the tools for performing seismic load calculations, designing elements such as beams, columns, and slabs, and working with steel connections.

• Be able to generate detailed design reports, including reinforcement details for concrete elements and steel connections.

• Improve the efficiency and accuracy of your structural design projects, integrating industry-recognized standards and best practices.

What You Will Learn

• Geometric Modeling: Learn how to create accurate models using various tools like beams, columns, slabs, and walls.

• Load Calculations: Understand how to calculate modal and seismic load cases and apply them to your designs.

• Designing Concrete Structures: Study how to design reinforced concrete elements, ensuring compliance with relevant standards and calculating the required reinforcement.

• Steel Structure Design: Gain proficiency in designing steel structures, with a focus on steel connections, and create detailed calculation notes.

• Detailed Reinforcement Plans: Learn how to generate reinforcement placement drawings and specification sheets for concrete structures, including foundations, columns, beams, and slabs.

• Real-world Applications: We’ll develop two practical examples throughout the course that will allow you to apply your learning to both concrete and steel building designs.

Course Content

Section 1: Introduction

• Lecture 1: Program Overview – Introduction to Robot Structural Analysis Professional and its capabilities for structural design.

Section 2: Creating the Geometric Model

• Lecture 2: User Interface – Learn how to navigate the RSA interface.

• Lecture 3: Units and Formats – Setting up the correct units and formats for your project.

• Lecture 4: Construction Lines – Creating construction lines to define the geometry of your structure.

• Lecture 5: Building Plants – Learn how to create floor plans for multi-story buildings.

• Lecture 6: Definition of the Materials – Defining the materials (concrete, steel, etc.) for your structure.

• Lecture 7: Section Definition – Defining cross-sections of structural elements like beams and columns.

• Lecture 8: Column Placement – Placing columns in the model and defining their parameters.

• Lecture 9: Placement of Beams – Placing beams in the model and defining beam properties.

• Lecture 10: Thickness Creation – Defining thickness for slabs and walls.

• Lecture 11: Ribbed Thicknesses – Applying ribbed thicknesses to slabs for more complex designs.

• Lecture 12: Plant Slab Placement – Placing and defining plant slabs in the model.

• Lecture 13: Slab Hollows – Creating hollow spaces in slabs to reduce weight.

• Lecture 14: Wall Placement – Placing walls and defining their properties.

Section 3: Creation of the Analytical Model

• Lecture 15: Creation of Groups – Grouping elements to facilitate analysis.

• Lecture 16: Support Application – Applying boundary conditions and supports to your structure.

• Lecture 17: Load Cases – Defining the different load cases for analysis.

• Lecture 18: Wind Loads – How to apply wind load cases.

• Lecture 19: Seismic Spectra – Applying seismic loads and understanding seismic design parameters.

• Lecture 20: Load Application – Applying loads to the model.

• Lecture 21: Load Combinations – Combining loads for a realistic analysis.

• Lecture 22: Grid Creation – Creating a structural grid to organize your model.

• Lecture 23: Analysis Run – Running the structural analysis and interpreting results.

Section 4: Analysis Results

• Lecture 24: Results by Diagrams – Viewing results in graphical form (bending moments, shear forces, etc.).

• Lecture 25: Results by Maps – Viewing results in mapped form to visualize stress distributions.

Section 5: Reinforced Concrete Design

• Lecture 26: Design of Reinforced Concrete Bars – Designing beams and columns in reinforced concrete.

• Lecture 27: Real Bar Armor – Detailing the required reinforcement for concrete elements.

• Lecture 28: Panel Armor – Designing and detailing the reinforcement of concrete panels.

• Lecture 29: Foundation Design – Designing and detailing concrete foundations.

Section 6: Design of Steel Structures

• Lecture 30: Assistant for the Creation of Industrial Buildings – Using RSA tools to design steel industrial buildings.

• Lecture 31: Types of Steel Bars – Understanding the different types of steel bars used in design.

• Lecture 32: Design Groups – Creating design groups for steel structures.

• Lecture 33: Sizing Groups – Sizing steel groups based on design calculations.

• Lecture 34: Final Verification of Steel Bars – Verifying the sizing of steel bars to meet design requirements.

• Lecture 35: Steel Connections – Designing and detailing steel connections.

• Lecture 36: Personalized Design – Customizing your design based on specific project requirements.

Why Enroll in This Course?

• Comprehensive Curriculum: Learn both concrete and steel design using Robot Structural Analysis Professional, one of the most powerful tools for structural engineering.

• Practical Projects: Engage in real-world projects that mirror the types of challenges faced in structural design.

• Increased Efficiency: Master the tools that will make you more productive and precise in your work, reducing the time required for designing complex structures.

• Expert Instructor: Learn from an instructor with years of industry experience, guiding you through every step of the process.

By the end of this course, you will be equipped with the knowledge and skills to tackle even the most complex structural projects efficiently and professionally.

Enroll now and take the first step toward mastering structural design with Robot Structural Analysis Professional!