COMPARISON OF DESIGN RESULTS FROM STAAD PRO AND ETABS SOFTWARE FOR A MULTI STOREY RCC FRAMED

STRUCTURE

A DISSERTATION SUBMITTED IN PARTIAL FULFILLMENT OF THE REQUIREMENTS

FOR THE AWARD OF THE DEGREE - BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY IN CIVIL ENGINEERING

Submitted by

Sanju Rana (2K18/CECE/50)

Sayan Das (2K18/CECE/52)

Vishal Kumar (2K18/CECE/59)

Under the supervision of Prof. Dr. Ritu

Raj

DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL ENGINEERING

DELHI TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY
[Formerly Delhi College of Engineering]
Bawana Road, Delhi – 110042
 CANDIDATE’S DECLARATION

We, Sanju Rana (2K18/CECE/50), Sayan Das (2K18/CECE/52) and Vishal Kumar (2K18/CECE/59) , students of B.Tech , Civil Engineering,

hereby declare that the project Dissertation titled “ COMPARISON OF DESIGN RESULTS FROM STAAD PRO AND ETABS

SOFTWARE FOR A MULTI STOREY RCC FRAMED STRUCTURE ” which is submitted by us to the Department of Civil

Engineering , Delhi Technological University, Delhi in partial fulfilment of the requirement for the award of the degree of Bachelor of

Technology, is original and not copied from any source without proper citation. This work has not previously formed the basis for the award

of any Degree, Diploma Associateship, Fellowship or other similar title or recognition.

Place : DELHI SANJU RANA

Date : 28.11.2021 SAYAN DAS

VISHAL KUMAR

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 DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL ENGINEERING
DELHI TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY
[Formerly Delhi College of Engineering]
Bawana Road, Delhi – 110042

CERTIFICATE

I hereby certify that the project Dissertation titled “COMPARISON OF DESIGN RESULTS FROM STAAD PRO AND ETABS

SOFTWARE FOR A MULTI STOREY RCC FRAMED STRUCTURE” which is submitted by Sanju Rana (2K18/CECE/50), Sayan

Das (2K18/CECE/52) and Vishal Kumar (2K18/CECE/59), Civil Engineering Department, Delhi Technological University, Delhi in partial

fulfilment of the requirement for the award of the degree of Bachelor of Technology, is a record of the project work ca rried out by the

students under my supervision. To the best of my knowledge this work has not been submitted in part or full for any Degree or Diploma to

this University or elsewhere.

Place : Delhi Prof. Dr. RITU RAJ

Date : SUPERVISOR

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 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

With immense pleasure We, Sanju Rana (2K18/CECE/50), Sayan Das (2K18/CECE/52) and Vishal Kumar (2K18/CECE/59) presenting

“COMPARISON OF DESIGN RESULTS FROM STAAD PRO AND ETABS SOFTWARE FOR A MULTI STOREY RCC

FRAMED STRUCTURE” project report as part of the curriculum of Major Project subject of VII Semester, B.Tech (Civil Engineering).

I wish to thank all the people who gave me unending support. I express my profound thanks to our Prof. Dr. Ritu Raj, Project Supervisor and all

those who have indirectly guided and helped me in preparation of this Project Report.

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 CONTENTS

Candidates Certificate 2

Certificate 3

Acknowledgement 4

Contents 5

List of Figures 6

List of Tables 7

List of symbols, Abbreviations 8

CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION 9

CHAPTER 2 OBJECTIVE OF WORK 11

CHAPTER 3 LITERATURE REVIEW 12

CHAPTER 4 METHODOLOGY 14

CHAPTER 5 RESULT 28

CHAPTER 6 CONCLUSION 33

CHAPTER 7 SCOPE OF FUTURE 35

WORK
36
References
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 LIST OF FIGURES

S.NO. FIGURE Fig. No. Page

1. PLAN OF STRUCTURE Fig. 4.1 14

2. MODEL PREPARED BY ETABS Fig. 4.2 22

3. AXIAL FORCE DIAGRAM Fig. 4.3 22

4. SHEAR FORCE DIAGRAM Fig. 4.4 23

5. BRENDING MOMENT DIAGRAM Fig. 4.5 23
6. SLAB STRESS DIAGRAM Fig. 4.6 24

7. DISPLACEMENT DIAGRAM Fig. 4.7 24

8. MODEL BY STAAD PRO Fig. 4.8 25
9. 3D RENDERED VIEW Fig. 4.9 25
10. AXIAL FORCE DIAGRAM Fig. 4.10 26
11. SHEAR FORCE DIAGRAM Fig. 4.11 26
12. BENDING MOMENT DIAGRAM Fig. 4.12 27
13. SLAB STRESS DIAGRAM Fig. 4.13 27

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 INDEX LIST OF TABLE

S.NO. Table Description Table No. Page

1. DETAILS OF STRUCTURE Table 4.1 15

2. FORCES ON COLUMN A Table 5.1 28

3 FORCES ON COLUMN B Table 5.2 29

4 FORCES ON COLUMN C Table 5.3 30

5 BASE SHEAR Table 5.4 32

6 DEFLECTION ON STRUCTURE Table 5.5 32

7 REQUIRED REBAR Table 5.6 32

8 COMPARISON B/W STAAD PRO AND ETABS Table 6.1 33

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 LIST OF SYMBOLS, ABBREVIATIONS
% Percentage
min Minutes
mm Millimetre

mm2 Square Millimetre

cm Centimetre
m Meter
sec Second
Kg/m3 Kilogram Per Meter Cube
MPa Mega Pascal
N Newton
KN Kilo Newton
Kn.m Kilonewton Metre
3D Three Dimensional
Etc End Of Thinking Capacity
RCC Reinforced Cement Concrete
SFD Shear force Diagram
BMD Bending Moment Diagram
IS Indian Standard

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 CHAPTER-1 - INTRODUCTION

1.1 General

R.C.C. framed structure is an assembly of foundation, column, beams, and slabs which are inter-connected with each other so as to make
a complete unit. The transfer of load in a R.C.C. framed structure takes place from the slabs through the beams to the column and then to the
lower columns and finally to the foundation/footings, which then transfers it to the soil underneath.

Various Methods are used for RCC Structure Design are Working Stress Method, Ultimate Load Method & Limit State Method

Presently the above mention method is theoretical and time consuming method in which design of building structure is take more much
time as well as chances of error is more. To reduce the time and make more accuracy in design using some software, by which design and
analysis are done easily. The generally software using in the design and analysis are Staad Pro and Etabs.

STAAD.Pro and ETABS are very modern day design and analysis software available in the market. Many design companies are using
these software’s for design and analysis of their construction projects.

So this project work deals with the comparative analysis of the results obtained from the design of a multi - storey building structure when
designed by using STAAD.PRO and ETABS software separately.

The main benefit of using these design and analysis software is that they not only make construction economic but also make it easier and
less time consuming. Almost all types of loads and geometric configurations whether regular or irregular shape can be handled by both the
software efficiently. 3D frame analyses are very tough and time consuming to perform manually with high accuracy; both STAAD.PRO and
ETABS make this easier and very quickly.

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 CHAPTER-2 – OBJECTIVE OF WORK

2.1 OBJECTIVES

1. To Design a very high rise multi-storey structure as per IS-456 & IS-1893:2002 using STAAD.PRO and ETABS software.

2. To find out shear forces, bending moments and deflection for the structural components of the building such as beams & Columns and

compare the results obtained from both the software i.e. STAAD.PRO and ETABS.

3. To find out which software gives more accuracy in the results.

4. To compare the quantity of steel and concrete obtained from design and analysis of both software

5. To calculate and compare the base shear values of the building obtained from both software’s.

6. To understand which software amongst the two is more accurate for analysis and design for a high rise multi-storey building.

7. And finally to compare the results and behaviour of the designed structure on both the software.

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 CHAPTER-3 – LITERATURE REVIEW

Shweta A.Wagh et al. in 2014 has studied 4 various multi-storey R.C.C. buildings of G+12, G+16, G+20 & G+24 storey and then she designed
and analyzed all these structures in STAAD.PRO and then she took the result and compared the cost and design aspects.

D. Ramya et al. (2015) has completed the comparative study of a G+10 storey building using ETABS and STAAD.PRO softwares. The
Design and Analysis of Multi-storey (G+10) building using STAAD.PRO and ETABS software was done to calculate the forces, bending
moment , stresses , strain , deformation and deflection for a complex multi- storey structure.

Balwinder Lallotra et al. (2017) has done “Comparative Study of Structural Analysis and Design Software - STAAD Pro, SAP-2000 &
ETABS Software”.

Mohammad Kalim at al. (2018) had also done a comparative study on the analysis and design of Regular Configuration building by using
STAAD.PRO and ETABS Software separately wherein he has compared the requirement of steel as output given by both the software. Further
he has also analysed the design values with manual values.

V. Ramanjaneyulu et al. in 2018 has concluded a comparative study on analysis and design of Regular and Irregular multi storey building
by using STAAD.PRO and ETABS Software. He has compared the Bending Moment, Shear Force, Axial Force, Reinforcement details
comparison for Regular Structure as well as irregular shape structure.

Isha Bedi et al. (2017): She has proposed a Comparative study of high rise R.C.C. framed Structures by using STAAD.PRO, ETABS, and SAP
software. From her proposed research and analysis, we can conclude that STAAD.PRO is much more efficient software.

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 CHAPTER-5 – METHODOLOGY

5.1 GENERAL

In this project, the region for proposed structure and dimensions were fixed for carrying out the experiment and for preparin g the model in the

Staad pro and Etabs software. By using this model analysis and design the different component of structure and calculate the different

parameters.

A 20 m x 20m x 78 m height multi storey building structure is considered for this project study.

Modeling, analysis and design of the 78 m high R.C.C. structure is being done one by one, on both STAAD.PRO and ETABS software.

Building structure plan are showing below:

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FIGURE-1

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The details about the structure are given below:-

Sr. No Particulars Description

1 Type of building Multi storey Building

2 Type of structure RCC frame structure
3 Location Delhi
4 Plan of building 20 x 20 m
5 No of floor 26
6 Height of each floor 3m

7 Seismic Zone IV

8 Density of Concrete 25 KN/m3

9 Live load 3.5 KN/m2

10 Beam size 250 x 500 mm

11 Column size 500 x 500 mm

12 Slab thickness 150 mm

13 Grade of concrete M40

14 Steel grade Fe 500

Table. 5.1

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5.2 LOADING

Various types of loads act on the structure such as Live Load (LL), Dead load (DL), Seismic load (EL) and Wind load (WL).

1.Dead load = Dead load is defined as the load on the structure due to its own or self-weight. It is included the loads of such member which

stands permanent on the structure. During the analysis of this project model considering the dead load is weight of beam and slab.

2.Live Load = Live load is also known as imposed load, this type of load on a structure due to temporary member, moving on people. It is

generally depending upon the type and use of structure such as residential, industrial, institutional etc.

3.Wind load = Wind load is type of load act on a very high height building due to the wind intensities. Wind intensities varies from time to

time but IS code 875 referred the wind intensities according to place or city. The value taken from IS code for particular ci ty is the maximum

wind intensities. The maximum intensity of wind load is taken to avoiding the tremendous effect on the structure.

4.Seismic load = Seismic load is also known as Earthquake load which is occurred due to earthquake. This load is undertaken as per Zone

mention in the IS code 1893. There are Four seismic Zones in India defined as, Zone II, Zone III, Zone IV, and Zone V.

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 5.3 CALCULATIONS OF LOADS

1.The Self weight of the structure is taken as Dead load comprising the weight of the various structural components such as slab, beam and

column.

2.The Live load is taken as the weight of movable members, concentrated load, load due to impact load and vibrations. As per IS 875 the

value of live load is taken as 3.5 KN/m2.

3.Seismic load is taken as per zone specified in the IS code 875. In this project we consider the place of building in Delhi which is fall under

the Zone IV.

4.Wind load is depending upon the wind speed in particular location, in this study consider location is Delhi and where wind speed is 47

m/s.

5.4 LOADING COMBINATION

In this project the structure is analyzed for different load combinations, combinations of dead load, live load, seismic l oad and wind load as

per IS 875 part 5 & IS 1893.

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5.5 REQUIRED SOFTWARE FOR STUDY

1. STAAD.PRO – STAAD.PRO is a powerful and famous analysis and design software produced by Bentley Inc. It is suitable for the design

and analysis of different Type of material and structure which is stable under different loading condition. First make the outline of the

structure where the analysis is to be done and apply various type of loads that will act on the structure members like beams, columns as well

as provide the size, shape and obtain shear force and bending moment values from the analysis stage. In design stage, designing the type of

materials, quantity of required material and also check the member dimension to resist the required loads.

To calculate SFD and BMD of a structural member theoretically is very complex when various loads act on beam it takes about one hour or

more. So when design the various member of a building structure takes approximately 1 week or more. But STAAD.PRO is very powerful

software which takes only 1 – 2 hours to design all the members of a multi-storey building structure.

Majority of the high rise buildings, complex structures, towers, truss structures are designed by using STAAD.PRO software. It makes the

work of Civil Engineers very easy and less tedious.

This software is useful for the analysis and design of R.C.C. structure, Steel Trusses etc according to the various country codes. STAAD.PRO

can be used to generate with ease diagrams like bending moment diagram (BMD), shear force diagram (SFD), etc of individual member or of

the full structure, deflections in all the degrees of freedom of the nodes, and support reactions.

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ETABS- ETABS is also modern software for 3-D analysis of Building and design Systems. ETABS was used to create the mathematical

model of the iconic building of Burj Khalifa in Dubai which it the tallest building in the world. It was designed by Chicago Illinois-based

Skidmore, Owings and Merrill LLP (SOM). ETABS is generally used to analyze the high rise buildings, truss structures, steel and concrete

structures, Skyscrapers, low rise buildings and portal frame structures. This software is majorly used for designing the building type structures,

the input, output and numerical solution techniques of ETABS are specifically designed to take the advantage of the unique physical and

numerical characteristics associated with building type structures. It is a complete package of Windows graphical tools and utilities are including

a modeller and a postprocessor for viewing all results, including force diagrams and deflected shapes. It is best suited to view the Shear force

diagram (SFD), Bending moment Diagram (BMD) and Deflection diagram.

ETABS provides both static and dynamic analysis for wide range of gravity, thermal and lateral loads. Dynamic analysis may include a seismic

response spectrum or accelerogram time history. ETABS can analyse any combination of Three Dimensional frame and shear wall system, and

provides complete interaction between the two. The shear wall element is specially formulated for ETABS and is very effective for modelling

the elevator core walls, curved walls and discontinuous walls. This wall element requires no mesh definition and the output is produced is in the

form of wall forces and moments, rather than stresses. A wide range of gravity, thermal and loads may be applied for analysis. Steel Frame,

Concrete Frame and Concrete/Masonry Shear wall design can be possible with various different codes. Outputs data easily access for each level

of structure like displacement, forces diagram, and time period for different type of frame R.C.C. frame as well as Steel frame structure.

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Special features that are available on ETABS are design of various shapes of Columns such as T- Column, L - Column, and Poly shaped column.

The design of Beams with varying depths, shear walls with or without openings according to various Indian Standard Code can be provided in

ETABS software.

5.6 ANALYSIS AND DESIGN OF BUILDING BY USING STAAD. Pro

Step - 1: First create and join the node points according to the column positioning in plan/drawing.

Step - 2: Generate the required number of beams and columns as per drawing by using add beam command. By using this command draw the

beams and column between the required nodes.

Step - 3: By using transitional repeat command generate the structure more story in Y direction to provide the full 3D structure.

Step - 4: Assign the properties of members and support to the structure. After creating the full structure, the supports are provided as fixed. The

dimensions of beam and columns are also specified and are assigned to the members.

Step - 5: Generate 3D rendering view which shows the solid frame structure. Also we can see the connection to the column and beams.

Step - 6: In continuation start assigning the load, seismic load is first assigned. The seismic load is assigned according to the IS 1893: 2002 with

proper floor weights. Loads are added in load case details in +X,-X, +Z,-Z directions with specified seismic factor.

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Step - 7: The wind loads are assigned. Wind loads are defined as per IS 875 PART 3 based on wind intensity of location where structure is

constructed and exposure factor. This loads are also added in directions of +X,-X, +Z,-Z.

Step - 8: Further assign the Dead load, in this consider the self-weight of beam column and slab as per IS 875 PART 1.

Step - 9: Assign the Live load as per IS 875 part 2 codes taken value 3.5 kN/m2.

Step – 10: Assign fixed support at the bottom Nods of columns.

Step -11: After assigning the all load adding the different load combinations condition. The load combinations are given as per IS code 456 after

applying suitable factor of safety.

Step - 12: Perform the analysis of the Structure. After completion of the above mention steps, check for error in the model is carried out.

Step – 13: After checking the model has no error, Design of concrete is started. Concrete design is performed as per IS 456: 2000 by defining

suitable design commands for various member of structure. After the assign of commands and various option required in report again start for

analysis.

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ANALYSIS AND DESIGN BUILDING USING ETABS

Step - 1: At initial stage in ETABS Analysis, the procedure is carried out to create the plan and further create the model.

Step - 2: By taking above steps a 3D structure model is generated easily by providing the general data such as height of each story, no of floor

etc.

Step - 3: After generating the 3-D model, define the material properties. In this regard by selecting define menu new material for structural

components such as beams, columns, slabs and assigned. After that define cross- sectional size by selecting the frame sections and add the

section for beams and column etc.

Step - 4: Assign the support by selecting the base of the structure. Fixed supports are provided.

Step - 5: Define the loads In ETABS, all the load act on the structure are first defined and after that assigned to the structure.

Step - 6: Assign the Dead loads to the structure after defining all the loads. Dead loads are taken self-weight of the structure.

Step - 7: Assigning of Live Loads:- Live loads are taken as 3.5 KN/m2 are assigned for the entire structure.

Step - 8: Assigning of Wind Loads:- Wind loads are defined and assigned as per IS code 875 : 1987 PART 3 by giving wind speed and wind

angle in X, X1, Z & Z1 directions as 0, 180, 90, 270 respectively

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Step - 9: Assigning of Seismic loads:- Seismic loads are defined and assigned as per IS Code 1893: 2002 by providing the zone of earthquake

possibilities, soil type, and response reduction factor in X and Y directions.

Step - 10: Load combinations are given as mentioned in STAAD.Pro based on IS code 456:2000 using load combinations command in define

menu of the software.

Step - 11: Analysis: - After the completion of all the above steps we have performed the analysis and check for errors.

Step - 12: After completion of analysis move towards the concrete design of the structure as per the IS 456 : 2000 and start concrete design.

Step - 13: After completion of Concrete design give the detail of reinforcement bar and concrete required in each member. Detailing option in

ETABS also gives the drawing of members.

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Figure-4.2 Model Prepare by ETABS

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Figure-4.3 Axial force diagram

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Figure-4.4 shear force diagram

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Figure-4.5 Bending Moment diagram

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Figure-4.6 slab stress diagram

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Figure-4.7 Displacement diagram

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Figure-4.8 Model Prepare by Staad Pro Figure-4.9 3D Rendered Diagram by Staad Pro

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Figure-4.10 Axial force diagram Figure-4.11 Shear force diagram

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Figure-4.12 Bending Moment diagram Figure-4.13 slab stress diagram

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 CHAPTER-5 – RESULT

The study is carried out with the help of Staad Pro and Etabs software and various data such as forces obtain under different loading
condition, deflection of overall structure, base shear and rebar required are calculated.

Comparison of shear force and bending moment values according to STAAD.Pro and ETABS for R.C.C. frame structure of a sample columns
are given below:-

COLUMN A

Loading Forces STAAD .Pro ETABS

Fx 62.13 125.1692
Fy 14.31 35.81
Fz 14.31 35.81
DL
Mx 0 0
My 18.31 44.67
Mz 18.31 45.06
Fx 27.363 27.1227
Fy 12.020 12.6461
Fz 12.020 12.6461
LL
Mx 0 0
My 15.331 16.099
Mz 15.331 16.099

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 Fx 0.672 26.5432
Fy 1.752 40.4064
Fz 0.550 4.1515
EQ(along length)
Mx 0.079 0
My 0.719 69.5662
Mz 3.463 5.4362

Fx 0.672 26.5432
Fy 0.550 4.1515
Fz 1.752 40.4064
EQ(along width)
Mx 0.079 0
My 3.463 5.4362
Mz 0.719 69.5662
Fx 0.009 3.0882
Fy 0.021 4.5121
Fz 0003 0.3372
WL(along length)
Mx 0.019 0
My 0.006 7.3725
Mz 0.038 0.4399
Fx 0.009 3.0882
WL(along width) Fy 0.003 0.3372
Fz 0.021 4.5121

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 Mx 0.019 0
My 0.038 0.4399
Mz 0.006 7.3725

Table 5.1

COLUMN B

Loading Forces STAAD .Pro ETABS

Fx 62.13 128.070
Fy 14.31 37.911
Fz 14.31 37.23
DL
Mx 0 0
My 18.31 48.74
Mz 18.31 47.80
Fx 27.363 27.1227
Fy 12.020 12.6461
LL Fz 12.020 12.6461
Mx 0 0
My 15.331 16.0999

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 Mz 15.331 16.0999
Fx 0.672 26.5432
Fy 1.752 40.4064
Fz 0.550 4.1515
EQ(along length)
Mx 0.079 0
My 0.719 69.5662
Mz 3.463 5.4362
Fx 0.672 26.5432
Fy 0.550 4.1515
Fz 1.752 40.4064
EQ(along width)
Mx 0.079 0
My 3.463 5.4362
Mz 0.719 69.5662
Fx 0.009 3.0882
Fy 0.021 4.5121
Fz 0.003 0.3372
WL(along length)
Mx 0.019 0
My 0.006 7.3725
Mz 0.038 0.4399
Fx 0.009 3.0882
WL(along width)
Fy 0.003 0.3372

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 Fz 0.021 4.5121
Mx 0.019 0
My 0.038 0.4399
Mz 0.006 7.3725

Table 5.2

COLUMN C

Loading Forces STAAD .Pro ETABS

Fx 89.082 184.61
Fy 5.657 7.5245
Fz 5.657 7.9745
DL
Mx 0 0.0339
My 7.785 10.6430
Mz 7.785 11.2349
Fx 48.947 49.2681
Fy 4.545 4.3980
LL Fz 4.545 4.3980
Mx 0 0
My 6.235 5.9656

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 Mz 6.235 5.9656
Fx 1.284 23.4725
Fy 9.518 138.4691
Fz 0.051 0.4975
EQ(along length)
Mx 0.001 0
My 0.070 175.1449
Mz 12.022 0.6706
Fx 1.284 23.4725
Fy 0.051 0.4975
Fz 9.518 138.4691
EQ(along width)
Mx 0.001 0
My 12.022 0.6706
Mz 0.070 175.1449
Fx 0.004 2.0609
Fy 0.007 10.3947
Fz 0.001 0.0436
WL(along length)
Mx 0 0
My 0.002 13.3677
Mz 0.011 0.0588
Fx 0.004 2.0609
WL(along width)
Fy 0.001 0.0436

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 Fz 0.007 10.3947
Mx 0 0
My 0.011 0.0588
Mz 0.002 13.3677
Table 5.3

BASE SHEAR: -

Base Shear
STAAD .Pro 1158.46 KN
ETABS 972 KN
Table 5.4

DEFLECTION IN FULL HEIGHT OF BUILDING

Deflection (in mm)

STAAD .Pro 56.331 mm

ETABS 78.610 mm

Table 5.5

RESULTS OF DESIGN OF A SAMPLE BEAM AND COLUMN

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Total required Reinforcement in Column and Beam section

Software used Beam Column

STAAD .Pro 463 mm2 2000 mm2
ETABS 360 mm2 2317 mm2
Table 5.6

CHAPTER-6 – CONCLUSION

In this project, we analysis and designed the Multi story building in Delhi region by using the STAAD Pro and ETABS. By consi dering load

cases of Dead load, Live load, Wind load, Seismic load and Load Combinations as per IS 875:1987 (Part-I, Part-II, Part-III & Part-V), IS

1893 and IS 456: 2000. Finally, we obtained the results of Multi story building, reactions of support, Reinforcement design of Column,

Beam and Slab, Overall Deflection on structure, base shear etc.

The use of both software’s can be identified as per their advantages and disadvantages based on the given design requirements, by the

following comparisons can find out which one is less time consuming, make accurate in the analysis and designing of structure as compared

to the manual or theoretical analysis.

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 SNo. Comparison STAAD.Pro ETABS Remarks

STAAD is very easy to learn and work, but

1. Time It takes less time It takes more time.
for High rise Buildings ETABS is preferred.

ETABS gives more accurate results for both

2. Accuracy Less accurate. More accurate
analysis and design

Create some problem Etabs required repeat analysis after reopen

3 Flexibility User friendly
after reopen file file.

RCC Structures upto 4-5 storeys and Steel STAAD.PRO is more preferred than
It is preferred only for
4 Present day status structure designing is preferably done in ETABS because of its flexibility in use and
high rise RCC buildings
STAADPro. ease of workability

Table 6.1
Based on the analysis and designing of RCC frame structure by using Staad pro and Etabs software some points are observed.

1. We are using both software but Staad pro software is easier as compared to Etabs software.

2. The quantity of Reinforcement bar is 13.68% less for the design of a sample column by using Staad pro as compared to

the Etabs Software.

3. The Quantity of required Concrete is almost similar by using both Staad pro and Etabs Software.

4. The axial forces calculated by Staad pro are less than the axial force obtain by Etabs in all the 3 Columns.

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 CHAPTER-7 – SCOPE OF FUTURE WORK

In this study work consider only regular shaped structure but for further future study work can be done on irregular shaped st ructure with less

no of story. This is more useful to understand the behaviour of various loads acting on it due to which structure response is also studied.

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References:-

1. Bureau of Indian Standard: IS 456: 2000, Plain And Reinforced Concrete - Code Of Practice.
2. Bureau of Indian Standard IS 875, (Part 1), Code Of Practice For Design Loads Buildings And Structures for Dead Loads.
3. Bureau of Indian Standard IS 875, (Part 2), Code Of Practice For Design Loads Buildings And Structures for Imposed Loads.
4. Bureau of Indian Standard IS 875, (Part 3), Code Of Practice For Design Loads Buildings And Structures for Wind Loads.
5. Bureau of Indian Standard IS 1893 Criteria For Earthquake Resistant Design Of Structures, General provisions and Buildings.
6. D. Ramya , A.V.S.Sai Kumar, Comparative Study On Design And Analysis Of Multistoreyed Building (G+10) By STAAD.PRO And
ETABS Softwares, IJESRT.
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