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Course Outline

ETAB & SAFE

Structural Analysis & Foundation Design

Develop complete expertise in structural analysis and design — from building modeling in ETABS to foundation design in SAFE, all using codal recommendations for real-world RC structures.

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8
Weeks
2
Software
7
Modules
100%
Project Based
🎯

Course Objective: To develop expertise in the complete structural analysis and design workflow for reinforced concrete — from building modeling in ETABS to foundation design in SAFE, using codal recommendations and real-world project applications.

Course Details

Course Logistics

📅
8 WEEKS
Total Course Duration
🗓️
FLEXIBLE
Weekend & Evening Batches
👥
SMALL
Batches for Individual Attention
🌐
ONLINE &
On-Campus Both Available

Two Powerful Software

ETABS + SAFE

ETABS
Software 01
ETABS
  • Structural Interface & Model Setup
  • Advanced Modeling Concepts
  • Diaphragms, Center of Mass/Rigidity
  • Load Application (Gravity, Seismic, Wind)
  • Lateral Earth / Water loads
  • Analysis Results Interpretation
  • Reinforced Concrete Design
SAFE
Software 02
SAFE
  • Isolated Foundation Plans
  • Combined Foundation Plans
  • Raft Foundation Design
  • Reinforcement Detailing
  • Settlement Analyses
  • Foundation Design per Codal

Weekly Breakdown

Course Modules

W1
ETABS · Foundation
Introduction & Structural Modelling Basics
Interface overview, structural model setup, grid lines, stories, material and section definition fundamentals.
W2
ETABS
Materials & Sections
Material properties definition, section assignment, meshing strategies for slabs and walls.
W3
ETABS
Loads — Types, Seismic & Wind
Gravity loads, live/dead load patterns, seismic & wind load application, lateral earth and water pressure.
W4
ETABS
Structural Modelling
Real-world project modeling, advanced modeling concepts, diaphragms, center of mass/rigidity, validation and QC checks.
W5
ETABS
Reinforced Concrete Design
RC design for Beams, Columns, Slabs, Walls with piers and spandrels. Comparing results with allowable limits.
W6
SAFE · Foundation
SAFE — Foundation Design
Isolated, combined, and raft foundation design in SAFE. Reinforcement detailing and settlement analyses using codal recommendations.
W7
Capstone
Complete Project & P-Delta Analysis
Full building project from model to design. P-Delta analysis, geometric nonlinearity, final documentation and report preparation.

Deep Dive

ETABS Core Topics

01
Setup
Structural Interface & Model Setup
  • Grid system & story data
  • Material & section properties
  • Template-based model creation
02
Modeling
Advanced Modeling Concepts
  • Diaphragm assignments
  • Center of mass & rigidity
  • Irregular structure handling
03
Loads
Load Application
  • Gravity, Seismic & Wind loads
  • Lateral Earth / Water pressure
  • Load combination setup
04
Results
Analysis Results Interpretation
  • Deformed shape & stress diagrams
  • Lateral load vectors (Seismic/Wind)
  • Comparing with allowable limits
05
Design
RC Design — Beam, Column, Slab
  • Beam & Column RC design
  • Slab design & punching checks
  • Walls with piers & spandrels
06
SAFE
SAFE Foundation Types
  • Isolated & combined plans
  • Raft foundation plan & design
  • Reinforcement detailing & settlement

Software You'll Master

Industry Tools

🔵 ETABS
🔴 SAFE
🟠 AutoCAD
🟡 MS Excel (Load Calcs)
🟢 ACI / BS Codes
🟣 CSi Design Reports
Structural Engineering Building
Capstone Deliverable

Complete Project & P-Delta Analysis

A full reinforced concrete building model — analyzed, designed, and documented using both ETABS & SAFE, ready for your professional portfolio.

ETABS Model SAFE Foundations RC Design P-Delta Analysis Seismic & Wind Design Report
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Eligibility

Who Can Join?

🏗️
Structural Engineers
Master RC analysis & codal design
⚙️
Civil Engineers
Building modeling & foundation design
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Building Designers
Add structural analysis to your toolkit
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Fresh Graduates
Job-ready structural software skills
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Course Completion Certificate

Graduates receive an internationally recognized IBIM Course Completion Certificate — endorsed by our Canada & Pakistan campuses and valued by structural firms worldwide.

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Master ETABS & SAFE and become the structural engineer firms are looking for — locally and globally. Limited seats per batch.

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