Civil & Structural Design Module Overview
This comprehensive module equips structural engineers, civil designers, and draftspersons with the technical expertise needed to design robust industrial frameworks. The course focuses on structural steel detailing, concrete structure modeling, foundation loading layouts, and connection design to ensure stability, durability, and code compliance across oil & gas, power, and manufacturing facilities.
Course Logistics & Key Info
Tools & Software Covered
Hands-on practice using Tekla Structures, STAAD.Pro, Revit Structure, and AutoCAD for 3D steel/concrete modeling and structural calculation.
Target Prerequisites
Tailored for Civil and Structural Engineering graduates, structural detailers, and CAD technicians entering industrial plant infrastructure design.
Capstone Project Highlight
Get real-world experience building an industrial pipe rack superstructure from start to finish, complete with production-ready deliverables and model visualization.
Superstructure Blueprint Preview
Full 3D BIM model screenshot and interactive structural viewer of the industrial pipe rack superstructure.
Timelapse Walkthrough Video (15–30 sec)
End-to-end screen recording in Tekla/Revit: grid layout, framing, connection detailing, CNC file export, and MTO generation.
Key Learning Capabilities
3D Steel Frame Detailing
Model primary and secondary steel members, including pipe racks, platform gantries, staircases, and roof trusses using advanced BIM software.
Reinforced Concrete Modeling
Generate detailed rebar schedules (BBS), slab foundations, dynamic pump basements, and containment walls optimized for heavy machinery load profiles.
Foundation Loading & Anchor Design
Map equipment dead/live loads, thermal thrusts, and wind moments to specify anchor bolt patterns and soil bearing capacity requirements.
Bolted & Welded Connection Analysis
Design robust column-to-beam joints, baseplates, bracings, and splice plates using standard limit state and allowable stress design methods.
General Arrangement & Fabrication Output
Extract erection drawings, assembly mark numbers, material take-off (MTO) schedules, and CNC/NC data files for automated steel fabrication.
Codes & Industrial Regulations
Apply governing design codes such as AISC 360, IS 800 (Steel), IS 456 / ACI 318 (Concrete), and OSHA access platform safety rules.