Introduction to MIDAS Software
Dr. Bapi Mondal, Civil Engineering Department, NIT Goa
Overview of MIDAS Software
• • MIDAS (Modern Integrated Design and Analysis Software)
• • Developed for civil and structural engineering applications
• • Used in bridges, buildings, Tunnels and geotechnical structures
Versions of MIDAS Software
• MIDAS Gen (General Structural Analysis)
• MIDAS Civil (Bridge and Infrastructure Design)
• MIDAS GTS (Geotechnical Analysis)
• MIDAS NFX (Finite Element Analysis)
• MIDAS FEA (Advanced Nonlinear Structural Analysis)
Versions of MIDAS Software
Key Features of MIDAS
• 3D Structural Modeling
• Finite Element Analysis (FEA)
• Load and Response Analysis
• Seismic and Dynamic Analysis
• Reinforced Concrete and Steel
Design Codes Integration
Applications of MIDAS in Structural Engineering
• Building • Bridge
design and structures
analysis analysis
• Prestressed
• Wind and
and post-
earthquake
tensioned
analysis
structures
User Interface and Workflow
• Graphical User Interface (GUI) for easy navigation
• Step-by-step modeling process:
1. Defining material and section properties
2. Creating the structural model
3. Assigning loads and boundary conditions
4. Running analysis and interpreting results
5. Design optimization
Structural Modeling, Analysis and Design in MIDAS
Structural Modelling:
• Types of elements: Beam, Plate, Solid, and Truss
• Assigning properties and constraints
• Importing CAD models for complex geometries
Load Analysis :
• Static and Dynamic Load Applications
• Wind, Seismic, and Moving Loads
• Load Combinations and Factor Considerations
Analysis Capabilities:
• Linear and Nonlinear Analysis
• Time History and Pushover Analysis
• Eigenvalue and Buckling Analysis
Structural Design :
• Compliance with International Codes (IS, AISC, Eurocode, etc.)
• Reinforcement Detailing
• Optimization for Cost-effective Design
Advantages of MIDAS Software
• User-friendly Interface
• High Precision and Accuracy
• Compatibility with Other Software
(AutoCAD, SAP2000, ETABS, etc.)
• Advanced Visualization and Report Generation
EXERCISE-1
Analysis of Multi-Storey Building Under DL and LL
• Building Grid:
– Span in X-direction: 4.0 m
– Span in Y-direction: 3.5 m
– Storey height: 3.3 m
– Total number of storeys: 5 (Ground + 4 typical floors)
• Structural Elements:
– Beams:
∗ X-direction beams: 0.35 m × 0.25 m
∗ Y-direction beams: 0.30 m × 0.25 m
– Columns:
∗ Interior columns: 0.30 m × 0.30 m
∗ Exterior columns: 0.25 m × 0.25 m
– Slab thickness: 0.125 m (assumed as a rigid diaphragm)
• Material:
– Concrete grade of M30 and Steel of grade Fe500
Analysis of Multi-Storey Building Under DL and LL
• Loading:
– Dead Load (DL): Auto-calculated self-weight of beams, slabs, and columns
– Live Load (LL):
∗ Intermediate floors: -6.0 kN/m2
∗ Roof slab: -2.0 kN/m2
• Support Conditions:
– All columns are fixed at the base to replicate rigid foundation conditions.–
Analysis of Multi-Storey Building Under DL and LL
Procedure
Analysis of Multi-Storey Building Under DL and LL
Procedure
Analysis of Multi-Storey Building Under DL and LL
Procedure
Analysis of Multi-Storey Building Under DL and LL
Analysis
Analysis of Multi-Storey Building Under DL and LL
Plate Forces
Analysis of Multi-Storey Building Under DL and LL
Bending Moment
Conclusion
MIDAS is a powerful tool for structural
engineers
Provides comprehensive analysis and design
solutions
Enhances accuracy and efficiency in
structural projects
