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Design of Structures Practical Guide

This document serves as a practical learning guide for applying theoretical concepts from the Design of Structures I course using software tools like AutoCAD and Prota Structure. It outlines essential skills for drafting and structural modeling, provides a beginner-friendly strategy for learning, and matches theoretical topics with practical exercises in the software. The guide emphasizes short learning sessions and the use of online resources to enhance proficiency.

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Design of Structures Practical Guide

This document serves as a practical learning guide for applying theoretical concepts from the Design of Structures I course using software tools like AutoCAD and Prota Structure. It outlines essential skills for drafting and structural modeling, provides a beginner-friendly strategy for learning, and matches theoretical topics with practical exercises in the software. The guide emphasizes short learning sessions and the use of online resources to enhance proficiency.

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Design of Structures I – Practical

Learning Guide
This document is a structured guide for applying theoretical knowledge from the Design of
Structures I course to practical software tools like AutoCAD and Prota Structure. It’s
designed especially for beginners who want to gradually build proficiency through short,
focused learning sessions.

1. You Are Right – This is Where Theory Meets Practice


The calculations and principles from this semester’s Design of Structures I will definitely be
used when working with software like AutoCAD for drafting, and Prota Structure (or
alternatives like ETABS, Staad Pro) for structural modeling, analysis, and design.

2. What to Learn Practically Based on Your Course

AutoCAD – Drafting Skills


- Basic Commands: LINE, RECTANGLE, TRIM, OFFSET, COPY, MOVE, etc.

- Drawing slabs, beams, columns, foundations

- Dimensioning and annotation

- Layer management and line types

- Sectioning and hatching

- Preparing title blocks and print sheets

Prota Structure – Structural Modeling & Design


- Creating grid lines and setting project units/codes

- Modeling columns, beams, slabs, and walls

- Defining material properties (fck, fy, cover, bar sizes)

- Applying loads (dead, live, wind, imposed)

- Running structural analysis and interpreting diagrams

- Reading reinforcement details and design outputs

- Exporting to CAD and generating design reports


3. Beginner Strategy for Tight Schedules
- Break tasks into 2–3 minute learning bursts

- Use YouTube for short tutorials on each tool

- Maintain a list of learned commands and shortcuts

- Focus on drawing basic layouts and understanding tool functions

4. Learning Map: Theory vs Software Practice


Here’s a matched summary of what to practice in each tool based on what you studied:

Slabs (One-way/Two-way):
- AutoCAD: Draw slab layout with supports
- Prota: Model slab and define support condition

Beams:
- AutoCAD: Draw framing plan and annotate
- Prota: Model and design beam with loads

Columns:
- AutoCAD: Draw column grid with labels
- Prota: Place columns and design reinforcement

Foundation:
- AutoCAD: Draft basic footing layout
- Prota: Model and analyze footings

Load Types:
- AutoCAD: Annotate loads in plan
- Prota: Assign load cases and run analysis

RCC Concepts:
- AutoCAD: Sectional views showing tension/compression
- Prota: Visualize zones of reinforcement

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