Chapter 1: Introduction
Background of Study, Objectives of the Guide, Design Framework, Structural Analysis Tools, Limitations of the Study.
Chapter 2: Principles of Structural Design
Design framework, Codes (BNBC, ASCE, ACI), Structural Systems, Occupancy Categories, Dead/Live Load calculations, Load Combinations, Seismic zones in Bangladesh, Site Classification, Equivalent Static Analysis, Vertical Distribution of forces, Storey Shear, Seismic Base Shear Calculation, Analytical wind methods, Basic wind speeds, Exposure categories, Gust effect factors, Pressure coefficients, Wind Pressure Distribution.
Chapter 3: Architectural Drawing
Project Overview, Architectural Floor Plan Details, Parking Layout, Site Circulation, 3D Rendering, Sectional Views.
Chapter 4: Structural Analysis
Analysis Overview, Structural Modeling in ETABS, Material Properties, Load Assignment, Seismic & Wind Analysis Execution.
Chapter 5: Building Design Checks
Horizontal & Vertical Irregularities (Torsion, Soft Story, Mass), P-Delta Effects, Story Drift Limits, Serviceability, Overturning Checks.
Chapter 6: Structural Design
Structural Design Configurations, Reinforced Concrete Design (ACI 318-19), Member Sizing, Longitudinal and Transverse Reinforcement.
Chapter 7: Sub-Structure Design
Foundation design procedure, Soil Report Interpretation, Pile capacity checks, Settlement Analysis, Pile Cap Design.
Chapter 8: Structural Detailing
General Detailing Requirements, Structural detailing requirements for Special Moment Frames, Lap Splice Lengths, Seismic Hook Detailing.
Appendix A: ETABS Modeling Guide
Step-by-step Grid Definition, Section Properties, Drawing Structural Elements, Define Seismic & Wind Patterns, Assigning Loads.
Appendix B: ETABS Analysis Results
Summary of Structural Analysis, Mode Shape, Dynamic Properties, Story Displacement, Story Drift, Base Reaction Summary.
