EARTHQUAKE

RESISTANT DESIGN
From Theory to Practice

ONLINE COURSE ID : EQ-STR-001

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 INTRODUCTION
The engineering profession is growing and the knowledge base increasing with each day,
it is difficult to track all the developments by a unilateral approach. The implementation
of current code of practices has multi-dimensional considerations which the practicing
engineers may not be aware about. The software we are using is approving the pace with
which the earthquake engineering has escalated. A global seismic design practice is not
far away, and many developments are being planned. The revisions in IS 1893 (Part 1) :
2016 & IS 13920 : 2016 generated few practical difficulties. Recently, the amendments
have been issued for both the codes. For design of tall buildings, new code IS 16700 was
published in 2017. For appropriate implementation of these codes, it is required to
understand different clauses of the code as well as how to operate the same in the
software. It is utmost important to know the functioning of the software. To address such
practical difficulties and for discussion related to possible solutions, the online course EQ-
STR-001 is launched.
The course will focus on earthquake resistant analysis and design as per IS 1893 (Part 1)
: 2016, IS 13920 : 2016 & IS 16700 : 2017. The course will cover discussion on important
clauses of the code as well as application of same in the software. The course will cover
the important areas like time period estimation, handling of different irregularities,
vertical earthquake, ductile detailing, back stay analysis, stiffness modifiers, torsional
mode, etc.

WHAT IS UNIQUE ABOUT THIS COURSE?

The course will cover important aspects related to earthquake resistant design with focus
on the difficulties faced by the practicing engineers in seismic analysis and design of
structures. The course is framed in a manner to exercise with the problem and discuss the
possible solutions. The course is designed by the experienced engineers who have
together more than three decades of experience in the field of structural engineering.
⇨ The entire course is designed from the practical aspects which can be readily used
in the real projects. The discussions will be unique and implementable.
⇨ The potential of ETABS software in earthquake resistant design and understanding
of the important clauses of the IS codes will be carried out through practical
sessions using the small study models.
⇨ The study models will be specifically made by us to elaborate the problem and
show the outcomes with and without implementation of the IS clauses.
⇨ The tutorial and handouts will be given to the participant during each session so
that they get the hands-on experience related to the subject.
⇨ The course is designed to have an interactive mode so that the problems / doubts
of the participants can be addressed.
⇨ Certificate will be issued on successful completion of the online course (minimum 80%
attendance is required).
⇨ Recording will be shared with the all-registered participants for future reference.

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 WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
This course will be useful for following :

⇨ Practicing Structural Consultants

⇨ Senior Structural Engineers in the company having experience around 10+ years
⇨ Structural engineer having 5+ years of experience
⇨ Young structural engineers having less than 3 years of experience
⇨ Post Graduate students in Structural Engineering
⇨ Civil engineering students who are interested in Structural Engineering.
⇨ Disaster/Academic professionals involved in earthquake related aspects.

COURSE FACULTY
Bhavin Shah – Founder & CEO, SQVe Consultants
Mr. Bhavin Shah is passionate about Engineering profession with
two decades of experience. He is having a dream for enhancing
the engineering profession in different organisations. He
completed graduation in Civil Engineering and Masters in
Structures from Sardar Patel University. He is having unique
experience of working in the specialized firm of civil / structural
consultancy which grew as multidisciplinary firm (VMS), large
multidisciplinary firm (L&T Chiyoda Ltd.) and owner-based
engineering set up (Adani Infra (I) Ltd.). He worked in different
organisations at different levels, starting from junior design
engineer to CEO. He is Founder & CEO of SQVe Consultants. He
is pursuing Ph.D. in Structural Engineering related to earthquake
resistant design of industrial structures.

Bhushan M. Raisinghani – Founder & Trainer, Seismic Karyashala

Mr. Bhushan Raisinghani is a young research-based engineering
professional with more than a decade of experience. He has a
passion to excel in the domain of earthquake resistant analysis
and design of buildings along with developing a training
framework to improve the knowledge base of young practicing
engineers. He has done his B.Tech (Civil) and M.Tech (by Research)
in Earthquake Resistant Design from Nirma University. He has
served various organizations and has been involved in design,
administration and teaching. He has published ten research
papers on the subject of Performance Based Design of RC
Buildings in Indian context. He has attended many capacity
building sessions on CED38-39 implementation. He is an active
blogger and lifelong researcher. He is currently involved with
NIDM to improve the reconstruction after the disaster.

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 METHODOLOGY
⇨ The entire course is designed in the ONLINE mode.
⇨ The course will spread over five weeks with approximate 20+ contact hours.
⇨ The software and the clauses will be explained step-by-step to make participants
understand the problems and the practical aspects in seismic design of structures.
⇨ During the course, the interaction can be done with faculty using customised discussion
forum.
⇨ The hands-on experience through handouts and tutorials will give real time experience of
problem solving in live sessions with the course faculties.
⇨ Five weeks are considered so that the participants have ample opportunities for raising their
doubts / queries related to the subject.
⇨ The online sessions will be conducted using ZOOM software.

COURSE SCHEDULE AND FEES**

Start Date 7th Aug 2021
End Date 5th Sep 2021
Total contact hours 20+ (Sessions will be arranged on weekends.
Please refer the following page for details.)
Cost per participant Cost per participant shall be 8000 INR
(inclusive of 18% GST).

**Discount offered:
1) For continuous learner: If you have attended earlier one course of SQVe Consultants
than 5% of discount will be offered. For prior two courses, 10% of discount will be
offered. For three or more prior courses, 15% of discount will be offered.
2) Group participation from a company or institute is encouraged to get the discounts
on this course. For more details, pl contact us at : earthquake@sqveconsultants.com

HOW TO REGISTER FOR THE COURSE?

1. Please click on the following link:
https://sqveconsultants.com/eq-str-001/
2. Click on “Register Now” button at bottom of the page
3. You will be directed to the payment page.
4. For group registration and discount, please contact us. We will share an invoice and
the payment details separately.
Kindly note that there are limited seats. Your any queries/ doubts related to the course shall
be addressed to the email address : earthquake@sqveconsultants.com

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 SCHEDULE OF THE COURSE : EQ-STR-001
Session Details Time Date Week
No.
1 Model creation in ETABS : definition of material and 17:00 –
section properties, draw tools for building elements. 18:00 Hrs 7-Aug-21
2 Lateral load analysis of a framed structure : static and 18:00 – (Sat)
dynamic methods 19:00 Hrs
3 Time period estimate for RC building in ETABS : 11:00 – 1
Program calculated and empirical formula 12:00 Hrs 8-Aug-21
4 Scaled and unscaled response spectrum analysis for a 12:00 – (Sun)
building : Drift checks as per IS 1893 2016 13:00 Hrs
5 Analysis using stiffness modifiers of IS 1893 2016 and 17:00 –
IS 16700 2017 : change in analysis results and the 18:00 Hrs 14-Aug-
behaviour 21
6 Vertical earthquake in ETABS : load combinations for 18:00 – (Sat)
design and serviceability 19:00 Hrs 2
7 Strong column - weak beam analogy as per IS 13920 11:00 –
15-Aug-
2016 : effects on the frame and wall structures 12:30 Hrs
21
8 Analysis using max. column width clause of IS 13920 12:30 –
(Sun)
2016 : design significance 13:15 Hrs
9 Earthquake performance under torsional mode : 17:00 – 21-Aug-
minimum eccentricity, torsion force and torsional 19:00 Hrs 21
mode. (Sat)
10 Analysis for minimum shear wall area in plan as per IS 11:00 – 3
22-Aug-
13920 2016 : estimating its need for the building 12:00 Hr
21
11 Analysis using the minimum stirrup area of IS 13920 12:00 –
(Sun)
2016 : importance of ductile detailing with this clause 13:00 Hrs
12 Modelling of infills and soft storey effects : solutions 17:00 –
28-Aug-
for the modern materials (AAC) 18:00 Hrs
21
13 Analysis using rigid and flexible diaphragms : 18:00 –
(Sat)
behaviour, design and performance 19:00 Hrs
4
14 Effect of basement mass in dynamic analysis of 11:00 –
29-Aug-
buildings : changes in behaviour and loading 12:00 Hrs
21
15 P-Delta analysis of RC building in ETABS : load 12:00 –
(Sun)
combinations and the implications in design 13:30 Hrs
16 Effects of the irregularities due to mass in structures : 17:00 –
technological and building structures 18:00 Hrs 4-Sep-21
17 Analysis for backstay effects for RC buildings : design 18:00 – (Sat)
and detailing needs 19:30 Hrs 5
18 Short quiz and open discussion. 11:00 – 5-Sep-21
13:00 Hrs (Sun)

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About SQVe Consultants
SQVe Consultants is a recently established innovative company with a vision of enhancing the
engineering profession. The name of the company is derived from first letters of goals of engineering,
i.e. Schedule adherence, Quality assurance & Ve -Value Engineering.

Our ALL services are designed to have maximum of ONLINE interaction with the least OFFLINE
interaction.

We look forward for long term association with different organisations for enhancement of
engineering profession through our unique services.

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