The Cold Formed Steel (LGS) industry is expected to reach it's maximum potential by 2027

Source: Transparency Market Research, 2019

STRAP gives structural engineers probably the best interface and features to design cold-formed (LGS) steel sections and structures such as Cabins, Wall Panels, Trusses etc. Design flexibility makes cold-formed steel products ideal for residential, commercial, institutional, educational, and industrial structures.

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Skills you will develop

  • Hands-on software usage

    Mastering Basic and Advanced workflows in STRAP.

  • Cold Formed Section (CFS) Creation

    Creating the cold formed steel sections as per the requirement.

  • CFS Structures in Focus

    Concept of modelling CFS wall panel, cabin, truss etc.

  • Assumptions designed for Reality

    Understand the design assumptions for cold formed steel structure design and how to apply those in STRAP software.

  • Code Checking (USA, UK, Canada, EU, AS, China)

    Design and code check your cold formed steel sections used in the structural model.

  • Result and Report Generation

    Obtain detailed design result and report using STRAP software modules.

  • Optimising Cost of Structures

    Optimize the design automatically using STRAP software to make structure economic and cost efficient.

  • Import IFC files from VERTEX BD and other BIM software

    How structural models can be imported from other programs like Vertex BD, STAAD. Pro etc. (IFC, .std files) to STRAP software in order to make the design process easy and efficient.

  • Import .std files from STAAD.Pro

    How structural models can be imported from other programs like Vertex BD, STAAD.Pro etc. (IFC, .std files) to STRAP software in order to make the design process easy and efficient.

Course curriculum

Learn to design Cold Formed Steel (LGS) structures in 4 hours !

    1. 1.1 Introduction to STRAP software

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    1. 2.1 How to Create Cold Formed Steel Database

    2. 2.2 Global and Local Axis System in STRAP

    3. 2.3 Creation of Cold Formed Steel Wall Panel

    4. 2.4 Loads of Cold Formed Steel Wall Panel

    5. 2.5 Design of Cold Formed Steel Wall Panel

    6. 2.6 Creation of Detailed Report

    7. Quiz 1

    1. 3.1 3D Cold Formed Steel Cabin Geometry

    2. 3.2 Creating and Saving Views and Creation of Bracings

    3. 3.3 Assign Gravity and Wind Loads on the Structure

    4. 3.4 Seismic Analysis of 3D Cold Formed Steel Cabin

    5. 3.5 Automatic Load Combination

    6. 3.6 Design and Code Checks for 3D Cold Formed Steel Cabin

    7. 3.7 Check for SWAY

    8. 3.8 Automatic Design Optimization

    9. 3.9 Automatic Wind Load Generation

    10. 3.10 Customized Report Generation

    11. Quiz 2

    1. 4.1 Import from VERTEX BD and STAAD. Pro through .std file

    2. 4.2 Import IFC File though AUTOSTRAP

    1. 5.1 Cold Formed Steel Truss Analysis

    2. 5.2 Cold Formed Steel Truss Design and Optimization

    3. 5.3 Automatic Optimization for SWAY

About this course

  • $250.00
  • 24 lessons
  • 3.5 hours of video content

Course Overview

What will my learning journey look like ?

  • Narrated Videos

    Become an expert with on-demand access to 4 hours of learning content narrated by structural engineers for structural engineers.

  • Free 60 day full version trial of STRAP

    Complimentary 60 day STRAP Ultimate license to practice the designs you learn at your own pace.

  • Certificate + Online Community Access

    Get a certificate of completion and join like-minded aspiring design engineers for discussion in our closed group forum. Unlock opportunities together.

Instructor(s)

Meet the team behind the initiative to make cold formed steel design easy for all.

Course Creator Raveendra Reddy

Raveendra Reddy is the Director at RAM CADDSYS, Singapore. After his Master's in Structural Engineering, he started out as a structural design engineer in 1992 with one of the biggest consulting companies specializing in the design of steel plants. His thirst for innovation and progress in design skills started in 1998 when he set up RAM CADDSYS. His goal was to provide the most productive software solutions and services to the A/E/C industry in India, Southeast Asia, and the Middle East. After 32 years in the industry, his mission to provide focused, responsible, and sustainable software with world-class training is coming alive.

Why take the course ?

The first of it's kind in the industry, this course has been crafted for all LGSF professionals who want to become better designers and unlock work opportunities globally.

  • Avoid mistakes and know “DOs” and “DON’Ts” of using STRAP software for cold formed steel design.

  • Exponentially increase your productivity in cold formed steel (Light Gauge Steel) design.

  • Network with a private student community of engineers and design professionals to open up new opportunities together.

  • Enhance your credibility in the eyes of employers, colleagues, customers, contractors and authorities.

  • Get a certificate of course completion which clearly sets you apart.

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