Master Steel Structure Design with Autodesk Robot: A Comprehensive Guide

What you will learn:

Autodesk Robot Software Proficiency
Steel Structure Modeling Techniques
Advanced Structural Analysis Methods
AISC Code Application
Design of Various Steel Elements (Columns, Beams, Trusses, etc.)
Wind Load Analysis
Connection Design
Foundation Design
Optimal Section Selection
Cladding Modeling

Description

Become a proficient steel structure engineer with our in-depth Autodesk Robot course. This program goes beyond basic software tutorials, focusing on the core principles of structural analysis and design. Learn the critical thinking process involved in dimensioning elements before modeling, ensuring accuracy and efficiency. We'll guide you through a real-world project: the complete design and analysis of a steel hangar, incorporating all essential structural elements:

Rafters, Columns, Trusses, Top & Bottom Chords, Internal Elements, Rail Sides, Beams, Wind Columns & Beams, Bracing, and all crucial connections.

Discover how to select optimal steel sections (I-Sections, C-Shapes, Angles, Pipes) for each element, adhering to the American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) code. We'll cover material specifications, design considerations, and the creation of cladding. You'll master the analysis of lateral loads, specifically wind loads, and understand forces diagrams, ensuring your design withstands real-world conditions.

This course provides comprehensive guidance on using Autodesk Robot to model, analyze and design steel structures efficiently and effectively. Gain the skills you need to tackle complex projects with confidence and precision.

Curriculum

Introduction to Steel Structure Design & Autodesk Robot

This introductory section starts with a comprehensive course outline, clarifying the design process and introducing the essential definitions of American and European steel sections and codes. It sets the foundation for the entire learning journey by establishing the framework and standards used throughout the course, including a deep dive into the AISC code. The introduction lecture (13:58) provides a roadmap and overview, providing the necessary context for the subsequent sections.

Modeling a Steel Hangar in Autodesk Robot

This section forms the core of the course. You will begin by defining the code region and units (03:08), and materials and databases (03:34). The process of defining grids (05:30) is crucial to set the structural framework. You'll learn to model various elements including columns (08:18), rafters (06:00), trusses (11:30), supports (02:37), rails and top beams (08:21), C-shape beams (14:23), wind columns and beams (13:06), and bracing (11:37). Creating the cladding (12:05) adds a further layer of realism to your model, allowing you to simulate the actual behavior of a building under design loads.

Load Analysis and Structural Design

This section focuses on the practical application of design principles, starting with defining load types (01:38), and then specifically wind loads (05:07) and their combinations (08:50). You will then apply these loads to your model (09:14) and analyze the results through the generation of forces diagrams (04:50). This culminates in detailed design property reviews (09:49), encompassing designs for rails (07:52), columns (03:15), trusses (06:06), and connections (13:59). The course concludes with foundation design considerations (04:56), ensuring complete structural integrity.