Structural Design Of A 5-Story Hotel – Full Course

From Concept to Construction, Get Job-Ready Skills by Designing a Real 5-Story Hotel Building

What you'll learn

Model a realistic 5-story hotel building in ETABS from scratch

Define and assign structural elements (beams, columns, slabs, walls, Staircase, Foundation, etc.)

Apply gravity and live, loads per relevant codes

Understand Floating Columns

Perform structural analysis and interpret ETABS output (displacements, forces, moments)

Design of slabs and foundations using CSI SAFE and ETABS

Learn practical drafting techniques for presenting a complete structural set

Detail reinforcement for slabs, beams, columns, staircases, and footings

Learn load path concepts and how forces are transferred through a structure

Get exposure to international design standards (like ACI, Eurocode, or relevant local codes)

Learn how to prepare structural layout for buildings

Requirements

Basic understanding of structural engineering principles (e.g., load types, structural elements)

Familiarity with reinforced concrete design concepts (e.g., bending, shear, reinforcement basics)

Access to a computer/laptop capable of running ETABS, AutoCAD, and SAFE software

Willingness to learn practical, real-world structural design workflows

Strong interest in designing real buildings, especially multi-story structures like hotels

Engineering or architecture background (students, recent graduates, or professionals)

Prior exposure to ETABS, AutoCAD, or SAFE is helpful but not mandatory – step-by-step guidance is provided

Description

This comprehensive, project-based course guides students through the complete structural design of a five-story reinforced concrete (RC) hotel building, using leading industry software: ETABS for superstructure modeling and analysis, and CSI SAFE for foundation design. It is tailored for civil engineering students, graduates, and professionals who want to build real-world skills in multi-story building design.What the Course Covers:The course begins with the creation of structural layout drawings—including columns, beams, and slabs—using AutoCAD. These drawings are then imported into ETABS, where you'll develop a full 3D model of the building. You'll learn to define and model key structural elements such as:Columns (including floating columns)Beams and slabsShear wallsStaircases(Open well staircase and Dog leg staircaseA steel roof truss system with Z purlins and aluminium roofing sheetYou’ll also learn how to apply gravity loads and load combinations in accordance with two major international standards:British Standards (BS 8110)American Concrete Institute (ACI 318)Structural Analysis and Design:Once the model is complete, you’ll carry out a full structural analysis of the building. Key analysis and design topics include:Checking deflection limits based on British Code provisionsEvaluating shear force and bending moment diagrams for beams and columnsDesigning structural members (beams, slabs, columns, shear walls) to ensure they meet strength and serviceability criteriaFoundation Design with CSI SAFE:After analyzing and exporting footing reactions from ETABS, the course transitions into foundation design using CSI SAFE. You’ll learn to:Design isolated footings (pad footings)Perform punching shear checks(one-way shear and two-way shear)Ensure stability and serviceability of the substructureReinforcement Detailing:Detailed guidance will be provided on how to reinforce structural members according to design outputs, covering:Rebar sizing and placement for slabs, beams, columns, and foundationsReinforcement for shear walls and staircasesDrafting reinforcement details in AutoCAD, suitable for construction drawingsLearning Outcomes:By the end of this course, participants will be able to:Confidently model and analyze a multi-story RC structure in ETABSDesign both superstructure and foundation components according to the codeApply both British and American design standards in practical scenariosDetail reinforcement and prepare structural drawings using AutoCADDeliver a complete hotel building project from concept to construction-ready designWhether you're aiming to land your first job, sharpen your design skills, or add a strong project to your portfolio, this course offers practical, job-ready experience that bridges the gap between theory and real-world application.

Overview

Section 1: BEAM AND COLUMN PLACEMENT ON THE BUILDING PLAN

Lecture 1 Reading and Understanding the Architectural Plan

Lecture 2 Placing all plans using a common reference point

Lecture 3 Beam placement on the ground floor

Lecture 4 Column Placement on the ground floor

Lecture 5 Beam Placement on the first floor

Lecture 6 Column Placement on the First floor

Lecture 7 Column placement on the first floor part 2

Lecture 8 Column placement on the first floor part 3

Lecture 9 Column placement placement on the first floor part 4

Lecture 10 Adding the Cantilever beams for the floating columns

Lecture 11 Beam Placement on the second floor plan

Lecture 12 Column placement on the second floor plan

Lecture 13 Beam Placement on the third floor plan

Lecture 14 Column Placement on the third floor plan

Lecture 15 Beam placement on the fourth floor plan

Lecture 16 Column placement on the fourth floor plan

Lecture 17 Shear wall placements on the building plan

Section 2: COLUMN AND BEAM CENTERLINE PLAN

Lecture 18 Beam centerline on the ground floor

Lecture 19 Column centerline on the ground floor

Lecture 20 Beam centerline on the first floor plan

Lecture 21 Column centerline on the first floor plan

Lecture 22 Column centerline on all floor plan

Lecture 23 Re converting the floor plan into DXF file format

Section 3: MODELLING THE BUILDING IN ETABS

Lecture 24 Editing the stories in ETABS

Lecture 25 Defining the Rebar and Concrete properties

Lecture 26 Defining the section properties

Lecture 27 Importing the DXF floor plan into Etabs

Lecture 28 Columns modelling

Lecture 29 Re-Modelling the columns on the fourth floor

Lecture 30 Beams Modelling

Lecture 31 Shear wall modelling

Lecture 32 Slab modelling on the Ground floor

Lecture 33 Slab Modelling on other floors and Model check

Lecture 34 Re-Positioning the Circular Columns

Section 4: Steel Truss Roof Modelling

Lecture 35 Steel Truss roof modelling part 1

Lecture 36 Steel Truss roof modelling part 2

Lecture 37 Steel Truss roof modelling part 3

Lecture 38 Correcting the Error Messages

Lecture 39 Z purlins modelling part 1

Lecture 40 Z purlins modelling part 2

Lecture 41 Aluminum Roofing Sheet Modelling

Lecture 42 Aluminum Roofing Sheet Modelling part 2

Lecture 43 Moment Releases on the Secondary Beams

Lecture 44 Moment Releases on the secondary beams part 2

Section 5: Open Well and Dog Leg Staircase Modelling in the Building

Lecture 45 Open well staircase modelling in the building part 1

Lecture 46 Open well staircase modelling part 2

Lecture 47 Open Well Staircase Modelling Part 3

Lecture 48 Dog Leg staircase Modelling

Lecture 49 Dog Leg Staircase Modelling Solving Modelling Warning

Section 6: Defining and Assigning the Loads on the Building

Lecture 50 Defining the load pattern

Lecture 51 Calculating the super dead loads in the building

Lecture 52 Defining Shell Uniform load set

Lecture 53 Application of Uniform shell load set on the building

Lecture 54 Application of uniform shell load set on the building part 2

Lecture 55 Assigning Roof load on the roof

Lecture 56 Wall and Parapet wall load calculations

Lecture 57 Assigning the wall and parapet load

Lecture 58 Assigning support condition

Lecture 59 Load combination and Envelope

Lecture 60 Checking model using higher tolerance length

Lecture 61 Rectifying the error check

Section 7: ANALYSIS AND DESIGN

Lecture 62 Local Axis, Global Axis, Bending moment and Shear forces Diagram

Lecture 63 Understanding Bending moment on the slab

Lecture 64 Allowable slab deflections check

Lecture 65 Designing the Building

Section 8: Reinforcement Detailing of the Structure

Lecture 66 Longitudinal Reinforcement detailing of the beams

Lecture 67 Stirrup shear Reinforcement detailing of the beams

Lecture 68 Column Rebar percentage

Lecture 69 Columns longitudinal Reinforcement

Lecture 70 Column Lateral Ties Reinforcement

Lecture 71 Circular Columns Longitudinal and spiral Reinforcement

Lecture 72 Slab Design and Reinforcements

Section 9: FOUNDATION DESIGN AND DETAILING

Lecture 73 Exporting Reaction loads from Etabs to SAFE

Lecture 74 Defining the Foundation properties

Lecture 75 Drawing the Footing in CSI SAFE

Lecture 76 Drawing the Shear wall Footing in CSI SAFE

Lecture 77 Drawing the Stiff Column on the footing

Lecture 78 Footing Soil subgrade Modulus

Civil and structural engineering students looking to gain hands-on design experience,Structural design interns or junior engineers involved in building projects,Anyone preparing for structural engineering job interviews or seeking career advancement,Engineers aiming to learn how to detail reinforcement accurately for construction,Professionals working in construction, consulting, or design firms who want to upgrade their technical capabilities,Individuals who want to transition from theory to practical structural design,Recent engineering graduates who want to strengthen their portfolio with a real-world project