Design and Seismic Performance Analysis of Multi-Story Building

Abstract

This research aims to analyze and design a G+6 private residential structure using ETABS and STAAD.Pro. Traditional design methods are time-consuming and complex, whereas software-based approaches offer faster and more precise results. STAAD.Pro and ETABS employ the limit state method as per Indian Standard Codes. STAAD.Pro provides an advanced interface, visualization tools, and powerful analysis engines. This study considers dead load, live load, wind load, and seismic load combinations. The analysis includes defining structural components, applying loads, and evaluating results. A comparative study of beam and column designs between the two software programs highlights their efficiency in reinforcement detailing.