Planning Analysis and Design of a G+9 Residential Building using Revit Staad Pro and RCDC Software

Abstract

This study presents the planning, analysis, and design of a G+9 residential building using advanced structural engineering software tools such as Revit, STAAD.Pro, and RCDC (Reinforced Concrete Design and Detailing). The objective of the project is to develop an efficient and accurate workflow for multi-storey building design using modern software. The building is initially modelled in Revit, where architectural planning, grid layout, and structural components are developed in a 3D environment. The model is then exported to STAAD.Pro for structural analysis. Various loads, including dead load, live load, wind load, and seismic load, are applied as per Indian Standard codes. The analysis provides critical results such as bending moments, shear forces, axial forces, and deflections. Based on these results, the design of structural elements such as beams, columns, slabs, and footings is carried out using RCDC. The software ensures that all elements are designed as per the limit state method and satisfy safety and serviceability requirements. The results indicate that the structure is safe, stable, and economical. This study highlights the importance of software integration in improving accuracy, reducing design time, and enhancing overall efficiency in modern structural engineering practice

Introduction

The rapid growth of urbanization has increased the need for multi-storey residential buildings, making structural design more complex. Traditional manual design methods are time-consuming and prone to errors, so modern civil engineering relies on advanced software tools.

This study focuses on the planning, analysis, and design of a G+9 residential building using Revit for architectural modeling, STAAD.Pro for structural analysis under various loads (dead, live, wind, and seismic), and RCDC for designing structural elements as per Indian Standard codes. The integration of these tools improves accuracy, reduces time, and ensures safe and economical designs.

The literature review highlights that software-based analysis provides reliable results, enhances visualization through 3D modeling, and simplifies reinforcement detailing. However, some limitations include dependency on software and lack of real-site considerations.

The project objectives include planning the building, performing structural analysis, designing components, ensuring safety, and evaluating software effectiveness. The building parameters include defined dimensions for beams, columns, slabs, and loads, with analysis carried out for a G+9 structure in Pune.

Finally, the design outputs include reinforcement details for beams, columns, slabs, staircase, and foundation, along with a total estimated construction cost of approximately ?99.45 lakh.

Conclusion

This study presented the planning, analysis, and design of a G+9 residential building using Revit, STAAD.Pro, and RCDC (Reinforced Concrete Design and Detailing). The integration of these software tools enabled efficient modelling, accurate structural analysis, and reliable design of structural elements. The results show that the building is safe and stable under various loading conditions, including dead, live, wind, and seismic loads. The use of software improved accuracy, reduced design time, and ensured compliance with Indian Standard codes. Overall, the study highlights the effectiveness of software-based approaches in modern structural engineering and demonstrates their importance in achieving safe and economical building design.

References

[1] IS 456:2000 – Code of Practice for Plain and Reinforced Concrete. [2] IS 875 (Part 1–3) – Dead, Live, and Wind Loads on Buildings. [3] IS 1893:2016 – Criteria for Earthquake Resistant Design of Structures. [4] B.C. Punmia et al. – Reinforced Concrete Structures. [5] S. Ramamrutham – Design of Reinforced Concrete Structures. [6] STAAD.Pro User Manual – Bentley Systems. [7] Autodesk Revit User Manual – Autodesk Inc. [8] RCDC (Reinforced Concrete Design and Detailing) Manual – Bentley Systems.

Copyright

Copyright © 2026 Sanon Moukiatou, Dr. Rakesh Gupta, Dr. Mukesh Pandey. This is an open access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.