Static Analysis and Design of Multistorey (G+3) Residential Building using STAAD Pro

Abstract

In this project, an attempt is made to analysis and design a multi-storey building (G+3, Residential Building) using STAAD Pro software. In the present scenario, huge numbers of structures have constructed in the world for numerous purposes. These structures have been designedfromdifferenttechniquessuchasloadbearingwallstructures,framedstructures,shell structures, composite structures, etc. In the present study has been focused on G+3 stories residential building for evaluate the static responses. The building has been constructed in symmetricalthroughoutwithusingframedstructures.Thestudyhasbeenoptedthreesteps:1) Built geometrical and 3D model: the geometrical drawing and 3D model of the building has been done by Auto Cad and Staad Pro., 2) Performed static analysis: the building has been analyzed from Dead load, Live load, Wind load and their possible combinations using by IS codes. 3) Desing: Finally, building has been designed from M20 and M25 grade concrete for checking which structure is more stable and economical.

Introduction

The text discusses the structural analysis and design of a G+3 (Ground plus 3 storey) residential building using STAAD.Pro software, focusing on reinforced concrete framed construction as per Indian Standards (IS). Residential buildings are intended for living spaces and must ensure comfort, safety, and compliance with building codes. Structural stability is assessed through static analysis, which evaluates how the building responds to dead loads, live loads, and wind loads considered as static forces.

The literature review highlights previous studies that successfully used STAAD.Pro to analyze multi-story residential buildings under various load conditions, demonstrating the software’s effectiveness in design and safety evaluation.

The methodology involves preparing building layouts with AutoCAD, creating a 3D model in STAAD.Pro, applying relevant loads and combinations based on IS codes, and designing with concrete grades M20 and M25. Geometric dimensions and material properties are specified for accurate modeling.

Load calculations cover dead loads (self-weight, walls, finishes), live loads (occupancy-related), and wind loads, with load combinations used to simulate real-world conditions.

Analysis results show typical load distribution patterns: the ground floor carries the highest load, decreasing upwards, with the top floor experiencing some uplift and lateral forces due to wind. Deflection and displacement values under various loads and combinations remain within acceptable limits per IS standards, confirming structural safety and serviceability. The building demonstrates adequate lateral stiffness and stability, with minor torsional effects.

Conclusion

The residential building has been constructed from load bearing and framed structures in nowadays. Present study has been focused on the G+3 storey residential building constructed inMeerut.Primarily,thegeometricaldrawingand3DmodelhasbeendevelopedonAutoCAD and Staad Pro. The building has been analyzed with entire possible conditions idealized for constructionand finishingmaterials,boundary conditions,beamand columnselements,walls (load bearing, partition and compound walls), etc. After the modelling the building has been analyze from dead, live, wind, and combinations load. The idealized first combination load, thebuildinghasbeenobservedtopofthedeformation4.858mminlongitudinaldirectionand 3.83mmintransversedirectionrespectively.Thebuildinghasbeenperformedverywellduring all load combination, the static responses of deformation, bending moment, shear forces have observed within the permissible limits. The building has been performed better conditions. Finally, this study concludes that the structure designed using the above data is safe, whether M20 or M25 grade concrete is used. The analysis and design are easier when using STAAD Pro software, which also saves time.

References

[1] IS875Part1:1987-IndianStandardCodeofPracticeforDesignLoads(OtherThan Earthquake) For Buildings and Structures, Part 1 Dead Loads - Unit Weights of Building Materials and Stored Materials. [2] Is 875 Part2: 1987 - IndianStandardCode ofPractice for Design Loads (OtherThan Earthquake) For Buildings and Structures, Part 1 Dead Loads - Unit Weights of Building Materials and Stored Materials. [3] Is 875 Part 3: 1987 - Indian Standard Code of practice for design loads (Other-than earthquake) For buildings and Structures Part, 3 Wind Coads. [4] IS456:2000–CodeofPractice forPlainandReinforced Concrete [5] Adhiraj A. Wadekar, Ajay G. Dahake (2020) has been focused on the analysis and Design of a Multi-Storey Building by using STAAD Pro tool. The study has been observedthestaticresponsesasbendingmoment,deformation,reactions,etc.thanafter design the building using Indian standard codal provisions and guidelines. [6] Gande Sharan Kumar et al. (2021), this paper focuses on the analysis and design of a G+8 residential building using STAAD Pro, incorporating seismic load considerations and structural safety. [7] AbhiyankJoshi&RahulSharma(2022):thestudycomparesthedesignandanalysis of a G+4 multi-storey building using STAAD Pro with different grades of concrete, assessing structural behavior under various load conditions. [8] Yeswanth Kumar (2024) A Review on Design of G+11 Storied Building Using STAAD-Pro.thestudypresentstheanalysisanddesignofabuildingelementsasslab, beam, column, and foundation design, as well as seismic analysis.

Copyright

Copyright © 2025 Aayush Kumar , Abhinav Gautam, Adarsh Kashyap, Aditya Kumar, Dr. Ambareesh Kumar. 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.