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Performance Based Design | Session 92

INTRODUCTION

SQVE STRUCTURAL SUMMIT | Session 92

In today’s complex built environment, Performance Based Design (PBD) is becoming the cornerstone of resilient, cost-effective, and reliable structural systems. Unlike traditional design methods which focus on compliance with prescriptive codes, PBD emphasizes:

  • Realistic assessment of structural performance under varying levels of demand
  • Customized performance objectives (e.g., Immediate Occupancy, Life Safety, Collapse Prevention)
  • Rational use of resources without overdesigning
  • Better communication with stakeholders through measurable performance outcomes
  • Safer and more adaptable infrastructure for future generations
Few Common Questions Engineers Have about PBD…
  • How is Performance-Based Design different from force-based design?
  • What are the key steps in implementing a performance-based seismic design?
  • What performance levels should be targeted for essential facilities like hospitals or bridges?
  • How do we model non-linear behavior of structures in commercial software?
  • What are the practical challenges in validating performance objectives?
  • Are there Indian codes or guidelines that support PBD, or do we rely on international practices?
  • Can PBD be applied effectively for retrofitting existing buildings?
  • How is peer review handled in performance-based projects?
  • What kind of documentation or simulations are expected in a PBD report?

Performance-Based Design: Shaping the Future of Structural Engineering

Have questions about Performance-Based Design (PBD)?
Now is your chance to ask one of India’s leading experts in Earthquake Engineering.

We’re inviting structural engineers, researchers, students, and professionals across the globe to submit their queries on Performance-Based Design (PBD), a modern approach that goes beyond code compliance to truly assess and enhance how structures behave under actual loads and hazards.

🎙️ Expert Session with Prof. (Dr.) Yogendra Singh

Head, Department of Earthquake Engineering, IIT Roorkee

Your questions will be directly addressed by Prof. (Dr.) Yogendra Singh, an expert in seismic design and performance-based methodologies.

Your specific queries are invited in advance for the session. We will attempt to address the same in the upcoming session. The date and time of the session will be announced after collation of the queries.

Schedule

At present, we are collating the discussion points / queries from the participants for Performance Based Design. Your specific queries / discussion points are invited in the following registration form.

Registered participants will receive exact date and time along with the details to participate in the live session.

HOW TO REGISTER ?

Registration is FREE. You will receive schedule for the event and link for participation through email.

Access package of recorded sessions of previous online courses

SQVe Consultants has successfully launched multiple unique online courses over the past four years, addressing current industry challenges and their solutions. These courses have covered a wide range of topics, including wind engineering, earthquake-resistant design, machine foundation design, pipe-rack design, steel and RCC structure design, PEB structures, liquid retaining structures, foundation design, nonlinear dynamic analysis, design of connections, etc. The courses focused on the latest provisions of key IS codes such as IS 800:2007, IS 16700:2023, IS 1893 (Part 1):2016, IS 1893 (Part 2):2014, IS 1893 (Part 4):2024, IS 13920:2016, IS 3370:2021, etc. along with software applications like STAAD Pro, ETABS, RCDC, RAM Connection, SAFE & STAAD Foundation Advanced. For steel structure design, specialized courses on AISC 360-22 and EUROCODE-3 were also conducted.

In total, 16 unique online courses have been delivered, comprising 247 sessions and 370+ contact hours. The complete list of 247 sessions with titles is provided in Annexure A, while links to individual courses can be found in Annexure B of this document.

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We take this opportunity to thank all participants for their support and valuable feedback, which continues to inspire us in expanding these learning initiatives.


All recorded sessions from these courses are available for self-paced learning, allowing engineers to access them at their convenience. Based on inquiries from professionals and the most popular course combinations, we have structured 11 specialized packages by clubbing 247 sessions from 16 online courses

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You may also purchase access to individual online courses:

RCC-STR-003: Foundation engineering (Part 1) Link for more details: https://sqveconsultants.com/rcc-str-003

RCC-STR-002: Design of liquid retaining structures Link for more details: https://sqveconsultants.com/rcc-str-002

ONG-STR-001: Design of Pipe-rack for oil & gas industry: https://sqveconsultants.com/ong-str-001

DYN-STR-001: Design of machine foundations: https://sqveconsultants.com/dyn-str-001

STEEL-STR-007: Design of PEB structure: https://sqveconsultants.com/steel-str-007

STEEL-STR-005: Design of steel structure as per American codes: https://sqveconsultants.com/steel-str-005

STEEL-STR-006: Design of connections for steel structures: https://sqveconsultants.com/steel-str-006

EQ-STR-004: Push-over analysis, P-delta analysis, Nonlinear dynamic analysis, Response spectrum analysis: https://sqveconsultants.com/eq-str-004

RCC-STR-001: Comparison of design results of RC between STAAD Pro, RCDC & ETABS: https://sqveconsultants.com/rcc-str-001

To decide appropriate online courses for your specific requirements,  feel free to connect with us through email address: contact@sqveconsultants.com

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Feedback of few participants for previous online courses”

Tarnpreet Singh Gill

The course content for STEEL-STR-001 has been thoroughly devised to be effective in best manner. Sharing of Recorded Sessions was the best part as I myself missed few end sessions due to office pressure but I could complete these later on. Making a permanent whatsapp group for discussion was also a good idea.

Akash Solanki

STEEL-STR-001 was the best package for understanding the limit state design of steel structures using IS800:2007 along with its application in STAAD.Pro. Tremendous wealth of knowledge from Bhavin sir combined with queries by other participants really facilitated a great learning experience. Thank you for such an amazing course. I hope more such courses are on the way.

Anal Shah

The course WIND-STR-002 was so interactive and Dr. Abhay Gupta was so kind enough to listen to all queries and answer them in very great detail. Also time spent by Dr. Gupta is highly appreciated. Great job Dr. Gupta in spreading the knowledge.

Sujata Gupta

It gives a good awareness about software as well as corresponding codal provisions. So one can get technical knowledge as well as how software using clauses giving in codes. Teacher is very patient, soft spoken and knowledgeable person. Topics selected in the course STEEL-STR-001 are very relevant, useful and to the point for design and analysis of steel structure.

Hiren Desai

The course WIND-STR-002 is very much informative as well as useful for practicing engineers considering the non availability of easy to detailed literatures and practical examples.

JAKEER HUSSAIN

WIND-STR-002 : Explanation regarding wind action and building response due to wind, and the way of clarifications to participants questions by Dr. Abhay Gupta sir was excellent. Looking forward to attend relevant upcoming webinars/courses.

Rajen Dharia

On attending to STEEL-STR-01 course with the multi discipline participates from across India is the best part of this course. As the questions raised and its solutions, are many a times very new for each other during the sessions which enhance our knowledge in different practical applications and approach towards it’s solution. I Recommend to join STEEL-STR-01 to all upcoming Structural Engineers.

Prashanth N

The course STEEL-STR-001 was well planned and the sessions were very interactive and informative.

ZEESHAN MUNSHI

After attending online course STAAD-STR-001, I m very happy to share that….now I understand the result which I get after analysis……and how to use or understand the STAAD editor. Thank u so much for that…!!

Rajashree

The course WIND-STR-001 facilitated discussion and understanding of concepts  in more detailed simplified manner under the experienced and knowledgeable professionals. Thank you Dr Abhay sir and Bhavin sir.

D. Nivetha

The Staad Pro Training sessions were extremely fruitful, informative and it gave deeper insights into the field of structural engineering. Bhavin sir had not only taught us the software of Staad Pro, but he had explained us several technical concepts based on his field experiences. It was an interactive session where sir had asked us questions and it helped us think a lot and come up with solutions. Overall, it’s been a great experience and this 25 day of training has taught me a lot and has inspired me to develop greater passion towards civil engineering.

Ravichandra

STEEL-STR-001 is very wonderful course. I have learned many things through this course. During session Bhavin sir interaction with the participants is very great with clear explanations. We are expecting these type of courses in future also.

Mohd Ameen Irfan

Bhavin Sir is very experienced and expert in his field, He made the topics in online course STAAD-STR-001 very clear from the scratch and also addressed every student’s queries and problems very nicely!!!

Srinivasa Reddy

Dear Sir thank you so much for your Course ETABS-STR-001. We learn Lot from here. Happy to Join this Course we are waiting for next Upcoming Courses.

Dhirender Singh Bisht

I am pursuing masters in structural engineering and steel was the topic that I found always challenging since my B.Tech times. Moreover this is also a missing topic for the syllabus of many universities in masters program. To understand its theory ,and execute it practically in software is really challenging and need a mentor for that. I’ve been following Bhavin sir from last few months and was it was my good decision to choose him as a guide. By the course STEEL-STR-001, now I can feel that I am in a position to explore boundaries of IS code, and also I’m enthusiastic to see how Euro code, AISC code and other countries code tackles the problem which sounds to be complicated in IS code.

Hemanth Ponnuri

STEEL-STR-001 course is very informative and very well explained about the hidden insights in the IS800 code.

M. K. Haridharan

In the course ETABS-STR-001, all the session are very interactive, it has a touch with theory, hands on training and practical aspects. The knowledge of the mentor is extraordinary in all aspects.

Dipal Trivedi

The course GEO-STR-001 effectively addressed the gap between geotechnical and structural engineer. It not only covers important interface areas but also discusses consequences of poor interface. Subject experts have in depth knowledge and experience to address expectations of various participants ranging from fresh engineering graduate to highly experienced professionals. The course is interactive and experts are more than willing to address any queries of the participant. The course content is appropriately divided into multiple sessions over the weekend to allow flexibility to participants to participate and reflect during the week at their convenience. Overall, this course is highly recommended for structural and geotechnical engineers for gaining and enhancing the understanding of the very important interface between geotechnical and structural engineering work.

REVA VENU V M

I am a budding geotechnical engineering professional. For three years I have worked as faculty in NIT and recently joined as project fellow- geotechnical engineering in a research Institute. Now I am in the transition phase of my career ie, shifting from academics to industry. My desire to become a geotechnical engineering consultant inspired me to join this course. As I don’t have much industrial exposure, attending the course GEO-STR-001 helped me to gain a lot of practical knowledge related to geotechnical engineering. Especially the discussions related to soil investigation, interpretation of soil report and interactive sessions were really amazing. Queries of other participants and the discussions associated with it,were really informative, as it mainly focussed on current industrial practices. Thank you Vivek sir and Bhavin sir for giving this wonderful opportunity. Hoping for a better support in my future endeavours too. Also expecting further courses related to this, in the coming future.

Ajay Narayan Jadhav

The course WIND-STR-001 provided Excellent clarifications on IS875 clauses.

Akshay Thakur

REC-STR-001: The recorded sessions are more than anything for tackling practical difficulties…. and you bring some other professionals like dr. Jain and dr. Gupta is just like awesome experience for the student like me who are from tier-3 college who won’t get such a precious information… thanks to you also for the knowledge you impart… best luck to you and your team for this your initiative to resolve practical difficulties among aspiring structural engineers… 🙏🏻 once again thank you so much… because nobody in today’s era from structural engineering domain is wants to share the information, but you do… kudos!

Mainak Ghosal

The Course WIND-STR-002 was very effective. It changed my perspective on not only wind engineering but also seismic loading analysis. Dr.Gupta also referred some excellent books which would not have been possible otherwise. Last but not the least, Dr. Gupta was kind enough to give me the charges of highlighting the errata for the Explanatory Handbook on Wind Engineering.

Anvitha Yadama

It has been an excellent course and given me an in-depth understanding on ETABS and STAAD.Pro software . I feel more confident in my understanding and it helped me complete my major project in my B. Tech course .Thank you for all the support and excellent teaching. During the training program all my queries were answered quickly.

Chokshi Hem

I heard somewhere that we shall never use STAAD for dynamic analysis. But that wrong interpretation of the software was cleared through the course : STAAD-STR-001.

Shreyas Barad

STEEL-STR-001 is much awaited course. Finally the industry expert teaching the right thing with right methodology. I had never seen such an excellent online course like this. The amount of knowledge and engagement was extremely good. Thank you so much for the wonderful course.

Ashish Sawant

The course WIND-STR-001 is very informative. It clears basics of overall concept of wind flow. Thanks to Bhavin sir and Gupta sir for your guidance on wind loading.

Parth Gandha

The course STAAD-STR-001 was really amazing an knowledgeable. As I fresher I gained so much knowledge about all the little things I didn’t know that were so much important. Troubleshooting of the software was the most important topic as a single wrong interpretation of the warning can totally change the outcome. I heartily thanks Shri Bhavin bhai and SQVE consultants for introducing such wonderful courses so that we can perform good in practice.

Praveen Upadhyay

Bhavin Shah is a fantastic trainer, very friendly and encouraging, it was a well-delivered and presented course (STAAD-STR-001) that was well received by the group. There was a great balance between theory and practice and the concepts were clearly and professionally explained.

Dr. Raksha Parolkar

Topics covered in WIND-STR-002 were new for me to understand, as it has never been covered in syllabus. But the way Dr. Abhay Gupta sir taught, explained the problems and shared his experiences, the subject got easy to understand. I feel proud of being his student.

BHARATENDU PATEL

This course related to STAAD.Pro and case studies was beyond the conventional software training. It helped me conceptualise the idea behind the behaviour of any structure, understand the special requirements between steel and concrete structures. Real life case study and interactive sessions made the learning more impactful.

Shefali Thakkar

STEEL-STR-001 was the best interactive course ,wherein all practical facts and limitations those are related with prevailing standards, software and practices were discussed. Vision was provided to participate towards solving such prevailing limitations rather following the same collaboratively. Course content was described very effectively and constant encouragement on experiments of the course deliverables and raising doubts and solving the same. Effective time management by faculty to satisfy all participants’ queries along with effective delivery of course content. 24 hour interaction facility was made available for solving course related queries.

RATHISH V R

I really enjoyed throughout the journey of the course STEEL-STR-001 wherein I improved by Fundamental Knowledge in the Design of Steel Structures. Bhavin Sir’s explanation on Lateral Torsional Buckling and other critical areas, really helped me to become sound in manual calculations. Keep continuing the good work!

Nitin Sharma

I would like to thanks and appreciate for this helpful course comprising of STAAD PRO Training and Design concepts for RCC and Steel. In this module I have learned in detail about essential concepts for designing industrial buildings and gained an understanding of different types of Analysis. I also acquired the knowledge of different types of Codes. Moreover, l was introduced with FEM, design of foundation, anchor bolts and connections. All the sessions were very interactive and engaging. The valuable knowledge that i have gained in these two months will certainly be propitious to start my career as a structural engineer.

Supriya Pal

I AM A PHD SCHOLAR AND WORKING IN THE FIELD OF WIND STRUCTURE INTERECTION. I GOT A LOT OF MY DOUBTS CLEARED THROUGH THIS COURSE : WIND-STR-002. THANKYOU VERY MUCH

Tanuja Singh

STEEL-STR-001 : Excellent initiative to bring clarity of concepts to professionals.

Kunal Patil

At first I never expected the sessions which are going to be conducted would be so knowledgeable. Day by day listening to Abhay sir touching every aspect from the codal point of view, few from his own experience. The mixture of everything made this course WIND-STR-002 very valuable and useful. Before this course I was trying to learn from everywhere how does this wind dynamic forces are to be calculated but through SQVE consultants arranging this webinar and learning under experience fraternity was worthwhile.

Alok Rathore

After attending the course WIND-STR-001, I change my prospective towards structure and learn many concept.

Ajay Narayan Jadhav

WIND-STR-002 : Excellent sessions. Thanks a lot to team SQVe and the eminent speaker for giving a valuable knowledge.

Dr. Vinubhai Patel

The course WIND-STR-002 was really very much informative and useful. Enjoyed a lot.

Mr. AJAY NARAYAN JADHAV

JUST TO APPRECIATE THE WORKSHOP STAAD-STR-001, IT HAS BEEN VERY USEFUL FOR ME. I WOULD LIKE TO HIGHLIGHT THE DYNAMIC OF THE SESSIONS, VERY ACTIVE, INTERESTING, AND WELL ORGANISED AND GREAT TO SHARE EXPERIENCES. MANY THANKS TO THE SPEAKER AND ORGANISERS!!…..ONCE AGAIN THANK YOU FOR SHARING AN INSPIRING LEARNING EXPERIENCE 👍

Sharad Gupta

I am very grateful to Er. Dr. Abhay Gupta and Mr. Bhavin Shah for sharing your knowledge with us even though we have the same profession. Your course WIND-STR-002 helped me to clear many of the doubts I had sine the past 20 years.

Praveen Vasishth

STEEL-STR-001 is very useful course for updating to new code for steel design of buildings.

Er. Sachi Parekh

I appreciate the course structure designed by Er. Bhavin Shah , which includes the theory and implementation of coddle provisions to software and interpretation of results. By attending it, I am able to learn and explore the analogy of a software – Staad Pro. Thank you very much for sharing the knowledge and make my doubts crystal clear…

I must say that he is a true professional academician
Like a bridge between Institute and industry…

 

Harikrishnan

Faculty engineering knowledge is excellent. These course STEEL-STR-001 is useful for fresher and experienced person.

Kamlesh Mehta

In the course WIND-STR-002, I was not able to attend few lectures due to internet connectivity problem. But I have gone through the video lectures provided by Mr. Bhavin shah and it is positive point that any time any where we can watch and update our knowledge.

Haridharan M K

The online course EQ-STR-001 was very informative and it covered all the aspects of IS1893, IS16700, IS13920 and more important sharing the videos of the course which enabled to go through at any time.