EQ-STR-005

INTRODUCTION

The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has recently published the extensively revised IS 1893 (Part 1):2025 – General Provisions and IS 1893 (Part 5):2025 – Buildings, marking one of the most significant updates in India’s seismic design framework in the last two decades. In response to the large number of queries and requests received from practicing engineers, consultants, and reviewers across the country, we are launching this dedicated online training program to support the correct implementation of the new code provisions.

EQ-STR-005 — Implementation of IS 1893 (Part 1):2025 & IS 1893 (Part 5):2025 – Part 1 | Starting from: 18^th December, 2025

The 2025 revision of IS 1893 introduces a major restructuring of the earthquake design standards. Part 1 has been completely overhauled with a new title and a probabilistic earthquake hazard map, revised design spectra up to 10 seconds, zone-wise design horizontal acceleration coefficients for various return periods, strengthened response-history analysis using updated far-fault and near-fault ground-motion suites, a detailed methodology for soil–structure interaction, and a revised procedure for liquefaction assessment. For the first time, the code also incorporates design requirements for architectural elements and utilities (AEUs), including minimum lateral forces, displacement checks, and floor response spectra. Part 5, which now contains all building-specific provisions earlier embedded in Part 1 (2016), undergoes substantial updates: the “response reduction factor” is renamed as the elastic force reduction factor with revised values; importance factors are modified to align with the new hazard levels; torsion design provisions are strengthened. Additional provisions are introduced for critical buildings and special buildings. Admissible structural systems are clarified, and specific updates are made for RC wall density, natural period estimation, bracing requirements, and open-storey systems. Together, these changes bring Indian seismic design practice closer to modern global standards through clearer zoning, refined analytical tools, and more explicit system-wise design rules. Given the scale and depth of revisions, it is imperative to discuss the clause-by-clause details along with a feasible and practical implementation strategy. This program EQ-STR-005—Part-1 of the full implementation series—will commence from 18-DEC-25.

Quick highlights of the course:

• Clause-by-clause discussion of both the standards
• Feasible implementation strategy for newly added requirements
• Interactive discussion format
• Manual calculations
• Coverage of fundamentals of structural dynamics & earthquake resistant design

The entire course will be extremely useful for preparation of in-house working procedure, check-lists, Do’s and Don’ts, etc. for appropriate implementation of the revised documents.

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WHAT IS UNIQUE ABOUT THIS COURSE?

• The course is designed by the experienced engineer (Mr. Bhavin Shah) who has 25 years of experience in the field of structural engineering.
• The entire course is designed from the practical aspects which can be readily used in the real projects.
• The course is designed to have an interactive mode so that the problems / doubts of the participants can be addressed effectively.
  A WhatsApp group will be created for quick communication between the participants and the faculty. The participants will be able to share the discussion points, doubts, queries, etc. in the group. The details in the group will be collated for further discussion in the next session.
• All the sessions will be recorded and recording of each session will be uploaded at our online portal next day. If a participant misses a live session, they can watch the session recording before attending the next class. After reviewing the recording, participants may share their doubts or queries in the WhatsApp group, and all such queries will be addressed in the following session.
• Access to Recording will be available with all the participants for 180 days.
• Certificate for participation will be issued on successful completion of the online course. For successful completion of the course, the participant is required to complete the exercises during the program.
• The course is designed as a process of learning together..

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

This course will be useful for following:

•  Practicing Structural Consultants
•  Senior Structural Engineers in the company
•  Junior Structural Engineers in the company
• Owner’s consultants
• Proof checking consultants
•  Research scholars, Academicians
•  Post Graduate students in Structural Engineering
•  Civil engineering students who are interested in Structural Engineering.

COURSE FACULTY

Mr. Bhavin Shah (Founder & CEO, SQVe Consultants) is passionate about Engineering profession with two decades of experience. He is having a dream for enhancing the engineering profession in different organisations. He completed graduation in Civil Engineering and Masters in Structures from Sardar Patel University. He is having unique experience of working in the specialized firm of civil / structural consultancy which grew as multidisciplinary firm (VMS), large multidisciplinary firm (L&T Chiyoda Ltd.) and owner based engineering set up (Adani Infra (I) Ltd.). He worked in different organisations at different levels, starting from junior design engineer to CEO. He is Founder & CEO of SQVe Consultants.

METHODOLOGY

• The entire course is designed in the ONLINE mode with live sessions.
• The course will spread over ~four weeks with approximate 23+ contact hours.
• During the program, the interaction can be done with faculty and the participants using WhatsApp.
• Fundamentals and the concepts will be main focus of the course.
  The online sessions will be conducted using ZOOM software.         

COURSE SCHEDULE

Start Date	18-DEC-25
End Date	7-JAN-26
Total contact hours	23+ contact hours (Sessions will be arranged on Monday to Friday from 8:30 PM to 10:00 PM IST.) ##
Details of each session	Please download brochure of the course for details of each session.

FEES FOR THE COURSE**

For participant from India	Cost per participant shall be 9,800 INR (inclusive of 18% GST).
For participant outside of India	Cost per participant shall be 135 USD.

**Important notes:

  1. Payment in installments:

Participants have the option to pay the total applicable fees in six monthly installments. In this case, the total fee amount will increase by approximately 3%. For example, if the total applicable fee is ₹9,800, the monthly installment will be ₹1,683 (i.e., ₹1,683× 6 = ₹10,098).

To avail this facility, please share your name, email address, WhatsApp number and city through WhatsApp: +91 7567963971 or at earthquake@sqveconsultants.com. We will create a subscription plan through Razorpay with an auto-pay feature.

2. Discount offered:

 For continuous learner: If you have attended earlier one course of SQVe Consultants than 5% of discount will be offered. For prior two courses, 10% of discount will be offered. For three or more prior courses, 15% of discount will be offered.      To avail the discount, please send us an email at: earthquake@sqveconsultants.com. We will arrange to send an invoice considering the discount for online payment.

Group participation from a company or institute is encouraged to get the discounts on this course. For more details, pl contact us at the above-mentioned email address.

HOW TO REGISTER FOR THE COURSE?

Please click on the following button “Register Now” and you will be directed to the payment page. Your registration will be confirmed after receipt of the payment at portal.

Kindly note that there are limited seats.

Important notes related to payment gateway:

• At this payment gateway, discount and monthly installment options are not activated.
• If you are eligible for the discount then, please connect with us through email: earthquake@sqveconsultants.com. We will create separate payment link for the same.
• To opt for monthly installment payment option, please drop a message at earthquake@sqveconsultants.com and pl mention your name, email address, WhatsApp number & city. We will create a subscription plan through Razorpay with an auto-pay feature.
• Payment gateway at the above-mentioned portal is configured only for Indian participants. Interested foreign engineers can contact us at the email address: earthquake@sqveconsultants.com. An invoice will be shared through PayPal for online payment.

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Your any queries/ doubts related to the course may be addressed to the email address: earthquake@sqveconsultants.com

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Individual online courses (self-paced mode of learning):

ONG-STR-002: Blast resistant design of buildings: https://sqveconsultants.com/ong-str-002

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-008: Design of PEB structures with cranes: https://sqveconsultants.com/steel-str-008

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

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