Light Steel Framing (LSF) Design with SAP2000 & CSI SAFE

Master LSF & CFS structural analysis and design with SAP2000 & CSI SAFE through a complete real-world project.
What you'll learn

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Design a complete Light Steel Framing (LSF) building using SAP2000 and CSI SAFE
Model the main LSF structural frame, joists, lateral bracing, and stair structure
Define cold-formed and hot-rolled steel materials and structural sections
Apply gravity, partition, snow, and wind loads and perform structural analysis
Design LSF structural members using SAP2000 and review analysis results
Transfer nonlinear support reactions from SAP2000 to CSI SAFE using Excel
Model, analyze, and design strip foundations in CSI SAFE
Check soil bearing pressure, shear, punching shear, and foundation reinforcement
Visualize the completed LSF structural model in Revit
Requirements

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A laptop or computer with SAP2000 and CSI SAFE installed.
Description

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Note: The key difference in this course compared to many other Light Steel Framing courses is that instead of focusing on isolated concepts or simple exercises, everything is taught through areal-world LSF project, covering the practical workflow from modeling and loading to structural analysis, member design, and foundation design usingSAP2000 and CSI SAFE. After completing this course, you can continue with my"Revit 2027 Family Creation: Nested, Line-Based & Face-Based" course to learn how to model LSF structural components in Revit and create detailed drawings, quantity takeoffs, legends, and other BIM deliverables.
Are you interested in learning how Light Steel Framing (LSF) structures are structurally analyzed and designed in a real engineering workflow?
Have you ever wondered how a complete LSF building can be modeled, loaded, analyzed, and designed using SAP2000 and CSI SAFE?
Do you want to move beyond basic software tutorials and develop practical, project-based skills in LSF structural analysis and design?
This comprehensive course is designed to take you step by step through the complete structural analysis and design process of a Light Steel Framing (LSF) building using SAP2000 and CSI SAFE.
You will not just learn software tools-you will work through a complete LSF project and apply each concept directly to a practical structural engineering workflow.
Throughout the course, you will learn how to develop the structural model of an LSF building, define structural systems and loads, apply appropriate load cases and combinations, perform structural analysis, and evaluate the behavior of the structure.
You will also learn how to design the structural members based on the analysis results and check the critical elements of the LSF system. The course then continues with the design of the foundation system using CSI SAFE, allowing you to follow the structural workflow from the superstructure to the foundation.
This course is fully project-based, meaning every major concept is applied directly to a complete LSF building rather than being taught through disconnected examples or theoretical exercises.
What Makes This Course Different
Complete Light Steel Framing (LSF) building project from start to finish
Real-world structural analysis and design workflow
Practical modeling and loading using SAP2000
Structural analysis and interpretation of results
Design and verification of LSF structural members
Foundation modeling and design using CSI SAFE
Hands-on, project-based learning rather than isolated exercises
Focus on practical engineering workflow and decision-making
Main Topics Covered
Introduction to Light Steel Framing (LSF) structural systems
Structural modeling of an LSF building in SAP2000
Defining materials, sections, and structural properties
Structural loads, load cases, and load combinations
Structural analysis and interpretation of results
Design and verification of LSF structural members
Reviewing critical structural elements and design results
Foundation modeling and design in CSI SAFE
Structural engineering workflow from superstructure to foundation
Practical project-based analysis and design
If you are a civil engineer, structural engineer, structural designer, or engineering student who wants to develop practical skills in Light Steel Framing structural analysis and design, this course will guide you step by step through a complete project-based workflow.
By the end of this course, you will be able to confidently develop, analyze, and design a complete Light Steel Framing structure using SAP2000 and CSI SAFE, while understanding the practical engineering workflow behind the analysis and design process.
And during the course, feel free to ask any questions-I will support you throughout the entire learning process.
Who this course is for

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Structural Engineers interested in Light Steel Framing (LSF) design
Civil Engineers and Structural Designers
SAP2000 users who want to learn practical LSF structural design
Engineers and BIM professionals working with lightweight steel structures
Engineering students interested in real-world LSF structural design
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