ANALYSIS AND DESIGN OF A G+12 RESIDENTIAL BUILDING USING ETABS

The paper summarizes the detailed analysis and design of G+12 residential building with help of ETABSsoftware, showing a blend of conventional and modern tools. The thirteen-story structure comprises four 922 sqftflats per floor (total 1376 sqft/floor) supported by isolated foundations with a soil bearing capacity of 200 kN/m.All the critical members such as one-way/two-way slabs, beams, columns, footings and staircases have beendesigned in a systematic way to meet the requirements of Indian Standard codes (IS 456, IS 1893) to ensure safety,serviceability and economy.The study contrast manual calculation with ETABS outputs, particularly under varied loading scenarios includingdead loads, live loads, and dynamic lateral forces. The software enhanced the precision in determining structuralbehaviour like bending, shear, and deflection in large-scale configuration (37m x 36m, 8 x 5 bays). It alsofacilitated spatial planning through effective visual modelling. The project illustrate ETABS as a valuable tool fordesigning high-rise buildings in rapidly urbanizing areas in indiaThis project highlights ETABS as a practical tool for high-rise building design, linking theory with real-timeefficiency, and stands as a precedent for future buildings in a fast-expanding urban India.