High Rise Building + Rooftop Pool Design Using ProtaStructure | Full Course

Learn how to design a high-rise building with a rooftop swimming pool using ProtaStructure in this complete step-by-step structural engineering course.

In this full tutorial, you will learn how to model, analyze, and design a tall building structure while considering special loads such as a rooftop pool. The course demonstrates a practical workflow used in real structural engineering projects.

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In this course you will learn:

- High-rise building structural modeling in ProtaStructure
- Structural framing setup (beams, columns, slabs, walls)
- Load cases and load combinations
- Rooftop swimming pool load application
- Structural analysis of tall buildings
- Design of slabs, beams, and columns
- Interpretation of structural analysis results
- Professional structural design workflow
- Slab, beam, column, and shear wall design
- Structural analysis and result interpretation
- Stability checks and design optimization
- Detailing and drawing extraction
- Professional project workflow tips

This tutorial is ideal for civil engineering students, structural engineers, and designers who want to learn practical high-rise building design using ProtaStructure.

Why This Course Is Different :

✅ Real project — not theory only

✅ Includes rooftop pool special load case

✅ Step-by-step guided modeling

✅ Practical design decisions explained

✅ Industry-style workflow

✅ Suitable for both students and practicing engineers

Who This Course Is For :

- Civil engineering students

- Structural engineers
- ProtaStructure users
- Design office professionals
- Anyone wanting practical high-rise design skills

✅ Learning Objectives — Course Outcomes

By the end of this course, students will be able to:

- Model a complete high-rise building structure using ProtaStructure

- Set up grids, stories, materials, and structural systems correctly

- Define and apply realistic load cases and load combinations

- Calculate and assign rooftop swimming pool loads properly

- Analyze high-rise structural behavior under gravity and lateral loads

- Design slabs, beams, columns, and shear walls using ProtaStructure tools

- Interpret analysis results and verify structural safety

- Perform stability checks and design optimization for tall buildings

- Generate structural drawings and detailing outputs

- Follow a real-world structural engineering project workflow

- Avoid common modeling and design mistakes in high-rise projects


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• [00:00] - Introduction: Overview of the 16-story hotel building project featuring a rooftop swimming pool.
• [01:02] - Mentorship & Discount Announcement: Information regarding special training discounts and mentorship classes.
• [04:01] - Initial Plan Study: Discussion on the importance of studying the building plan before starting the design.
• [04:22] - Structural Framing (GA) Basics: Introduction to General Arrangement (GA) drawing and positioning grid lines.
• [04:54] - Software Setup: Introduction to using ProtaStructure 2022 for the design process.
• [06:40] - Layer Management: Creating and activating specific layers for columns and grid lines in AutoCAD.
• [07:33] - Column Dimensioning: Assuming column sizes (600mm x 600mm) suitable for high-rise structures.
• [08:50] - Column Positioning: Guidelines for column spacing (maintaining distances within 6m for beginners).
• [11:15] - Lift and Shear Wall Considerations: Planning reinforced concrete walls around the lift area.
• [12:44] - Column Superimposing: Copying column positions across all floor plans to check for obstructions.
• [15:53] - Analyzing Floor Features: Identifying balconies, canopies, and the rooftop green roof system.
• [19:43] - Cleaning the Plan: Removing non-structural elements (furniture, plants, etc.) to prepare for modeling.
• [24:28] - Beam Layout Design: Defining primary (red) and secondary (yellow) beam paths.
• [28:34] - Panel Area Check: Ensuring slab panels are within code-required limits (less than 30 square meters).
• [33:05] - Cantilever and Secondary Beams: Designing beam connections for balconies and staircases.
• [39:43] - Setting Origin Point: Instructions on setting the drawing at (0,0) origin for successful export to ProtaStructure.
• [41:11] - Exporting to DXF: Saving the structural framing as a DXF file for software integration.
• [43:35] - Conclusion and Next Steps: Wrap-up of Part 1 and a preview of the Part 2 modeling session.