ENGR. U. UKEME

This study compares the design method for a tall hostel building structure using computer aided design (CAD) with the traditional manual approach. This study examined the advantages and disadvantages of each technique in order to comprehend its efficacy, accuracy and relevance to contemporary building industry and building service engineers. Given that this is a technological world, there are numerous software applications that can be used for complex and massive structural work in an economical way through saving time and people. Some applications are used in structural calculation of a civil engineering, where it is subjected to different types of loadings. In order to achieve this, ORION CSC18 software is used to analyze and design a multistory building and compare the results with the manual calculated values. Appropriate techniques are applied in creating geometry, columns cross sections as well as beams cross sections slabs and footings for analysis and design of multistory building. Orion software is a reliable and efficient tool for structural design, simplifying analysis and creation. It determines reinforcement requirements for concrete segments and has a strong relationship with AutoCAD. However, caution is advised to avoid incorrect data input. Orion software is a reliable and efficient tool for structural design, simplifying analysis and creation. It determines reinforcement requirements for concrete segments and has a strong relationship with AutoCAD. However, caution is advised to avoid incorrect data input.