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what is the purpose of assigning diaphragm b4 running analysis of concrete structure in ETABS and what type of diaphragm is required to be assigned to the structure as it shows us two types rigid and semi rigid. what role does these factors governs or play in the design of the structure?

Assalam-o-alaikum! Your question is somewhat unclear. Before you can be properly advised, you should tell us what are you doing now-a-days? Are you an engineering student, or have completed some civil engineering degree? In which type of work or subjects you are more interested? Moreover, which test you are talking about? Regards.

Which design code should we use for the design of reinforced concrete structures in Pakistan? Which authority, law or rule directs to use this code?

that is interactive help i have been searching this for a long time glad to have this beautiful response,thank you both of you brothers.@umar i have an idea about the mentorship it is not necessary that you are in Pakistan or abroad we can use skype or wiziq that is teaching website having nice classroom and informal and formal meetings their not often it might be once a week or so,that wudn't be beneficial for all and make forum stronger i think so.also plz pm me the address and any reference person if possible for you. @Rana i need help in this manner that how to start designing structures and get grasp the do's and don'ts my idea is if you assign me some thing a small structure then bit complex and so on and i d work on that you review my working as mentor and tell me my blunders so that i be careful next time,i am willing to work n learn !!!