Time period
I am getting same time period in both the directions for one of the building. which has different frame stiffness in different directions. Kindly reply with possible reasons (mistakes in modelling) for...
View Article“Kc” (see Notes in Table B5.1 and Equation F1-4 of AISC 9th Edition)
I am using STAAD PRO Version 20.07.11.70 I have noticed that when using “Wide Flange” and “ISection” from the Created User Tables, STAAD does not consider “Kc” (see Notes in Table B5.1 and Equation...
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RAM Frame and large cantilevers
I have a stadium project that I'm designing that has a cantilevered roof of approximately 23'. Gravity loading is easily accounted for, but my concern - especially with the large cantilever - is what...
View ArticleDESIGN COLUMN
Hi!!I have completed a staad model, however I have been recieving the following warning. WARNING- "CONCRETE CODE CHECK FOR PRISMATIC ONLY. MEMBER". Does any one know why this would occur?
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STAAD Output Viewer window shows "Failed to open document" message, how can I...
STAAD Output Viewer window shows "Failed to open document" message, how can I fix this problem?
View ArticleStaad Beava Error: the lane width < the vehicle width
I always get the error massage saying the lane width < the vehicle width even though i specify lane width = 5m which is more than 3.5m vehicle width. Why this problem keep occurring and how to solve...
View ArticleWarnings in Staad Pro.
Hi,Could you please tell me what are these warnings(show below) and are they considerable warnings and what do we need to do to not displaying those warnings?1) WARNING : A SOFT MATERIAL WITH ( 1 /...
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REACTIONS ON STAAD.PRO STRUCTURE
HiSince I was told by the staadpro community that I didn't have to assign a support on the beam-node connection if I wanted it fixed, how am I going to find out about the reactions in the nodes? Like...
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Licence Checkout
Dear Mr/MsKindly find below the Questiona)Why there is no available license for us to checkout?b)there is the error that appear and we cannot run the analysisError as followRegardsSiti
View ArticleExport Ram concept Floor/line loads to RAM Structural via ISM
G'Day,Is there any way to export floor/line loads defined in RamConcept to RamStructural through ISM? If yes, how to create floor/line loads mapping in ISM? It is alot easier to define floor/line loads...
View ArticleModeling an unusual slab with moving loads in Staad
Hi,Could you please tell me how do model a irregular slab with openings supporting wheel loads(please see the sketch below)?1) Do we need to use dummy beams to locate moving loads on the slab?2) If we...
View Articlerepeat command limitation
Dear all,Ive have tried to modela chimney using circular repeat command. but the steps to repeat does not go more than 99.Also the translational repeat command is not going more than 99. any helpMy...
View ArticleCover to Reinforcement
HiIn the Indian Concrete Design code the parameter CLEAR has been defined as "Distance from the surface of the member to the edge of outermost reinforcement". This is in contrast to the meaning of the...
View Articleshould the absolute value of M13 be added to M11 and M33
When using shells in concrete design of a slab, should the absolute value of M13 be added to M11 and M33 when determining what moments to use for reinforcing design? I'm referring to the Wood and Armer...
View ArticleRam elements - Ram connection load combinations
I used Ram elements to design a steel column using ASD load combination, the column was passing the design and has adequate capacity to resist the applied loads.Than I moved to design my baseplate and...
View ArticleCompression and Shear Only Support
I am analyzing a concrete ledge beam held against a rock wall with deep rock anchors, tensioned to 100 kips. The rock wall supports vertical shear forces and compression only, since I cannot depend on...
View ArticleRepeating Loads
Is there anyway to clear the STAAD model or prevent loads from repeating?I have the following code:objOpenSTAAD.Load.CreateNewPrimaryLoad "Wind & Ice X"For i = 1 To (X)...
View ArticleHow do we get design forces for a two-way slab in Staad
Hi,Can you please tell me how do we get design forces for a two-way slab in staad pro.?I am not understanding which global axis is the axis for longitudinal and transverse reinforcements for my model....
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I am confusing about results in modelling one-way slab
HelloI am really confused about results i got for moments about local x and y axes, i modeled one way slab with a ratio equal to 3 (slab length is 9 and slab width is 3), the slab is resting on four...
View ArticleGlass Beam Calculation
Dear Allsmall request, can anyone suggest which type of load can i appy for this type of glass beam as attached (Fin support) of glass- canntilever and full beam.please suggest and if possible send me...
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