How do you apply user defined story forces to a specific level?
When using user defined story forces in Ram Frame, if I apply a force at level 4 why does it apply that force to level 2, 3, and 4? I need to apply specific story forces to specific levels without them...
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Structure Wizard in Connect Edition Not Working
I am trying to import another STAAD.Pro model into a current model. I am trying to use Structure Wizard in STAAD.Pro Connect Edition. When Structure Wizard launches I went to Model Type Import CAD...
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Unstable Structure Detected
I am currently modeling a 22 story steel building with braced frames. I keep getting the error "unstable structure detected. Instability found at rigid diaphragm defined at story XX and Diaphragm 1 for...
View ArticleSimultaneous analysis of concrete structure and design of steel frame
We are to replace the 5th, 6th, and roof with steel members which we want STAAD to select. How could I run it if I want these floors to be designed by STAAD and just analyze the reinforced concrete...
View ArticleWhat commercial structural analysis software packages like etabs and staad...
What commercial structural analysis software packages like etabs and staad pro have updated to conform to the new revised codes of IS 1838 2016 etc?
View ArticleDesign of Columns for Bi-axial bending in RCDC
Dear Bentley Support Team,I recently raised an issue related to Design error in the RCDC program. The program erroneously calculates the reinforcements for the columns under bi-axial bending and...
View ArticleHi, I have done FEM of L shape raft and provided sping support by assining...
Hi,I have done FEM of L shape raft and provided sping support by assining foundation-plate mat, Direction - Y, Subgrage - 600000 kN/m2 & generate com. only/multi-linear spring-compression only. But...
View ArticleExport File
I would like to export a file from RAM element to RAM Structural, can I do that?
View ArticleQA/QC checklist for the review of a RAM model
Does anyone know where we can get a QA/QC checklist for the review of a RAM model?
View ArticleHow to fix "*** ERROR *** ABOVE LINE CONTAINS ERRONEOUS DATA." in STAAD file.
Please help me resolve the error message I encounter. I have an error in my analysis program that reads " Error - Above line contains Erroneous Data. Data-Check Mode is Entered." What does this error...
View ArticleLoad History Reactions
We are designing a long span, post tensioned structure supported by four columns only. We have evaluated stiffness of the columns and modeled the supports as springs with appropriate stiffness. We...
View ArticleChange window resolution in RAM Concept V6 latest update
Hi there, is there a way to change the screen resolution in the latest RAM Concept update back to the original pre recent update? It seems that the text and icons have increased in size. I have set-up...
View ArticleISM: I am busy with a round-tripping process between ISM and Strand7. Would...
As I understand via section 11.3 of the ISM API 6.0, the R-axis is defined by the member location and would be the unit vector between the start and end nodes of the member. I do not see further...
View Articlemanhole model
GreetingI want to create 28 meter depth Foul sewer manhole modeling in staad using plate element ..Internal diameter of manhole in 2.1 & Outer diameter is 2.7 meterwhat is the diameter to be...
View ArticleF S manhole modeling
GreetingI want to create 28 meter depth Foul sewer manhole modeling in staad using plate element ..Internal diameter of manhole in 2.1 & Outer diameter is 2.7 meterwhat is the diameter to be...
View ArticleWhat is the difference in value for a base shear between the response...
What is the difference in value for a base shear between the response spectrum and the time history, in Staad Pro?
View ArticleModel crashes during steel "select commands" suggestions?
Hello,I have a pretty large model I am working with, here's what happens; I ran it once without any design parameters: Runs fine w/ 0 Errors etc.Ran it with parameters and profile, select and group...
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STAAD 11.82 Bending capacity mistake with CSA S16-14
communities.bentley.com/.../6433.Helideck-Feb-2_2C00_-18-_2D00_-Return-old-Strut-_2D00_-NEWSTAAD.stdI recently upgraded to STAAD 20.07.11.82 from 11.50. As a check I copied a model run the day previous...
View ArticleSTAAD.Pro Results Along Line - Fx
I was checking the results from the "Results Along a Line" output using the plate center stresses and the plate areas. I could match all the results except Fx. I found a document the explained the...
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About the coefficient α in load contour method calculating biaxial bending of...
In the help document of STAAD.PRO, I got this information:Yet in STAAD FOUNDATION, the value of α is different from the above while calculating the pedestal of an isolated foundation:I'm confused why...
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