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Applying wind loads to large steel framed structure
Hi,I am trying to use the automatic wind load generation tools in staad pro to distribute the wind loads to a large portal frame. I have tried a number of ways to distribute the loads. The only way I...
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Modelling of lateral multi-linear spring support for Piles with P-Y curve...
I am learning how to model the lateral multi-linear soil spring. Taking an example from Lpile as reference, I tried to model the the pile, using discrete points of multi-linear support. The manual is...
View ArticleDynamic response (Amplitude of vibration)
How to calculate the response at certain nodes of a turbine generator system in y and z directions?My operating frequency is 25Hz.How can I give frequency as input in staad pro?What are the other items...
View ArticleIBC 2012
Hi. IBC2012 not working for staad series 6 in my system. Refer below details.Input fileDEFINE IBC 2012 ZIP 98221 I 1.25 RX 3.5 RZ 3.5 SCLASS 4 TL 6 FA 1.06 FV 1.56 Below is the error message...
View ArticleStaad Foundation -Mat
HiI am trying to analyse a mat foundation using staad foundation advanced and having following troubles:1. snapping to nodes on grid2. placing piles at the desired nodes by snapping on to them. tools...
View Articlestaad foundation -Isolated footing -snapping to grid
Hi How to snap to grid to create isolated footings instead specifying them in table using the coordinates.thanks
View ArticleAISC 341 IN STAAD series 6 error
*AISC 341 FOR SEISMIC CATEGORY D, PARAMETERS FRM,BRC,MTYFRM 0 MEMB 1 TO 23 51 TO 65 187 195 228 229 250 255 281 298 303 483 485 490 -494 496 499 503 505 508 512 520BRC 2 MEMB 129 130 136 137 149 150...
View Articleconcrete (slab) design module
Hi I have a question about the slab design module within staadpro. I have analysed the slab and it is giving me forces etc. Please see attached file.issue 1: when i go to concrete design tab and define...
View ArticleGetting members steel design ratio in python
I'm using python to operate OpenSTAAD but I'm not able to get the ratio.Snippet of the code:import win32com.clientobjOpenSTAAD = win32com.client.Dispatch("StaadPro.OpenSTAAD")#x1.Analyze()x2 =...
View ArticleRAM Elements Custom Shapes
My coworkers and I have created several custom shapes for a project, but each shape file is saved to the C: drive on our respective computers. Do you have a recommended workflow for us to share these...
View ArticlePlate stresses -distinguishing top and bottom
HiLooking at the stress distribution through plate shell element thickness its linear then why staad reports stresses for top and bottom faces shouldn't they be the same.Or this is actually useful for...
View ArticleHaving trouble using ISM to create a new RAM model
I've tried to create a new RAM Model from three separate ISM repositories; each fails right after creating storeys with the error:Value cannot be null.Parameter name: key at...
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UNABLE TO INSTALL STAAD PRO V8I SS6 ON WINDOWS 8.
Hi Sir's,I just want to ask if someone installed the STAAD Pro v8i ss6 on Windows 8 OS.My problem is, when i run the STAAD Pro v8i ss6 2007.11.45 and extracting it. when i clicking the Install box it...
View ArticleSTAAD Pro CE and ISM
Does Staad Pro CE have any enhanced ISM capabilities compared to STAAD Pro v8i? The STAAD column in this table lacks several major items. ISM 6.0 Capabilities and Limitations TableOne of the things...
View ArticleWarning due to sloped deck
Is this okay to ignore? "In calculation of mass and gravity loads on sloped decks, a large correction factor applied to line or surface loads on sloped decks. Calculated results in Diaphragm Gravity...
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Ss ans S1 value provide in staad are different from usgs report
Hi Everyone,Just want to ask about why the value provided b staad was different to USGS Report, In definition I choose the ibc 2012 asce 7-10 and enter the zipcode.Using this link...
View ArticleSTAAD pro V8i SS6 validation for Eurocode
Hello Bentley,Does bentley provides service of software validation.We want to validate STAAD Pro V8i (20.07.11.90) for EN 1993-1-1:2005.Does validation include both analysis and design aspects.
View ArticleNew STAAD.Pro installer problem
Hello,IT guy here, and I package the software that the structural people use. Anyway, I've been working on packaging this new Staad.pro 21.0.1.2 Connect Edition version for SCCM. The problem I am...
View ArticleResponse spectrum in Microstran
Hi all,I was doing a response spectrum analysis in Microstran. After going through all the step which are static analysis, dynamic analysis and response spectrum, I should get the earthquake load...
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