What is the sideway load case SLY and SLZ?
Is there a sidesway load case being referred to in ACI so that SLY and SLZ should be assigned?Is it necessary to include this parameter always regardless to the analysis method being first-order,...
View Articlehow to resolve this **WARNING: EQUIL.ITERATION LIMIT REACHED?I
I am doing analysis for lifiting spreader beam by using cable analysis. Some has to confirm the procedure is correct. communities.bentley.com/.../Boiler-Spreader-Beam.std
View ArticleModelling of + SHAPED COLUMN IN STAAD
I need help to model + shaped column in staad. Currently i tried modelling it as plate element but there is too much stress concentration at tapered ends. Which if i take as the axial load by...
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Create composed profile with Section Wizard
Hello everyone,I created a composed profile with the Section Wizard and exported it to an upt file.I created a new user table in the Staad Pro (version 21.00.02.43) and asigned the composed profile to...
View ArticleRam Concept - Load Combinations - "Key Loading Alt Envelope Factor" & "Alt...
The RAM Concept user manual page 110 has information about how the "Key loading factors" and "Key loading alt envelope factor" are applied. However, it does not clarify how these load factors are...
View ArticleSupport with gap
Hello everyone!I need to model a support between a corbel and a substructure. This support need to have a gap of 3 cm in +X and -X and releases in MX, MY and MZ. How can I model it?Thanks!
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Display Envelope Forces in Beam Result Graphs
Hi all,Before the recent update of STAAD I was able to view the beam moments, shears, etc with the different load cases plus an envelope of all the load cases I inputted. With the current STAAD build,...
View ArticleArea Load in RAM Elements Connect Edition
I have problems with areas in RAM Elements Connect Edition, it not transfer the uniform load from tributary area load to the members, sometimes when I run the analysis the software do and sometimes no,...
View ArticleAISI channel with lips design
Hello,I modeled a warehouse using custmized AISI channel with lips in RAM Elements V8i and I got a satisfactory design, but when I open the model in RAM Elements Connect Edition the member are failing,...
View Article** ERROR: BAD COMMAND IN GROUP DEFINITION DATA **
Dear Friends,Kindly help me with this error., I'm new to Staad Pro.**ERROR : BAD COMMAND IN GROUP DEFINITION DATA**
View ArticleHow do you import MSTower ancilliary library files to the new version of...
I am delighted to have downloaded the latest version of STAAD(X).TOWER. I am a first time user moving from MSTower and I am looking forward to trying out this new tool.I have had partial success...
View ArticleHow to apply total overturning moment Ms across piled slab cross section
I am currently designing a piled slab foundation to support a 25m high tank. I have been given the Mrw line load from Wind Overturning Moment that is applied around the tank shell which is easily...
View ArticleIs there a user guide for STAAD(X).Tower Connect Edition(x64)
Is there a user guide, example files or tutorials available for recently released STAAD(X).Tower Connect edition? I have checked the Wiki and help files without success.
View ArticleLoad Converter
I'm trying to use the load converter spreadsheet to bring line loads in and am having a bit of an issue with the format of the locations of the loads. Is this something someone can help me with?
View ArticleWind load cases
Hi,How does RAM consider the Enclosure Classification ( Enclosed buildings, Partially enclosed buildings and open)?Also, does it use the DIRECTIONAL PROCEDURE or ENVELOPE PROCEDURE of ASCE 7?Thanks,
View ArticleRam Structure System Reference Manual
Hi,I found out that there are many helpful threads and videos online. But is there any integrated document as Ram Structural System Reference Manual (or Ram Frame/Steel/ Concrete Reference Manuals)...
View Articleregarding floor load
how to delete floor load in unwanted places like lift shafts, staircases, ramps etc
View ArticleAnchor bolt effective length
Dear Moderator,How does RAM calculates effective length of anchor bolt. If enter 250mm it reports 263mm in the design (ACI)?Regards,
View ArticleMy seismic base shear has different result in X and Z direction. why is it?
My seismic base shear has different result in X and Z direction. Why is it?RAA
View ArticleDesign RCC wall in bridge abutments
How to design RCC wall in bridge abutments modeled with plate elements ? Such elements are subjected to membrane stresses [ compressive stresses due to supporting girder reactions] in addition to...
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