Load combinations
how does staad choose the most critical load combinations when load combinations are generated by codes. Do I have to worry about it or staad pro. automatically chooses the worst loading for each...
View Articlecreating cantilever slab using dummy beams
how do I create a cantilever slab in slab using dummy beams. Plz upload a sample staad file for this.
View ArticleIncorrect reinforcement details in concrete designer
whenever I try to design a building in concrete designer it gives absurd reinforcement details .Like for a fixed beam it provides greater reinforcemnt in top zone than in bottom. But whenevr I try to...
View Articlesteel beam connection to concrete column
Hi Im doing a project of a building using steel beams, steel girders, and concrete columnsI was wondering if there is a way to design a connection for the concrete columns to the steel girdersI know...
View Articlesteel detailed calculations
good dayI modeled a steel structure to staad I would like to see a detailed calculations including the formulas on how the staad analyzed my structure,I created steel structure composing steel plates...
View ArticleSOFT STORY CHECK IN SELECT SERIES 5
i want to check the soft story for a G+8 residential building in staad ss5. can anyone help me with it and also explain how to add diaphragms and reference mass required for diaphragms.
View ArticleDesign of tapered section.
Anybody kindly tell me, if i am correct or not, if possible also give me a reason.While designing, steel tapered section in staad, i have defined the load combinations and other parameters according...
View ArticleDirect Analysis method using AISC 360-10
hi,I am using Staad pro v8i SS 6, version 20.07.11.70after analysing piperack staad file, i am getting below note message in output file for every load case and load combination defined using repeat...
View ArticleRAM Elements Base Plate and Anchor Design
I have developed a pipe rack model with several basic load cases. I have developed different load combinations for both, ASD and LRFD. Under load conditions, I have assigned "Design-Steel" and...
View ArticleDifference in ANALYSIS between CODE LRFD and CODE AISC UNIFIED
I recently ran a fairly basic 3D steel frame analysis and design problem in STAAD. Members were grouped and SELECTed and then CODE CHECKed. I know that the SRF for LRFD3 is 0.85 and for AISC UNIFIED is...
View ArticleInteraction equation for WT members
A question concerning Ram Elements and the unity check for WT members. I have a truss structure with WT members as the chords. These members are under a combination of axial load and bending. I...
View ArticleColumn Reactions from Pattern Loading in Ram Concept
Hello, I am currently working on a Ram Concept model and I was wondering how to go about exporting the column reactions from pattern loading, in particular the unbalanced moments. In the manual it says...
View Articlepile spring values spreadsheet
if anyone has the excel spreadsheet for calculating spring values of pile to be input in staad in fixed butt support option, please send it across.thank you
View ArticleEurocode / ANSI Steel design with constant temperature
Hello,I would like answer you about the steel design with a constant temperature of 300ºCWhere can I get the mechanical properties for S235/S275/S355 materials (fy / E) ?Where can I get the mechanical...
View ArticleEurocode LY / LY / UNL for plate+member
Hello,I would like to know your opinion about the LY/LZ/UNL values for this model.It`s very simple, a steel plate with 4 mm thickness and steel profiles with offset and two loadsFor Eurocode only there...
View ArticleWINDLOAD
SIR I WANT TO APPLY WIND LOAD ON MY STEEL STRUCTURE OF A SHEDD . I DESIGN ONLY BEAMS AND I WANT TO APPLY WIND LOAD ON THAT BEAMS.
View ArticleWIND
SIR first of all i define definitions for windload as windward leeward sidewall .. after that i define load case for wind .. but when i click on load case it donot show the windload ..? i applied wind...
View ArticleRe: American Aluminium Code - STAAD
Hi,I was wondering when STAAD will upgrade their American Aluminium code Check? Currently built-in code check is based on the 1994 version, which is really outdated!!I think the current version is...
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Disparity between beam force and shear bending in STAAD
In my model, I am finding two different answers for max moment when I check the beam force detail table under the forces tab in post processing, and when I check by double clicking the beam and...
View ArticleProblem in Response Spectrum Analysis by using IS 1893:1984
When I performing RSA by using IS 1893:1984 it is not showing proper result and one note also comes.I try to figure out the problem.i figure out one prob that for 1st mode staad calculate spectural...
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