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Effect of Temperature loads on Plate elements
Hi,Good day to all,I have a problem verifying if I applied correctly my temperature loads in my model. Based on the attached picture, higher temperature at the bottom of the slab should cause...
View ArticleLIVE LOAD ON INCLINED ON INCLINED ROOF
CLARIFICATION PLEASE:I HAVE A CLEAR SPAN OF 56 M BUILDING FOR WHICH ROOF IS INCLINED AT A SLOPE OF 33 DEGREES WITH INCLINED ROOF RAFTERS 1 AND 2I HAVE APPLIED DEAD LOAD AND LIVE LOAD ON INCLINED ROOF...
View ArticleStaad foundation Error
communities.bentley.com/.../1999513.sfaattached STAAD foundation file for ring wall foundation supporting circular steel tank and results obtained not logic and not reasonable as however increasing...
View ArticleView results values on diagrams
How do view numerical values on beam force diagrams in Staad Connect edition. With V8i, it used to be beams results/values, in Connect there's no corresponding drop down menu
View Articlehow to solve warning of instability at joint or weak spring provided at node.
Hi sir,I am designing an elevated structure with truss member cantilever by 600mm .after steel designing i am getting warning that ,at one node of cantilever truss ,weak spring is provided there.Help...
View ArticleRAM Concept Mat Foundation
Hello,I have a Mat Foundation with overturning. I am getting a negative min soil bearing. Since soil has no capacity in tension, does this mean that it is unstable? How does Concept treat the negative...
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Slenderness ratio computation for varying section in a single span...
In the computation of slenderness ratio, does STAAD take into account varying cross sectional properties along its length in a single unsupported span? I'm having this problem since one of my members...
View ArticleError Output
Hi,I tried running staad pro for simple concrete modeling, with using code of ACI 2014. I've only put dead load and live load for analysis, in output file i found an error in all column design.|...
View ArticleLoss of pre-tension cable force due to elastic stretch
Does STAAD accounts for the pretension force and deflection (orthogonality loaded cable) increase due to elastic stretch of cable?Regards,
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Error- with nonlinear analysis each load case must be followed by perform non...
Dear Admin,I tried performing the nonlinear time history analysis feature in STAADPro, but in the end, errors occur. This error says that "each load case must be followed by performing nonlinear...
View ArticleUnbraced length factor MS tower
Hi,Can anyone help assist with unbraced length factor for member in MS towers. For example, I have a K brace configuration having a sub brace of 50% inplane and local axis while unbraced the entire...
View ArticleMat Foundation - Design Strip Column Strip Width Calc
When designing a mat foundation, is a 'Full Width' or 'Code Slab' Column Strip Width Calc for design strips preferred? ACI318 code is being used.The manual mentions that 'Full Width' is typical for PT...
View ArticleRam Beam Design: Stud Count
Hello,Is there a way to account for the actual cut length of a beam in determining the number of studs RAM assigns to a composite beam? To illustrate my question: the centerline length of a beam...
View ArticleComparison between Square Tube and Octagonal tube
Hello!!!I have one doubt while analysing steel structure using STAAD for same load condition, why the square tube section with size 110x110x5 is better than octagonal section (Diam. 138x5) although the...
View ArticleGerman national annex
I am using STAAD Pro for design a steel structre made with welded H section .I am designing the structure according to EN1993-1-1:2005 with German NA .While I'm assigning NA 10 with EN1933-1-1:2005...
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Staad.Pro - horizontal distributed load
Hello, I want to apply horizontal load of 1.5kN/m2 on particular areas as shown on the snip below (footbridge parapets).I have tried adding plate/area load but that requires a surface. Similarly I have...
View ArticleRequest for Undocumented Open Staad Command for Load Case Numbering
Surojit GhoshIn the recently concluded Staad Webinar, during the Question and Answer session. One of the questions raised was regarding Numbering of the Load cases using Open Staad & you mentioned...
View ArticleRam Concept: punching shear around PT beam
We have PT slab with PT beams and Ram concept is telling us we are not meeting punching shear requirements at a column where we have beams framing in. Should we even be checking punching shear at...
View ArticleSTAAD Moving Load - Moving Load applied beyond
I am getting the specified warning. If I ignore this warning, will this have any effect on analysis?The reason to have this type of design is because that's the only beam for which I want to check the...
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Lateral Force Distribution with Rigid Diaphragm and Shear Wall/Moment Frame
The RAM SS reported force distribution is not what I expected. My lateral system is comprised of concrete shear walls and steel moment frames. I currently have all diaphragms as rigid and the forces...
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