VB.NET obtaining end forces - Is there a faster way?
I have a large model that I am using VB.NET to extract the end forces for a reporting program we have. Using the code below it currently takes about 60.6 hours to get the start and end forces for each...
View ArticleI am trying to extract support reactions of a particular node for all Load...
Sub Trail()Dim lGetLoadCombinationCaseCount As Long, j As Integer, lstLoadNum() As LongDim Start As Integer, EndlC As Integer, N As Integer, loadcas As IntegerDim objOpenSTAAD As ObjectDim...
View ArticleDoes the Staad Foundation Advanced version 7.2 work with Windows 7 (32-bit)...
I have a doubt if the Staad Foundation Advanced version 7.2 works with Windows 7 (32-bit) operating systemWhat are the minimum requirements to install this software?Thanks in advanced
View ArticleMaster Slave command
Hello everyone, I have modeled a two-story structure and realized some irregularities when using the master slave command. When I run the analysis of the structure with the master and slave nodes I...
View ArticleInternal Error in PutNodeInList
Hi, I have exported a designed floor plan from RAM Structural System to a .dxf file then I have imported that same .dxf file into RAM Structural System. I run Data Validation and receive no error...
View ArticleTruss Deflection DJs
I have a question about how to set-up the design parameters to accurately check the top chord deflection of a pitched truss. The high-point of the truss occurs at the midpoint between the two support...
View ArticleRAM Concrete - View/Update Shear Wall Deisgn Warnings
I have 16" concrete shear walls, 14 stories tall. The building is not in a high siesmic region, although we are designing the walls with boundry elements. I have gone through and applied reinforcemtn...
View ArticleColumn on a beam (midspan) RAM SS
Hello everyone, how do I add a column on a beam at midspan on RAM SS? Thanks
View ArticleRam Concept Software
Hi I have a basement slab which is going to support a car park. The basement slab is going to be supported by pile caps. Along the perimeter of the there is a sheet pile wall to mimic this I gave a...
View ArticleDoes Ram Connection address a w-shape beam moment connection to an HSS...
I have a cantilever w-shape beam that occurs at an HSS column. Does Ram Connection address this?TIA!
View ArticleRam Elements Output - Data - Joint List
I've been trying to figure out what data is presented in the output - data - joint list option.I have a small building modeled with all beam connections defined with strong and weak axis moments...
View Article** ERROR : PROBLEM PROCESSING SURFACE INCIDENCE
Hi, I have modeled RC wall attached to steel structure. When analysis, I got error on problem processing surface with nos of incidence. I attached the model. Can someone assist me in this....
View ArticleProblem while designing in staad pro.
I am using Indian code but after giving property when i check in staad editor it is showing American Property.As per IS456 minimum percentage of steel reinforcement for column is 0.8 % but in design...
View ArticleSupport reaction and beam end results do not match
I need held regarding the following:Model details:Slab (plate elements) resting on beam (member) on one long side only. Supports; fixed at both ends.Slab size: 4m x 2m x 1m; Mesh size 0.2m x 0.2mBeam...
View ArticleWarning. Varied materials assigned to members with same section property
I have an RCC structure with different concrete material properties.Hence, I have modeled the same.And STAAD warnings "Warning. Varied materials assigned to members with same section property".It also...
View ArticleProblem with DFF command not check in steel design with STAAD Pro SS6 built...
Please see STAAD input command below. I try to change DFF parameter in any value (not 0) but the result still show all member pass all code check.Please verify if I'm wrong...Best regard.STAAD...
View ArticleColumns getting failed.
i am attaching my staad file, please anybody tell me why the columns in the middle, gets failed when i increase the size of column web, but when i decrease the size it shows the result as passed.kindly...
View ArticleWhich American code should be used?
Any body please tell me that which american code is to be used for the design of the steel industrial shed.AISC ASDAISC LRFDAISC 360-05.also, what are the differences between these codes.i am going...
View ArticleFacing Problem Regarding the Anylises of the industrial shed.
Sir i watch your lecture on you tube. I have some problem regarding my project. I am working on some project in staad pro which was actually designed and drafted by structural Engineer .The project...
View ArticleEuro Code Validation
We are in process of validation for our new project in Euro code using different software in different offices.In the end result we have found a big difference in results on staad compare to other...
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