**warning- this structure is disjointed ..MASTER/SLAVE OR IF UNCONNECTED JOINTS.
helloi have a problem appears to me when i try to analyze a steel structure attached by this posti checked tools - check multiple structures and i got 36 structures but i dont know how to fix it..any...
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Hi there, I've a structure with several plates. To make semi rigid diaphragm those plate should be well meshed. but my plate mesh look like this : inside the red oval, meshed plates doesn't connect...
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Hello Everyone,I have modeled a slab on grade in staad using plate meshing and an elastic mat underneath. However, when I imported this result into staad foundation and designed it as a mat foundation...
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Hello ,Does P- delta analysis in staad pro addresses only moments due to secondary effects in members due to drift and member deflection(resulting from seismic weights) or it includes primary moments...
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Is there a way to offset a member load from the center of the member such that it causes torsion in the member? A wide brick ledge could apply this type of load.A work-around may be to add a node...
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Hello,Can you help me regarding unstable joints due to modeling of purlin to structure.I tried to use master slave command inorder to link the purlin to the rafter but resulted to unstable joints as...
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Hello,I'm trying to record a macro using a simple example in STAAD Pro.It creates a .vbs file but it does not record any commands, its an empty file.Can any one help me how to create macro, what is the...
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STAAD Output Report Utilization Ratio
I am trying to put together a calculation report for a customer and I can not get the utilization ratio table to fit inside the STAAD report page. The Ix section goes byond the border. I really do...
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Can the 3D viewer program be given to 3rd parties so that they can readily see my structural model?
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Hello,Under the seismic parameters menu in STAAD.Pro, one can manually enter the required parameters to determine the approximate fundamental period of a structure based on ASCE7-10 (section 12.8.2.1,...
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What is the best way to model a wall that spans multiple stories (i.e. no intermediate diaphragm) for purposes of lateral analysis? I have a building with four different roof heights, so I have four...
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I am analyzing a bridge deck and have put springs to represent the supporting structure. Here I am facing two problems-1. I dont know if the springs are having correct constraints assigned to them.2. I...
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How do I apply a hydrostatic load to a wall (modeled with plates) in Ram Elements? It looks like my only options are uniform pressure, temperature load, and distributed loads along the edges of the...
View ArticleBack to back sections and member offsets
Good day.I'm trying to construct and analyze a support structure in STAAD that has 2 (two) types of back to back sections and will be mounted on columns. Though my model can proceed with its analysis...
View ArticleBack to back sections and member offsets
Good day.I'm trying to construct and analyze a support structure in STAAD that has 2 (two) types of back to back sections and will be mounted on columns. Though my model can proceed with its analysis...
View Articletime period for calculating the static seismic base shear
hi,I running a seismic modal analysis in staad for one of our structure, where I am getting the modal mass participation factor as belowRESPONSE SPECTRUM ANALYSIS -- PAGE...
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