Ram Elements Footing Design Module Questions / Suggestions
For the Ram Elements Footing Design Module, is there a way to set the base height (or a range of acceptable base heights) such that the "Suggest" button does not change the height set by the user? It...
View ArticleFloor vibration
Hi,I'm studying the floor vibrations on a model that consisting of three floor A, B and C, despite floor A and C are symmetric, they show different ultimate acceleration because STAAD considers one of...
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Verification of floor vibration
Dear Friends, I'm trying to check the results of floor vibration from STAAD pro, I've modeled very simple floor system with the following properties:Joist Type : IPE 270Joist Span: 6.0mJoist Spacing:...
View ArticleCombining Hydrostatic Loads in STAAD.Pro V8i (SELECTseries 5) 20.07.10.41
When assessing hydrostatic loads, I have found that STAAD does not treat them properly. If a hydrostatic load is applied in one direction and a different hydrostatic load is applied in the opposite...
View ArticleRAM Elements Materials
I started using RAM Elements on a new machine and of course my custom materials didn't come with me.Luckily I saved them on a thumb drive. Now, where do I put them, i.e. what folder. It looks like...
View ArticleHow to convert individual surface element in a plate element
Hi,I need to convert some of the surface elements I used in my model to plate elements. Is there a way to do this?Thanks,Dennis
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Specifying STAAD design code using VBA macro
Good day everyone,I am trying to code a VBA macro in which the user can specify design code for the model being created. I tried one example from OpenSTAAD reference but I can't seem to make it run...
View ArticleSTAAD.Pro message "One or more result files are not compatible with the...
My problem it is the next oneI run the model without error, only warnings, and the calculation finishI get the following message:One or more result files are not compatible with the current model and...
View ArticleDesign of Gantry Crane
Any body having structural design of Gantry Crane and design of footing of column , please send to my email address ayushi38@rediffmail.com as per IS codeRajeev Mishra
View ArticleTolerance for continuous foundations
When i add a tolerance so i can include 2 rows of columns for the continuous foundation more often than not when i get to the foundation design my foundation is not aligned along the grid i set it to -...
View ArticleRegarding stiffness warning check
Dear Associates,While checking the warning in staad model for member stiffness as shown below : *WARNING- ZERO STIFFNESS IN DIRECTION 3 AT JOINT 303 EQN.NO. 1789 LOADS APPLIED OR...
View ArticleRegarding below requested warning check
Dear Associates,While checking the warning for staad model , it shows as below shown ** WARNING ** A SOFT MATERIAL WITH (1.0 / 1.526E+01) TIMES THE STIFFNESS OF CONCRETE ENTERED. PLEASE...
View ArticleActivation procedure of AISC ASD code
Hello Mr.Rajat,We have Indian Code but we required AISC ASD code for some days so please suggest activation procedure of AISC ASD code for Staad Pro-V8i.
View ArticleDecrease load combinations
HiI'm learning staad pro and I'm working on staad pro v8i(2007).I'm trying to model a structure which has following load...
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STAAD.Pro 2006 Composite Deck Properties
Hello,1. Anyone knows how to apply the same composite deck properties to all deck without doing it one by one? I'm using STAAD.Pro 2006?2. In STAAD.Pro, do I need to create 1 composite deck between...
View ArticleBlast Load analysis
I am trying to design a small steel framed (5x5x 6m high) structure to resist a blast loading using time history analysis in Staad.the blast wave parameter are as follows: Pso (peak pressure) = 80 mbar...
View ArticleSTAAD verification
Dear Friends,Can help me to find any verification example on floor composite deck.Regards,
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Sway Axes Don't Seem to Match K-value Labels
Hello,I've got a model where I input Sway for axis 3 and Non Sway for axis 2 for a vertical member. I assume that this means sway for buckling that would cause bending about the 3-3 (strong) axis and...
View Articlefire protection effects
Good day,Can STAAD pro be used to account for the additional stiffness and strength provide to steel columns from the concrete encasement (composite column sections)? I have noticed the fire protection...
View ArticleOMF Connection to HSS Column
The project I'm working on is in SDC D (so no R = 3), but we fall into the exception of 12.2.5.6.1 which allows us to use OMF for our situation. Due to architectural constraints, we're looking at using...
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