STAAD.Pro system update
Any prospect of STAAD.Pro being updated to 64-bit software, and/or to use the multiple processors which are present on most modern pcs ?- or preferably both ?At the moment I'm watching one of the 8...
View ArticleMat overturning Moment Check
I am not following the procedure outlined for checking overturning Moment on Mat.Enclosed is staad file (Please visit the site to view this file)
View ArticleRAM Elements, Version 13.4 - Nonlinear Analysis with Temperature Load
I am currently working on a concrete frame model using RAM Elements. I have been able to get the non-linear analysis to run on the model; however, when I add a temperature load, the non-linear...
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Webroot virus scanner deletes Ram*.exe executables
Webroot has recently identified false positives for multiple programs as W32.Trojan.Gen.They provide details about their issue here:
View ArticleMembers between same joints while modelling Plate Girder Bridges in Staad
While modelling plate girder railway & footover bridges I am having to connect multiple members from one girder to another. the problem I am having while analyzing is that I am getting Warnings...
View ArticleModelling Construction/dowel joints of Retaining wall in Staad pro
Hello,I am trying to model a portion of the retaining wall which will have a construction joint on one side and dowel joints on the other end of the panel. Any suggestions on whether pin support would...
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Node spacing and Flexural reinforcement of a sheel
Hi I modeled a concrete shell in ram elements with applied loads at two nodes and several of supporting nodes below the shell. the purpose is to determine the amount of flexural reinforcement required....
View ArticleISM Repository problem
So I'm having a problem where I am making a repository from a structural model that was generated in Autodesk Revit and was using structural steel and analytics that were from AISC 6th Edition (ASD6)...
View ArticleMetric System in Wind load definition
HiCan I be able to use metric formula ( 0.613 Kz Kzt Kd V² ) if I will use the "calculate as per asce" button in wind load definition?I notice that I can change the units of the dimension of the...
View ArticleBuckling Analysis in Staad
Hi Everyone,In carrying out P-Delta and Buckling Analysis, is the P-Delta Analysis should go first followed by Perform Buckling Analysis? The syntax will be PDELTA KG 15 ANALYSIS SMALLDELTAPERFORM...
View ArticleLateral Drift
Hi,Can you please tell me how do we find building (mill building) frame lateral drift at the top of the crane girders in Staad Pro.?Thank you.
View ArticleRAM Modeler
Need help on how to model a concrete building and a steel truss at roof. I know how to model concrete buildings but don't to model the steel truss.
View ArticleBase plate - Mstrip
Hello,For the purpose of base plate design (LRFD), I don't get Mstrip and Beff values like I expext. I checked previous answers, but didn't get any clue. Please check attached pdf to see manuay...
View ArticleConcerting Output Viewer into PDF for Client Viewing
Hello, Is there a way to concert the output into a PDF file for client viewing? Thank you
View ArticleSTAAD.Pro V8i (SS 6) Axial Force Diagram Colours & Node Results
Recently I've updated from STAAD.Pro SS 5 to SS 6. Unfortunately, a few things changed negatively and I'm wondering if I can change them back:1. Axial force diagram has switched colours (red/blue) from...
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URGENT!!!! REGARDING MEMBER RELEASE
Can you please help me with this?I released the beams on top of the bottom beam but as shown in sketchthe bolt is on the flange but my staad the release is at the Neutral axis?Thus my staad model...
View ArticleSTAAD X - update on availability?
As an avid RamSS and Elements user, I'm curious about the release of STAAD X. More specifically, will STAAD X have composite beam design capability?
View ArticleNon-load bearing walls
How can i account for the non-load bearing walls in the model? I would like to account for these walls in the foundation design.
View ArticleSTAAD Advanced Concrete Design Codes
I noticed that STAAD Advanced Concrete Design only has ACI 318(M)-11 (metric version). Is this program ever going to support ACI 318-11 (imperial)?
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Error:Member has zero length
I get the following error when trying to analyze a structure I updated from a .ism repository:I referred to Seth Guthrie's post about "selecting all" to either enter the missing member node or deleting...
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