Ram Concept Load history
Hi I have been discussing this topic earlier but would like to ask a few more questions:Do we have to adjust creep factor if analysis is done according to EC?If analysis is done according to AS3600 -...
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Base plate connection design forces
Hi,For base plate connection design purpose, RAM(STAAD) takes beam column end force into consideration. That is OK if I have column only.In a case that you have bracing attached, design forces should...
View ArticleDENSITY NOT PROVIDED. SELFWEIGHT COMMAND IGNORED
I don´t know whats wrong whit my project, can somebody help me? 1. STAAD SPACE DXF IMPORT OF MODELO PARA STAAD.DXFINPUT FILE: stad 1.STD 2. START JOB INFORMATION 3. ENGINEER DATE 27-APR-17 4. END JOB...
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Need help with modeling an indeterminate beam in STAAD
Hi guys! I'm an engineering student and I'm still learning my way around staad. What I need to do is model the beam in the picture attached below, but I don't know how to do this. When I draw a 70 ft...
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HOW CAN I DESIGN CUSTOM SECTIONS
Hi Guys,my question is how to make staad design the custom sections that i made by using general sections i use the right steps to insert the general sectionsi define the polygon points as shown...
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Second order theory with imperfections
Need some help in understanding second order / P-Delta calculations in STAAD.I've read this post by the way.The calculation problem which I'm trying to calculate in Staad is described here.My question...
View ArticleDoes RAM Concrete design concrete gravity walls?
In the RAM Frame Manual it states that "no analysis is performed on [concrete] gravity walls by ANY of the RAM Structural Systems modules" but the literature for RAM Concrete states that it can design...
View ArticleDownload Sbeam
I cannot find a link to download RAM Sbeam and the link to the Regional Engineer is broke. How can you fix this problem?
View ArticleHow do I merge nodes is RAM Frame model?
I have a RAM frame model which is showing multiple nodes at some bracing intersections. This is affecting the resulting reactions how do I merge the nodes that are overlapping?
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Global Stress Table for Plates
Hi,Could I get the Global Stress Table for Plates? I have just found the Global Moments Table for Plates, and I need Global Stress Table too.. (I attached the Plate Stress Contour Image from my study...
View ArticleOpenSTAAD | GetBeamList command is not working
Greetings STAAD fans,I am developing a VBA to the get the list of beams and after a couple of tries I have notice that the OpenSTAAD | GetBeamList command is not working.Any suggestions?See the...
View ArticleSteel Innovations Seminar
We will be presenting the latest steel design features in Ram Structural System at the Steel Innovations Seminar this month in Dallas, Denver, Portland and Seattle.Tuesday, May 9th, 2017: Dallas,...
View ArticleVarious Staad Usage Questions
I'm fairly new to Staad as a program, and I'm struggling a bit with how to do certain things within the confines of the program. If anyone can help with any of these I'd appreciate it.Is there any way...
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STAAD.Pro Error Not Enough Memory in Sparse Solver?
Good afternoon,I have created a model of a hydraulic control structure using STAAD.pro V8i (SELECT series 6 - Version 20.07.11.70). When I analyze the model I get an error message that states (See...
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Masonry module won't work once save Ram element file with a name
After importing RAM SS (lateral) into Ram elements with masonry shear walls, I can assign masonry shear walls in the masonry module to design and reassign if I have to edit the walls. However, once I...
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How to Apply Load with Eccentricity
Hi,How can I apply a concentrated load with eccentricity in STAAD?I have a beam at EL+8m and it supports a saw machine which may be pushed by 1m (away from the beam).Kindly see above snapshot.Please...
View ArticleLand Drilling Oil Rig
Hello, Kindly clarify the following queries with regard to Wind load:1. In the applying wind load tab, What does the "Open structure" tab mean? What If I check this box?2. What does exposure to a...
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URGENT!!!Regarding Natural frequncies and modal participation
Please help me regarding natural frequencies, Im trying to check my structure if its natural frequenciesdoes not exist within the frequency range form +20% to -20% of frequency at rated speed or...
View ArticleCAN STAAD CONSIDER REQUIREMENTS FOR SEISMIC DESIGN CATEGORY D
HI GUYS,I have one question in case of design building according to AISC and building in seismic design category D , can staad take the requirements of AISC 341 for seismic provisions and if he does,...
View ArticleError in OPENSTAAD Help file
In the HELP manual of Open STAAD, one example is provided for Rectangle Beam Capacity Calculations.File name :.....\SProV8i\OpenSTAAD\Rectangle-Beam.xls.There is macro in this file named :...
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