Direct Analysis Method STAAD Pro AISC 360
Helllo,I have two questions regarding the Direct Analysis Method implemented in STAAD Pro (20.07.07.32).1.- Do you have a more detailed Help than the one found in the STAAD regarding this issue? Apart...
View ArticleSpecifying Design Properties in Material Tab
Why will the CHECK CODE command not use the steel design properties assigned to a user defined material? For example I created a new isotropic material for A992 Gr 50 steel, and it shows up in the...
View ArticleFinding correct forces when modeling a composite bridge
Hello,I'm trying to analyze a bridge to find moment, shear forces and relevant stresses. It's a 50m long composite bridge with 300mm concrete deck supported with a box of steel.I'm quite unsure how to...
View Article"Question" format coming to Structural Analysis and Design community forum!
On Friday, April 12, 2013, the Structural Analysis and Design community forum will be adding the "Question" format as the default for posts to the forum (the current "Discussion" format will still be...
View ArticleHow to Design Steel Roof Truss in STAAD Pro??
Hello everyone,I'm new to structural analysis and design using STAAD Pro. I've been using staad for last 6 months or so. So much to learn eh! I'm somewhat okay with concrete but know nothing about...
View ArticleProblems in using COMBINE command in IS13920
Dear Sirs, The following two problems are noted in the usage of COMBINE command in beam design to IS13920Problem 1: COMBINE commands for a beam has to be immediately followed by Design Beam...
View ArticleUsing Eurocodes with Staad Foundation
Hi,I am using Staad Foundation V8i Module (version 5.3) and wondering if I can do footing designs to Eurocodes (EC7 & EC2). Currently it doesn't seem to be supporting Eurocodes?! Thanks.
View ArticleModelling Shear wall in STAAD doubts
Dear Sirs, I am modelling shear wall in STAAD to IS456 using Surface elements. In this context, I have the following doubts1. Shearwalls may be considered from one column location to next column...
View ArticleDoubt in defining Rigid Floor Diaphragm
Dear Sirs, While defining the Rigid Floor Diaphragms, there are two methods - using Master Slave ZX command and the second (newer method) is to use Floor Diaphragm command Couple of days back...
View ArticleBS5950 : 2000 - Clause 4.4.5 - Shear Buckling Check - Missing in Staadpro ???
Dear ConcernedWe used Staad to design a Structure using BS5950:2000. After the Staad design we Manually checked the design. The Member in question( A Joist) is passing in staad however when we checked...
View ArticleSTAAD foundation pile cap design
Can STAAD Foundation handle a pile cap design for shear in two directions simultaneously?
View Articlepipe-soil interaction
Hi,I read ASCE method papers and autopipe soil tutorial, but I still dont understand should I place an anchor in the virtual anchor location or this is done by autopipe itself. While analysing results,...
View ArticleSTAAD Pro questions about AISC 360 10 code check of members
Hello,I have a question regarding the output generated by STAAD Pro when checking a steel structure using the AISC 360-10 code.In the attached file you can see the results corresponding to a particular...
View ArticleExpansion and Contraction Analysis
How to analyze expansion and contraction in Aluminum Structures,Thanks in advance for your help!
View ArticleRAM Structural Systems - Bundled Rebar in Concrete Columns
Does anyone know if/how you can model bundles of rebar in RAM Structural System? Currently I'm only seeing the equal spacing method for placing rebar within the concrete columns, but this is overly...
View ArticleHow Does Ram Concept Takes Care of Torsion in PT slab design
I am starting to design my first PT slab using Ram Concept, and wonder how Ram Concept takes care of the Torsional moment in the slab. In the Canadian Concrete Code, CSA A23.3-04, Cl 13.6.4, the The...
View ArticleSpiral Staircase
Does anyone know how to design circular (spiral) staircase with Staad? [by any Design Code]I know the design mechanism for typical staircase; however I can't figure out for spiral staircase. What sort...
View ArticleRAMFRAME Lack of a very elemental feature
In RAMFRAME, why are the applied diaphragm forces due to a response spectrum analysis (RSA) load case not shown on the report “Loads and Applied Forces”? This is a very basic response to calculate [see...
View ArticlePipe - AISC 360-10 Eqn H3-6
Why STAAD does not check Eqn H3-6 (combined torsion, shear and flexure)? Here are design details for one member. Also torsion capacity should be divided by 12 (8.307/12=0.692). I use STAAD.Pro V8i...
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