Error in applying moving load to a truss model
I have designed a truss model as a planar frame and assigned truss specification to all the members. When i apply the moving load and run the analysis the moving load is not applied on the structure...
View Articleline too long error message
I have a large load combinations which takes more than one hour in my computer system. Unfortunately after one hour I get a error message "one or more lines too long-try to split into two lines"Can we...
View ArticleFrequency Check between Structure and Paddle Mixer
Hi,I really need you help on this problem.We have a paddle mixer with Frequency at 1800rpm.We have extended the existing structure to accomodate the paddle mixer.Now we run a frequency check and...
View ArticleNo load is transfered to support
Please suggest me the errors in my model and at support it doesnt show any reaction load is not transfered.why? And what to do?Also my truss rest on rcc deck slab. I have put hi ged support at the node...
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STAAD CE (v22.01.00.39) - Circular Repeat Nodes with Linked Steps
I am checking the eccentric effects of a DIN 529 Type B bolt in tension. When creating the hook-portion of the bolt by using the circular repeat command with a node, I noticed that STAAD's Circular...
View ArticleRun Analysis Iteratively in a loop using OpenSTAAD VBA
Is there a way to run analysis in a iterative loop using OpenSTAAD. For example, I would like to run analysis 15 times while changing a certain parameter each time. I tried using 'objOpenSTAAD.Analyze'...
View ArticleHow do I move elements from one layout to another?
I've accidentally modeled all my columns on the wrong layout (let's say layout A)- and would like to copy them into another existing layout (layout B). Layout B has a lot of existing walls, beams,...
View ArticlePedestal Reinforcement not shown in the output in STAAD Foundation, How to...
Good Afternoon Commmunity,Please see attached a file I'm working on. STAAD foundation was unable to calculate the pedestal reinforcement. Please see if you can troubleshoot the file. Also,I'm trying to...
View ArticleFrame Opening in Shear Wall
I've got a concrete shear wall structure that I'm modeling with RAM that has multiple large openings in the ground floor along one wall for roll-up doors. The structure has a Seismic Design Category of...
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Microstran crashes
Hi Support,Microstran V9.2 crashes frequently if the user open a file, move an object or perform simple stuff. This happens often. Could you please advise?. Please find below message...
View ArticleError in opening ERR file
I get an error message "Error in opening ERR file", when I open STAAD editor. What is the cause of this error?
View ArticleInput units display differently
I work in both GUI and staad editor and in staad editor I set the unit to kn meter and set them to mms Newton before concrete design command. Now when I come back to GUI I find all values changed from...
View ArticleOpen STAAD - Warning Handling & Minimized window mode.
We have been trying to automate STAAD.Pro application through VB.NET coding.We need to run the STAAD.Pro application in the minimized window mode. Also, how can we handle STAAD.Pro warning message...
View Articleinstablity
Dear sir,Kindly check my staad file, somewhere there is instability, kindly check how we can remove this, and if cannot remove there is any something serious because of...
View ArticleCombination with temperature load producing unexpected results
Hello community once again,I am performing design of steel structure involving Live, seismic, wind, snow & thermal loads (uniform temp difference both +ve & -ve).When I run analysis without the...
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STAAD.Pro CE - Custom Responce Spectrum Analysis - Accidental Eccentricity
Hi,I have a question about Responce Spectrum Analysis (RSA) Accidental Eccentricity in STAAD.Pro CE.In others codes like ASCE-07 and IS-1893 are include the option to use torsion in to RSA, both...
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Balanced Load Causing Foundation Uplift
I have a podium PT slab that is causing large balanced load couple reactions on my shear walls and forcing my mat foundations to have significant uplift. The PT slab is designed in RAM Concept and the...
View ArticleLateral Load
Good Morning -We are working on framing components for a crane rail beam. A portion of the crane load will be exerted laterally to the W-beam it sits upon. If I understand what I have read so far, the...
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HSS Truss model in RAM elements and connection design in RAM Connection
In RAM Elements, what is Bentley's recommendations for modeling web members who's centerlines to not align with the chord centerlines ( reference AISC figure C-K2.4) in particular, when the 'pin' is...
View ArticleTerribly disappointed about the evolution of Staad Pro
I have been using Staad since 1995 with various types of structures.Although there were known limitations, the software was state-of-the-art at that period. For instance you could model at the same...
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