Hello everybody,
I'm doing lifting analysis in STAAD-Pro V8i (the input file is attached). I've defined the slings as cable with command "MEMBER CABLE 4017 TO 4024 TENSION 0". After analysis, two of the slings are showing with huge compression, which is impractical for me. Defining them as TENSION ONLY member also does not solve the issue even after taking significantly more time to run. Does the MEMBER CABLE command not include MEMBER TENSION command?
I hope the support conditions declared for lifting analysis is alright, as it simulates more or less real behavior of the slings at least.
Thanks in advance,
Dharmendu