Understanding of example problems
Hi I am wondering if commentaries are available on the miscellaneous analyses (specially non-linear and dynamics) available within Staad directory. I am at the moment looking at problem...
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¿How to change units in the Steel Design Detail output?
Hi, I'm using Staad.Pro V8i (SELECTseries 4) and I would like to get the data of the "Steel Design Detail" output Report in kN METER units (not KIP FEET). It maybe in any track type. I'd appreciate...
View ArticleTapered trapezoidal section
I need to know how can I model tapered trapezoidal section. For example, I need to model a column of 5m with bottom cross section 1.2m x 1.6m and top one 2.4m x 3.2m. Appreciate your help in advance....
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Query on analysis and design of curved structures with cables.
Dear Engineers,I’m looking for your help and guidance to do finish my job in perfect way and to shape my knowledge.Please find the attached file and help meI'm new to this forum, looking ahead for your...
View ArticleWhat member end fixities are people using in their modelling/analysis?
Hi all, If I may take a moment of your time. I'm currently a PhD student at Curtin Uni in Australia. As a part of my research, which is related to connection flexibility, I'm trying to find out what...
View ArticleRE: ¿How to change units in the Steel Design Detail output?
Hello,The unit system for the design result is hard-coded into the program and as of now, it cannot be changed. The developers are already working on this and both the unit system(METRIC and ENGLISH)...
View ArticleRE: How to Model multiple structures in STAAD
You can have multiple structures in the model. By a mutual force, if you mean something like a force that pulls them towards each other or pushes them apart, you will have to apply a joint load of...
View ArticleHow to Model multiple structures in STAAD
I have to model a section of electrical substation in Staad, in my model i have conductors(pipes) running at two different levels. There is no connectivity between the parallel conductors, however...
View ArticleRE: Hydrostatic Slab in RAM Concept
Hi Allan, how do you calculate the number of iteration you need, so the stress is under 2% of the dead slab weight?
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Hydrostatic Slab in RAM Concept
Hello everyone!I am having a little difficulty in properly modeling a hydrostatic slab in RAM Concept. I have a garage that goes 5feet bellow the water table, the columns are connected to spread...
View ArticleRE: 1-Hour Interval Agreement
The 1-hour licensing interval has been in the SELECT contract for as long a I can remember it just wasn't really enforced so long as the structural products required license checkout via the IEG...
View ArticleRE: Stress and Deflection check in post processing
Kris, thanks for throwing some light on this matter. I also had some additional question.My structure is made up of Aluminium pipes (alloy 6063-T6), so is there away i can input the properties of this...
View ArticleStress and Deflection check in post processing
I am a new user and have some doubts regarding post-processing. Ok so i am designing a bus structure and i want to know how do i check my member resultant stress and compare it with allowable yield...
View ArticleRE: 1-Hour Interval Agreement
The Select Agreement says "...the number of users that Use a Product during any one interval does not exceed..."But never defines the interval.
View Article1-Hour Interval Agreement
I've used RAM and Staad products for 15 years, and just heard of Bentley's 1-hour licencing interval in the past few months. Can someone point me to when this was implemented, and where I would have...
View ArticleRE: STAAD.Pro and RAM.Connection - base plate
Some tips for using Ram Connection within STAAD.pro are here.Make sure the column is plumb (up and down), has a valid shape and material, and that no other members are connected to the base node. Where...
View ArticleSTAAD.Pro and RAM.Connection - base plate
I tried to create base plate by smart connection of RAM.Connection (in STAAD.Pro environment) but it's always failed.Anything was wrong with selecting the node at the low end of the steel column?
View ArticleRE: Brackets in Staad.Pro
Hi again!I am wondering about if there isn't any other easier way to define this kind of element (called HAUNCH in other software), for example using a defined European steel profile assigned to a beam...
View ArticleRE: Node displacement in Staad.Pro
I have attached a screenshot explaining how to do this. Please follow the steps below1. Select the group of nodes ( using the group name )2. In the Postprocessing, mode go to the menu option Report...
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Node displacement in Staad.Pro
Hi everybodyI would like to know if it is possible to view graphically the maximum displacement of the node that belongs to a group. But just see the displacement for this node, and not the...
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