Re: Nodes + loads
Hello,Regarding point 1,Yes you need to have intermediate nodes for proper connectivity . Yes the analysis and design will be correct . Regarding point 2 ,I am not sure what exactly you mean by the PV...
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thank you very much Shany,about my second question, I'll deal with the PV weight (photovoltaic cells weight) as a dead load, but as a structural engineers we all know that when the dead load being...
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You may apply the PV load on the rail as udl, and Staad will do the load distribution . I presume you are under Bentley Select , then you may use this link to create a Service Ticket :...
View ArticleRe: STAAD.PRO Deflection Issues
Hi Shany Sir,Thank s for this SET SHEAR command . I have done a manual check and found that when SET SHEAR is used Staad's values agress with the hand calculated one, and if this is not used, the...
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Hello The difference in the values is due to shear deformation.When STAAD computes the displacement at a node it considers the : 1. flexural deformation2. shear distortionHence, the joint...
View ArticleSelf weight is too much
I just modeled one three level platform. When i did my analysis it shows self weight too much. I couldn't figure out the exact cause of this problem with the attached input. If anyone could explain...
View ArticleRe: Staad.Pro V8i issue: metric unit system error
Sir, I can't fix the configuration problem in software. But temporarily to solve the problem ( I also faced it) ie when you are giving 6 m to x-coordinate it is converting the same into inches and...
View ArticleRe: Staad.Pro V8i issue: metric unit system error
My IT colleague replaced the staadpro20070.ini, and now the software works perfectly. Thanks.
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It seems that the selfweight is being reported correctly 1135132 KN . I have also checked that by PRINT CG command . Could you please substantiate your point ?
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The property values that you used for the user defined table does not seem to be consistent with the units. Most likely you intended to use MM KN as units for the user table section C125X65X15 instead...
View ArticleRe: Staad.Pro V8i issue: metric unit system error
In your case, I would suggest that you first check the Base Unit Settings. Go to File > Configure and ensure that your Base unit is set to Metric. Most likely it is set to English and even if you...
View ArticleAdding a column on a beam
I am a relatively new user to RAM SS concrete. I am trying to add a column which sits on a cantilever. RAM SS will not let me do this. There must be some way, any suggestions are appreciated.
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Thanks for the solution sir. I LL make a note of it. Another thing as can you briefly tell why repeat loads should be used rather than combinations. Your answer will be really helpful.
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You may refer to the following post which outlines the difference between load combinations and REPEAT LOADscommunities.bentley.com/.../97311.aspxIn your case, the usage of MEMBER TENSION is making the...
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Hi Shany,I tried to go to your link but Access denied, and gives the following msg:This feature requires an access level not assigned to your account. To review access levels, please visit your...
View ArticleA Section created using Section Wizard can't be viewd in 3D rendering in STAAD
Hi everybody,I tried to create a new section using section wizard and then exporting it into STAAD, and using create user table >>> Define >>> assign, but when I tried to view it as a...
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Hello,Please let me know if you are under Bentley Select , you have have a word about this with your IT person or you can mail me your account details , I will find it out .
View ArticleRe: A Section created using Section Wizard can't be viewd in 3D rendering in...
HelloIn order to plot the profile of the section in the STAAD GUI, the program needs to know the exact shape. The shape can be understood only if STAAD.Pro knows the coordinates of the corners of the...
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Re: A Section created using Section Wizard can't be viewd in 3D rendering in...
Hi Shany,I created the following section, and as you said it won't draw the section,so that, I did as you told me (Create user table>>General>>OK), but no choice is available, i.e: the...
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Ohhh, sorry it's working now, and I'm going to get my section =')thanks a lot Shany =')
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