Cracked Section Factors in RAM Modeler
Hi all, this post is almost entirely directed at the Bentley folks, because I want to make sure that RAM SS has been updated to take into account the cracked section factor on slabs as I would assume....
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Hi, All! I need urgent assistance. I've loaded Microstation SS2 (08.11.07.443) and Structural Modeler version 08.11.07.94 on Windows 8. I loaded the software in compatibility mode for Windows 7. I am...
View ArticleRe: Member failing for small loads
Can you please attach the .std file? For some reason when I try to copy the data and paste it into notepad or the editor all formatting is getting lost.
View ArticleRe: Bentley Structural Modeler version 08.11.07.94
I'll see if one of the Structural Modeler group happen to know, but Structural Modeler version 08.11.07.94 is from 2011 and Windows 8 is not an officially compatible OS.BTW, the form for SM is here:...
View ArticleRe: Cracked Section Factors in RAM Modeler
I ran a simple test model using the current version 14.05.03.00 and the slab - bending cracked section factor is now being linearly applied to the stiffness of the 2-way slab elements. (it is no longer...
View ArticleRe: A Section created using Section Wizard can't be viewd in 3D rendering in...
STAAD cannot design coldformed sections unless these are chosen from the coldformed section database available within the software. In your case, you have defined general sections and so these cannot...
View ArticleRe: Member failing for small loads
Kindly refer the std file. Is there any way by which i could make this member pass. Your thoughts and ideas will be very valuable for me.Thanks.
View ArticleDeflection Limit in ASD . DFF value?
Can anyone please tell me where can i find the dff value while designing a steel structure using AISC-ASD Code. I tried to find it in code book but i am confused whether to use 360 or 240. But by...
View ArticleSingle degree of freedom modeling in Staad
Hello Sir, I am trying to study the theoretical and modeling correlation using Staad software. Here i am trying to model a portal frame with a beam of infinite stiffness and co-relate the results with...
View ArticleRe: Single degree of freedom modeling in Staad
Hi , The frequency calculation that you have mentioned [1/(2pi)*sqrt(K/m) ] holds good for SDOF system .But from the elaboration of your Staad model , I could comprehend that its a frame structure...
View ArticleRe: Single degree of freedom modeling in Staad
I have tried to create an equivalent model in staad for the said problem stiffness. For this the total portal stiffness is 24EI/H3 = 488. Now i have assumed a height of 1m for column which leaves me...
View ArticleRe: Single degree of freedom modeling in Staad
STAAD SPACESTART JOB INFORMATIONENGINEER DATE 06-Jun-13END JOB INFORMATIONINPUT WIDTH 79UNIT METER KNJOINT COORDINATES1 0 0 0; 2 0 1 0; 3 0 2 0; 4 1 2 0; 5 2 2 0; 6 2 1 0; 7 2 0 0;MEMBER INCIDENCES1 1...
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Wind Load Definitions in STAAD
Hi everybody =')hope you all doing well,mmm actually, I was trying to define wind load into my structure, which I had a difficulties in classifying it's type (open, partially enclosed, ..... etc)My...
View ArticleRe: Deflection Limit in ASD . DFF value?
Please refer to say, AISC 360-05 codebook chapter L3. DEFLECTIONS, which tells:"Excessive vertical deflections and misalignment arise primarily from three sources:(1) gravity loads, such as dead, live...
View ArticleRe: Wind Load Definitions in STAAD
You should define the wind load using Wind Definition on the Loads and Definitions page. Regarding "wind effect" - when applying wind load, you will be able to choose between load distributed to the...
View ArticleBachelor degree help
HelloI'm currently working on my bachelor degree, and have utilized staad to design my structure. My assignment is constructing an art installation, which will be built in 2014, covering an island in a...
View ArticleRe: Single degree of freedom modeling in Staad
Hi ,There are few considerations you need to follow .(1) The Mass Modelling : The portal frame is assigned with Self-Weight X 1 , Self-Weight Y 1 and Self-Weight Z 1 .This will instruct Staad to lump...
View ArticleRe: Wind Load Definitions in STAAD
You could choose the ASCE wind definition which has the load intensity generator based on wind speed and other parameters .If you are not following that code then please refer to your country code for...
View ArticleRe: Member failing for small loads
I could see few instabilities . if you use the partial moment release then the number of failed members decreases.Also most of the failed members are at the central part of the structure which is quite...
View ArticleInstability in My direction
I have attached the staad model that I'm working with. I believe that all my boundary conditions are correct. My issue is that staad is saying that I have the 3 nodes (at ends of members) that are...
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