Westok Beams Section Database
Is there a section database available for Westok beams in StaadPro?If not, what would the most suitable method of inserting the section sizes for a castellated beam?Thanks!
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STAAD CONNECT EDITION -ACI 318 DESIGN VALUE IS NOT DISPLAYING
Hi All We are having some technical issue while using Staad pro Connect addition Please coordinate with the technical team to resolve issues As we do Concrete design in Staad.Pro Connect Software,...
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Assigning design parameter automatically
While designing Members using STAAD, we have to input some geometrical parameters such as length (in form of lx, ly, lz), node nos (DJ1, DJ2) etc.We add parameters by selecting the members, noting the...
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Beam to column flange connection with Haunch Checks
When applying compression force only in a beam to column moment connection, RAM applies the complete compression force to the flange of the haunch only. Moreover, it considers the flange as a slender...
View ArticleRam Frame Wind Tunnel Loads
When applying the Fx, Fy, Mz story loads provided by the wind tunnel engineer, are these applied to center of rigidity coordinates at each level?
View ArticleRAM Frame Steel Beam Design for Negative Moments
I have a light gage system with light gage strap walls being supported on a steel podium. I modeled the steel framing and added nodal loads on the beams for the tension/compression forces from the...
View ArticleIs STAAD able to model beams that are not physically connected at their...
If the beam members at a connection are not physically connected at intersection of their centroidal axes (i.e., beam bottom flange connected to underhung beam top flange) do you have to add a rigid...
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RAM SS Foundations
Hello, I am modeling a foundation that is 7 feet below top of slab and have a BRB frame above. I've modeled concrete pedestals (set as a lateral element) and a concrete wall in between (set as a...
View ArticleLy and Lz for single beam divided by intermediate members.
Hello,I have a model in which there is a beam divided in 3 parts because of intermediary steel members (32, 73, 78). As this beam is only restricted laterally and not vertically I gave length (Ly) in...
View ArticleSTAAD Story Force with Semi-Rigid Diaphragm
Is there a way to determine the story force in STAAD when doing a modal analysis with semi-rigid diaphragms being included in the model? Typically for a static analysis I would take the shear forces in...
View ArticleFabric mesh reinforcement in RAM Tilt Up Wall
Dear friends,I would like to know if it possible to include fabric mesh reinforcement as an option for reinforcement in RAM Elements Tilt UP wall?Or if it is possible to include new bar sizes in the...
View ArticleSection intermediate forces not getting correctly using vba macros
Hello...Very good morning to all..I am working on a analysis of single vent UNDER TUNNEL (box section). I am trying to write a macro in excel which is useful to extract member forces required to my...
View ArticleLinear & nonlinear Analysis
I'm now working on Prevent Progressive Collapse(PPC) design.In STAAD, there are several analysis types I'm trying: P-Delta, Nonlinear, and Pushover.I find it's hard for me to know from the three.Please...
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Connection types in RAM connection Standalone
Anybody knows below connections can made from RAM Connection Standalone?
View ArticleSTAAD pro connect beam design results with ACI 318-14 code
Hi All,We are facing the following issues with the beam designs in STAAD Pro Connect (designing with ACI 318-14 code):In STAAD Pro Connect ACI 2014, Some beams fail in torsion and while checking the...
View Articlecolumns are failed ....whatis the section used in column..........
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View ArticleRAM Connection: ACI Chapter 17 Seismic Ductility
How does RAM Connection Baseplate handle the seismic ductility requirements for ACI Appendix D (Chapter 17)? Our typical buildings are SDC C with R=3. When I run the Connection module for projects, I...
View ArticleRAM Concept - Minimum Reinforcing
Good Afternoon,Does RAM Concept incorporate the minimum reinforcing reduction allowed by ACI 318-14 Sec 9.6.1.3 in its minimum reinforcing quantities. Is that Based on the user manual, i'm assuming...
View ArticleRAM SS Shear Walls
When you draw shear walls in RAM Structural Systems I understand that you need to break up the wall wherever there are intersections between walls. Is this rule also applicable for walls on adjacent...
View ArticleRAM Elements not lunching while using Remote Desktop. (Windows 10)
Currently one of my users has not been able to launch RAM Elements while remoting into his computer at work with Remote Desktop. When launching the program the error message "LoadLibrary failed with...
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