Mass used to calculate the center of mass of the diaphragm


Applies To
Product(s):STAAD.Pro
Version(s):ALL
Environment: ALL
Area: Modeling Solutions
Subarea: Specifications
Original Author:Abhisek Mandal, Bentley Technical Support Group

 

Which masses in the Mass reference Load Case is used to calculate the center of mass of the diaphragm?

 By default, the masses specified in the Global Y directions are considered for the mass calculations. In absence of global masses in the Y directions, the masses along the Global X directions are considered for the same. In absence of the masses specified along the Global X and Global Y directions, the masses along Global Z directions are considered.