How can I define a steel section encased in concrete or a steel section with a concrete core in STAA


  
 Applies To 
  
 Product(s):STAAD.Pro
 Version(s):All
 Environment: N/A
 Area: Modeling Solutions
 Subarea: Properties
 Original Author:Bentley Technical Support Group
  

How can I define a steel section encased in concrete or a steel section with a concrete core in STAAD.Pro ?

There is no direct way to define a steel section encased in concrete or a steel section with a concrete core in STAAD.Pro. You may however calculate the properties of an equivalent section and then enter the properties ( AX, IX, IY, IZ etc ) directly as a general section. To do that you may go to the Specification > Prismatic > General.