Charles Chan's Activitieshttps://communities.bentley.com/members/1d018f57_2d00_d203_2d00_4f82_2d00_9bc3_2d00_f0e728cacb2aCharles Chan's recent activityen-USTelligent Community 12Modeling 8 node solid element in Staadprohttps://communities.bentley.com/products/ram-staad/f/ram-staad-forum/153945/modeling-8-node-solid-element-in-staadproTue, 08 May 2018 19:58:12 GMT6dad98f5-dbc9-4c4d-a9ba-e9da8dc6aa8e:0fd28b16-cf62-4c4f-a912-3619457ae638Charles Chan<p>I tried to model a concrete block using solid element (to simulate a pile cap).&nbsp; However, the block does not seem to look right in Staad.&nbsp; I numbered the nodes sequentially in one direction for the upper nodes and similarly for the lower nodes.&nbsp; There seems to be some cross over lines between the upper and lower nodes.&nbsp; Is it just the way that it is presented visually in Staad or am I not doing this correctly?&nbsp; Please advise.&nbsp; Thanks.</p> <p><img alt=" " src="/resized-image/__size/320x240/__key/communityserver-discussions-components-files/5932/staad-8-node-solid-element.PNG" /></p><div style="clear:both;"></div>Ask A Question Ihttps://communities.bentley.com/achievements/460ac7df-7ccc-4c42-a204-9e05eef3be09Tue, 08 May 2018 19:58:13 GMT6dad98f5-dbc9-4c4d-a9ba-e9da8dc6aa8e:be7f208b-b32c-4c77-bfb7-b54845289769Ask a question in a forum.