• RE: STAAD Pro file not recognized

    You may also try to change the UTF-8 format of the input file into ANSI format. To do that open your model with the Notepad, then go to File -> Save As and change Encoding from UTF-8 to ANSI next to the Save button. After this, you should be able to open…
  • Circular Base Plate design in Ram Connection

    Can Ram Connection Design a Pipe Column Circular Base Plate with a Circular Anchor bolt Pattern? If not are there any suggestions on how to model in staad?
  • RE: Ice Load Generator

    Mike, here is a second thought. If you are trying to account for just the weight of this additional ice on the member, you can use the Fire Proofing option available within General > Spec as shown in the screenshot below. Although this option was created…
  • RE: Ice Load Generator

    Mark ... I see. Yes for your case defining the ice load as member loads would be the right approach. I have asked our product manager for STAADX on whether this can be included and will let you know. STAADX is scheduled for release this year.
  • RE: Ice Load Generator

    STAAD.Pro does have a Snow Load Generator which can generate snow loads as per ASCE 7-02
  • RE: Ice Load Generator

    You may refer to the following sections of the Technical Reference Manual for more details on the implementation 1.17.4 Snow Load 5.31.5 Definition of Snow Load 5.32.13 Generation of Snow Loads