• Why bother using models in operations

    “We don’t need models to run the water distribution system. We have SCADA to tell us what is going on.” This is a common answer we hear from water distribution system operators when we talk with them about how models can help them. They are familiar with…
  • From Splitting Wood to Knowledge Executive

    If you're an engineer in the realm of hydraulic modeling and design and you use Bentley software, you may know me from my interactions on the Hydraulics and Hydrology Community . I've enjoyed nearly a decade of helping other users in their success with…
  • The CONNECT Configuration

    Here's a little post to add some clarity. I have had several colleagues mention that they would better understand CONNECTs workings if they had a flowchart. This is what I came up with - enjoy:
  • Today we are Hosting “Ask an Expert”

    Hello All, Today at 12:00pm I will be hosting my first “Ask an Expert” session. This session directly follows the 11:00am AECOsim Building Designer SIG . The focus of this month’s SIG meeting will be Placing Interior items, vertical circulation and…
  • RE: Powerdraft problems with windows 10

    Hi Andres, Unknown said: And I also understand, that if nVidia is not doing anything, then Bentley could do a workaround. But Bentley does not want to do that. With all respect, you don't know what you are talking about. DirectX is seriously complex…
  • RE: Powerdraft problems with windows 10

    Unknown said: But Bentley does not want to do that. QV_D3DVERSION is the implemented workaround. There is no other reason why this variable exists than to force MicroStation (or PowerDraft) to use older version of DirectX API (9 instead of 11 in this…
  • So you bought a water model, now what?

    By Mike Rosh (edited by Frank Conforti) With over 14 years of experience in the water industry as an Environmental Engineer and as a volunteer firefighter, I have a passion for water and I think it shows. Let’s “dive” in shall we? So, you just bought…
  • RE: STAAD.Pro Interactive LEARN Session: Direct Analysis and AISC 360 Specifications

    During the SIG session this morning someone was asking about the Tau-b reporting. Just wanted to mention that information on Tau-b are printed as part of the analysis output file. If such messages are not required to be printed, one can turn those off…
  • RE: STAAD.Pro Interactive LEARN Session: Direct Analysis and AISC 360 Specifications

    Yes. Let me check with the presenter for the day and I will get it posted in this forum thread.
  • RE: STAAD.Pro Interactive LEARN Session: Direct Analysis and AISC 360 Specifications – April 23

    These will be more like interactions on the forum and these posts will remain in the forum for future reference.
  • STAAD.Pro Interactive LEARN Session: Direct Analysis and AISC 360 Specifications – April 23

    Are you running into problems while carrying out Direct Analysis for AISC 360 using STAAD.Pro? Don’t worry, I’m here to help! Join me LIVE for an Interactive LEARN Session on April 23 from 2 :00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. ET in the Structural Analysis and Design…
  • RE: Undergraduate student question on STAAD

    If the reason for modeling the deck is just to distribute the loading to the beams, you do not need to model it. There are loading options in STAAD.Pro like FLOOR LOAD and MOVING LOAD that would allow you to apply loads and these loads can be distributed…
  • Undergraduate student question on STAAD

    I'm an undergraduate taking a structural analysis class. Our lab section teaches STAAD, and I know I want to build a bridge deck like the one below. The bridge deck being modeled is a width-wise plank system for a short span timber bridge. I understand…
  • NOW: Interactive Learn Session

    Hi Friends, today we are having a special day on the Hydrology and Hydraulics area of Bentley Communities. It's our first Interactive Learn Session. This is your chance to ask me questions or start discussion threads about modeling. We'll be doing it…