URGENT Assistance on STAAD Pro Model, Improving improper connectivity

Hello Fellow STAAD Users,

I am in urgent need of some assistance on my STAAD Pro Model. I am working on a model that is very large, and it has many beam and plate elements. I am trying to design a structure that will withstand an increased vacuum pressure. As the model sits now, I have beams failing at a factor of almost 5, which is very large and inaccurate. The model is producing a result that will only allow for a very small vacuum and in reality the structure is operating at a much higher pressure. I offset my beams and oriented them as dictated by design drawings. I believe that there are some issues with the beam/plate connectivity. Can anyone help me solve my issue or explain to me how I can eliminate improperly connected beams and plates. This is extremely critical and I would appreciate help ASAP.

Thanks!

E.L.W.

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  • Amitava,

    Thanks for the answer, I ran both checks on which you suggested. I have both improperly connected plates and improper beam/plate connectivity. I just don't know how to fix these issues. The model is large and I am not sure the best route to fix it. Should I delete the plate and re-create it? Should I delete the beam and re-create it?
    My biggest issue is just trying to resolve this issue to try and better my results.

    I have also read some information on other community posts about the same issue, however still uncertain how to regain connectivity the most effective and quick way.

    Please let me know! Thank you!
  • These modeling issues do not have any quick-fix or automated tool. The best way is to refer the list created by the tools (as you have already done), and fix them one by one. Select one plate element, delete it and recreate it as per the rules and guidelines as per section 1.6.1 of the Technical Reference Manual.