Can anyone explain is pressure load is considered in STAAD.Pro for seismic load analysis???? Because some of my colleagues said that pressure load is not considered in STAAD.Pro for seismic load analysis. But I couldn't understand is it actually correct or not and if so then which pressure load it is (1) Area load, (2)Floor load or (3) Pressure load on plate?? Please tell me about your views.
Yes you can apply pressure load. Generally I prefer to use floor load. But floor load and pressure load both can be used. Area load sometimes creates problem. So try to avoid this one for seismic weight.