https://communities.bentley.com/products/ram-staad/f/ram-staad-forum/170665/what-is-the-best-way-to-model-a-steel-transition-capI am new to STAAD pro connect. I need some help on how to model a steel transition cap shown in the attached photo. The cap consists of two top and bottom plates separated by cylindrical section. There are 24 gussets attached to the outer perimeter ofen-USTelligent Community 12https://communities.bentley.com/thread/490711?ContentTypeID=1Mon, 12 Nov 2018 11:35:22 GMT6dad98f5-dbc9-4c4d-a9ba-e9da8dc6aa8e:36e0aee8-b5c8-4b2c-9afb-5a83b7a49bc2AndrejLogunov<p>Hi Alkailani,</p> <p>There can be several approaches to generate the meshed model in STAAD.Pro. I would refer to STAAD.Pro Help chapter &quot;Home &gt; Modeling &gt; M. Creating Model Objects &gt; M. Plates&quot; where you will find the techniques available. Also, please have a look at the following Wiki:</p> <p><a href="/products/ram-staad/w/structural_analysis_and_design__wiki/2045/staad-pro-plates-and-solid-elements-faq">https://communities.bentley.com/products/ram-staad/w/structural_analysis_and_design__wiki/2045/staad-pro-plates-and-solid-elements-faq</a></p><div style="clear:both;"></div>