Hello Bentley,
As mentioned in below post, Bentley will be providing validation service in near future.
https://communities.bentley.com/products/ram-staad/f/ram-staad-forum/147916/staad-pro-v8i-ss6-validation-for-eurocode
I just want to know when it is expected to be available?
and what will be its scope / features?
For eq.
1) Analysis
2) design as per the applicable code
3) Applicability of points 1 & 2 for:
a) Only for simple members (such as the verification examples provided in the technical reference manual)
b) 2D / 3D frames with columns, beams, bracings & no of storeys etc.
4) Other tools such as response spectrum analysis, wind load generation tools, time history analysis etc.
Will it be paid service or complementary?
I think the validation shall cover all aspects such as mentioned in 1 to 4,
otherwise if analysis is wrong but design is correct, such validation doesn't make any sense.
Regards
Vishal
As of now all points will be covered (1 to 4). Actually, you will be able to run any STAAD file in different versions and also able to compare results. We are working on it and will provide more exciting features in days ahead. You may add your suggestions and we will have a look. It is complementary as of now. I would request you to create a service request so that we could see your account status and assist more precisely in this issue.