Hello,
Please find the staad file and clarify the following:
1. Why there is a difference value shown in statics check results. The loads and reactions must be equal and opposite. There might be slight difference as the analysis type is Direct analysis method.
2. Why there is huge difference in support reaction values on similar nodes on opposite side w.r.t origin. The loads and members are almost symmetrical w.r.t origin on both sides.
3. If I need to design a connection at any part of structure, can I add a support (Pinned/Fixed) at that node and design a connection (Bolted/Pinned) for the reactions of that support?Hydraulic Mast & SS_AC2K_Vertial.std