Staad concrete slab and beam modeling question

I'm new to staad and have a simple modeling question.  I'm trying to model a two-way concrete slab and beam system.  I have the slab elements and beams defined, but when I view in 3-d, it appears that everything is being modeled from the centerline of the elements.  How can I change my model so that the top of the slab and top of the beam are at the same elevation.

Thank you

  • You can utilise the command "Member Offset" in negative Y direction equal to the gap between the top of the beam and top of slab element for all the beams enclosing the slab element. By doing so, centre line of the beam will move downward and you will notice the top of beam and slab at one level in 3 D rendered view.Please note to apply the member offset command before meshing the slab element.