Importing Models From Staad to Structural Modeler

When importing Staad models the steel shapes are split into multiple pieces due to the fact of other members being analytically attached to them.

Why is this and how can I fix this?

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  • In the  mathematical model, members have to be  split at locations where they intersect other members. This is required because load transfer from one member to another member will take place only if the 2 two have a common joint. This is required also to ensure that both members contribute their stiffness in resisting a load at that point. Without a common joint, the stiffness of only that member on which the load is applied will be considered during the analysis.

    This is true not only between 2 members, but between member and plate element, and between 2 elements, etc.

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  • In the  mathematical model, members have to be  split at locations where they intersect other members. This is required because load transfer from one member to another member will take place only if the 2 two have a common joint. This is required also to ensure that both members contribute their stiffness in resisting a load at that point. Without a common joint, the stiffness of only that member on which the load is applied will be considered during the analysis.

    This is true not only between 2 members, but between member and plate element, and between 2 elements, etc.

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