• Built up Columns in RAM connection

    I am trying to design a connection where a beam is framing into a Built up column section (BCF). The column section contains (4) L4x4x1/2" flanges and 12"x1/2" web plate. Is there a way to model this in RAM connection?
  • Section Wizard Assigning a Near Zero Modulus of Elasticity for Plates. Causing Erroneous Section Properties for Built-up Sections

    Hello, I have recently used section wizard to create a built-up section. I have found that for plates Section Wizard has assigned a Modulus of Elasticity of 2.08871e-315 (essentially zero), while for the w-section it is 205 (see first snip below). As…
  • Defining Member Properties using General Section for Designing

    Hi,I have a two Fabricated section as shown below. I created these cross section using Section Wizard and exported them to Staad using User Table. I am design it using IS:800. Following error/warning is "DESIGN OF SECTION FOR MEMBER # 1 IS NOT SUPPORTED…