• Ram Concept Beam end modeling affecting stiffness of slab in RAM Concept

    In RAM Concept, the end modeling of the Beam seem to affect the slab deflection and Punching design of the slab. When a Continuous beam is modeled to the center of the column it seems to be stiffer than when it is modeled to the sides of the column This…

  • Does STAAD show maximum shear & moments in the DECK or in the GIRDERS?

    We have modeled a two-span continuous bridge (50' spans), 6 girders in the cross section (60' bridge width). We are loading with truck & tandem loadings per AASHTO bridge design specifications. When analyzing for maximum positive & negative shears and…

  • Create Wind Definition & Assign Wind Load for Bridge (AASHTO 2012)

    Following is for student project in Bridge Engineering class: We have modeled a two-span continuous bridge in STAAD. We intend to assign Wind loads, based on AASHTO 2012 values. How can a wind definition be created to assign a wind load? Our wind…

  • RAM SS: Continuous Footings Intersecting Mat Foundations

    I have a building with an elevator shaft next to a stairwell. They share a wall between them. I was asked to model the stairwell wall as a strip footing and the elevator shaft as a mat but am running into trouble with the strip footing overlapping the…
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