When I run an optimization, I'm getting a "Failed: PreComp" error message. I have the minimum set at 125psi. Shouldn't it be finding a value that is above this? Any ideas on how to avoid this? Thanks

This is my first post to the forum here, I'm looking to optimize STAAD to its fullest as it is my employers current structural analysis software. I'm hoping it will grow on me a little bit as I am more familiar with other structural analysis software…

Hi there I have a steel model with number of Tapered I section profiles. I want the Select Optimise to use from this list and and come up with least weight structure. This is using IS 800. Can someone help. Thanks Ashutosh

I am working on a two story steel building and am experiencing issues with the beam optimization. RAM is currently using a loading combination for some beams, displayed below, that is not the maximum loading so the beams are designed too small. Instead…

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I just started using STAAD Pro through my college. I am modeling a steel structure and would like to automatically optimize the structure based solely on total deflection (global maximum deflection) and weight. I want each value (deflection and weight…