• Tapered I Section Design to Eurocode 3 EN 1993-1-1 2005

    Hi all, I tried using Staad Pro to design the tapered section according to Eurocode and read this topic: Tapered  Section Design to Eurocode 3 EN 1993-1-1 2005 But when I design steel members with Tapered I section through defined properties, It seems…
  • Utilization Ratio Steel Design

    Hi guys I'm not sure why but I cant get my utilization ratio, it shows as design property as NA
  • How can I best import a steel frame model from Inventor to STAAD.Pro?

    Hi, I am trying to investigate if this it is possible and relatively straight forward to important a steel frame model from AUTODESK Inventor 2023 into STAAD.Pro, without the use of Revit. Due to my current workflow process, a method which utilises…
  • Showing warning for tapered section design

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  • Application for Structural Supports for Cantilever Overhead Sign Structures (COSS)

    We are wondering what method / programs you use to analyze and design structural supports for Cantilever Overhead Sign Structures (COSS). Do you use STAAD.Pro to generate COSS models? What engineering codes are used in your country? See videos below for…
  • Class 4 Steel Section Capacities Eurocode

    Does anyone know how STAAD derive the following for a Class 4 section? - Minor axis bending moment capacity: if by multiplying elastic modulus with design strength, the moment capacity would be much higher than the computed values shown in STAAD output…
  • Steel Design Capacities Are The Same For Different Steel Strengths

    Hi, I have created a simply supported steel beam in the Physical Modeller (Connect Edition 22.11.00.156). I am designing the beam to the UK National Annex of Eurocode 3. I have attached 2 different models, the first is a simply supported steel beam…
  • Temperature load

    4034.With Temperature_Rack.std.txt When I have applied temperature load and run the staad file it showed an abnormal unity ratio. Can you please check and suggest what is the issue? also check our applied temperature load calculation? For design,…
  • RAM Elements - Wide Flange Torsion Bracing

    PDF Hello, I'm analyzing a dunnage platform under new loads imposed by eccentric pipe supports, and am attempting to do so within a RAM elements model that I inherited. As I've read about on other forums, I see that there's an option within the…
  • STAAD.Pro - Beam Query tab "Steel Design" doesn't print correctly

    In Staad.Pro Connect Edition 22.12.00.142, whenever I design a steel beam using AISC-360 code, if I select a designed beam and go to Properties, and then Steel Design tab, I get the following screen: but, if I try to print this to PDF or to a physical…
  • Ram Connection Error: No Connection has been detected in the model

    I modeled and analyzed a Tube membered structure as per IS:800-2007 LSD in STAAD.Pro Advanced CE - V 22.12.00.142 , and tried connection design using integrated Ram Connection as Per American Code. I am encountering an error that connections are not…
  • Properties of WF doesnt make sense.

    Anyone can help... My properties of WF doesnt make sense. I have a beam of 1000 mm, but the properties of WF are far below 0.0 mm like this. Maybe there is a solution to my problem?
  • HI, everyone can anybody help me to create frame for storge oil tank without support (fixed, pinned, foundation,.............etc), because we have crane carry up this frame, so weight of the model will go above cuz crane, need strong designer to solve...

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  • in section wizard , while importing the section by general section , error pops up says " profile point for this shape will not be exported"

    I am using a square section by TATA STRACTRA one on top of another.
  • hi everyone, can anybody help me to solve this model because have error of the snow and seismic loads??

    STAAD SPACE START JOB INFORMATION ENGINEER DATE 30-Nov-22 END JOB INFORMATION INPUT WIDTH 79 UNIT MMS KN JOINT COORDINATES 55 468.544 16072.7 192.577; 73 507.061 16072.7 -1.061; 107 358.857 16072.7 356.735; 151 7030.99 14763.7 2911.01; 152 7609.76 14763…
  • RAM Frame and NBCC 2015 4.1.8.11 4)

    Hi, Based on NBCC 2015 4.1.8.11 4) single storey buildings with steel or wood deck as diaphragms can have a higher fundamental period compared to 4.1.8.11 3) as seen in the snap below. However, in the current RAM frame the Ta is only based on clause…
  • What is the best way to model beam elements of different depths flush at the top, including plate elements?

    Hello. Please go through attached PowerPoint and then the below discussion will make more sense. I am using STAAD version 20.07.11.70. The main problem is: when modelling decks or bulkheads which include offset beam elements and plates attached to…
  • Modelling Steel grating with cross members

    Hi I am designing a steel grating with a chequered plate and cross members. I am trying to model it in 2 ways 1. Neglecting the effect of cross members, i am modeling a composite beam (ISMB with a top plate) for the complete span. I am using BM…
  • Steel member design - Staad Pro SS6 edition

    In STAAD Pro SS6 edition (Version 20.07.11.70) when a member subjected to Combined Axial force and bending, the member fails with higher ratios (i.e., 200, 216584 etc. ) according to section 9.3.1.1 as per IS 800 - 2007 (LSD). But when I calculate manually…
  • Large rotational displacement in Node.

    PR-1_24072022.STD I applied Moment along Mx direction. due to that i found rotational displacement with large amount. Also note i have specie as Truss. Attached model for reference. if any mistake by me please suggest.
  • Difference in Compressive & Tensile stress values for a symmetrical I beam which is connected to a vertically restrained plated structure and subjected to UDL

    Hi, I was doing a case study for the combined beam & plate effect in STAAD Pro using AISC ASD. 2 geometries were prepared; 1. A simply supported beam subjected to 1kN/m UDL 2.A simply supported beam with plate structure bottom vertically restrained…
  • Regarding Lx parameter value.

    How to give the design parameter of Lx(lateral torsional buckling) For column member. In my case, The column height is 12m, Minor axis direction tied at each 3m. But major axis direction not tied. What is the Lx parameter value?
  • RAM Elements existing PEMB analysis always fails

    We often need to analyze existing PEMB structures and when only existing loads are applied the structure still fails. We have used the MBMA special considerations option in our design and that does not seem to help. What are we missing? Is there another…
  • Steel design output are not shown for some properties

    8037.Shelter 1.std Hi, In my model some properties Steel design output are not shown in Results. I have attached model for your reference. I'm using latest STAAD connect edition.
  • Steel Beams with low compressive force failing in slenderness

    In a steel frame structure I am modeling, For one row of beams allowable slenderness is 400 (fx = -0.005 kN) For similar second row of beams allowable slenderness is 180 (fx = 0.005 kN) and it is failing. This minuscule compressive load is making…