• Bug in Warping constant in AISC360-16 Chapter E.4 (STAAD.Pro ver.22.04.00.40 )

    STAAD.Pro ver. 22.04.00.40 ” The correct Cw (Warping constant) value is not assigned by the members ” I modeled all these members in the GUI. Other than PG(Plate Girder), I used American Property, and created User table about PG. Here, I compared…
  • Connection assignment in Staad

    I have a steel warehouse design with tapper sections. The combination were defined by myself using edit rules in load generation. After the unity check and redesigning sections, I went to Connection Design. Here when I select the knee connection for the…
  • Factor in X & Z direction and Scale factor for SRSS

    Hello Bentley support, I am working on a steel structure (Portal Reclaimer) which need to be designed in accordance to BNBC (Bangladesh Code). Can you please suggest how to assign parameter for SRSS response spectrum. However it is very similar…
  • I can't design my beams using load combinations

    Hi I am a new user therefore I decided to start with something very simple. First, made a beam fixed beam and applied a D load in one extreme. Using the Check code command (LRFD) option I was able to see that my ratio was 0.95. So I decided to generate…
  • STEEL DESIGN PARAMETER ASD VS LRFD OUTPUT DIFFERENCE

    Hello, I want to analyze the structure for both ASD and LRFD load combinations and design parameters. I am doing different iterations to evaluate unity check for different sections. STAAD is giving me very odd results if I use ASD parameters vs LRFD…
  • Mton/Cm to Kn/m

    How do I change Mton/Cm to Kn/m
  • **ERROR: THE RAYLEIGH FREQUENCY 2.40420E-06 IS LESS THAN 0.00001 FOR LOAD 2

    Truss Frame Analysis_1.std Hi I cant solve said subject error pls seeking your assistance
  • How to make a Ram Connection using C Channel type Section for columns or members

    Please suggest any workflow to make a connection, using C type channel section for column, or built up section having two C type channel sections (back to back or front). At present it seems that under RAM connection only I- type section, hollow type…
  • Steel Structures Optimization of Members is not increasing member sizes to make them pass, using Indian code IS 800-2007 LSD

    Steel_Design_Optimizing_M_Intermediate_1_AISC_360-16.STD Steel_Design_Optimizing_M_Intermediate_1._IS800-2007 LSD.STD Why I am getting "Fail" results after using optimization process of commands?; even selecting Ratio 0.9 initially, e.g look into…
  • Can I use the Microstran Shape Builder to add a section to the Section Library?

    I would like to use the Microstran shape builder to create any custom shape required then add it to a custom Section Library, is this possible? I can not see a way to get the resulting '.shp' file in to the Library. Thanks, Anthony
  • SIG Virtual Workshop: STAAD - Modeling Finite Elements

    SIG Workshop: STAAD - Modeling Finite Elements Presenter: Sabrina Tedeschi, Application Engineer, Structural, Bentley Systems, Inc. Date/Time: May 21, 2020 1:00 P.M. EDT Register Now During this STAAD Special Interest Group virtual workshop…
  • Paste prototype model dialog Box

    Hi All, When creating a prototype model in the structure wizard I am unable to transfer this model into my Staad.pro connect file. Once I have created the prototype, the first box comes up saying would you like to merge this prototype into Staad…
  • Plate Girder Taper

    Hello, Is it possible to model a plate girder where the bottom tapers at the end of the beam while the top stays level? See below picture for reference
  • RE- Openstaad modelling learning

    Dear Team, How to start learning Openstaad from scratch level to advance level for automation of steel design , do we have any complete tutorials in bentley or any other videos comfort content is available . which programming language is usefull for…
  • Ky,Ky value for lattice column

    Dear Gents , kindly find the attached file for a lattice column , my question is how to assign the K value for each column OF THE LATTICE COLUMN (because it's separate in staad ) assuming the k value "FOR THE COMBINED COLUMNS" is calculated using…
  • May I know how to model Flat Bar in Staad Pro? I got a "Design not performed for User General Sections" warning after trying to insert the section using User Table.

    May I know how to model Flat Bar in Staad Pro? I got a "Design not performed for User General Sections" warning after trying to insert the section using User Table. Thank you.
  • I can't see the name of member on detailed steel design report

    why if i want to get detailed steel design report I can't see the designed member name on deflection check part at steel design report
  • STAAD.Pro CONNECT EDITION AIJ 2005

    We used STAAD.Pro SS6 before and to separate the long term case and the short term case, we used the parameter TMP which does not divide the FYLD by 1.5. In the new CONNECT Edition, the allowable is always divided by 1.5 and the TMP parameter is gone…
  • Saad Pro

    I s there any way in Staad pro to design slim floor beam SFB where the Slab floor rests on the lower flange
  • STAAD Pro Advanced CONNECT v22 Update 3 - No Steel Design Results

    Hello, I have a large model which in the normal STAAD Pro CONNECT v22 Update 2 took over 11 hours to run. I made some minor updates by adding some plan bracing and updated the effective lengths to try and remove some failures. I then updated to v22…
  • staad Utilization for bigger section higher than lower section

    good day, i tried designing a simply supported steel beam on staad pro using the same loading but i tried different Dmax UB 533X210X138 = Utilization ratio= 0.9852117 UB 457X191X161 = Utilization ratio = 0.75 isn't the lower steel section supposed…
  • Error in Analysis, but no error in output

    I'm using the latest update of STAAD.Pro CONNECT Edition (22.03.00.28) When I try to run the model, this happens: But when I check the output file, it is like this: After assessing the output file, the number of errors shown after analysis reflects…
  • why is staad selecting me large steel section for me

    Good day my fellow staad users. I am currently designing a steel portal on staad pro. i noticed that when i use the select command, it selects larger section than when i use my hand to design it myself.using BS 5950 2000 for example rafter size manual…
  • How does RAM calculate the Moment of Inertia of a composite section (AISC)

    Looking at the reports for a typical composite beam in RAM Structural System, I am seeing that RAM outputs I-effective (Ieff) and I-transformed (Itr) that are different from those listed in AISC Table 3-20 (Lower Bound Elastic Moment of Inertia for Plastic…
  • how we can make pre engineering beam as a composite beam in stad

    Dear sir, Kindly guide me how we can build a pre engineering beam as composite beam in stad pro?