• STAAD Instability weak spring

    Hello, I am getting a weak spring message in this code. I am not able to understand why this is happening. My assumption is that it's because of pinned end supports there is some moment in the frame which is not able to get resolved. If my assumption…
  • RAM SS Frame | Seismic Drift Period of Structure

    We are following ASCE 7, AISC 360, and the Direct Analysis Method in the RAM Structural System to analyze a building with direct analysis method. In step 6, it mentioned "As stated previously, it is generally felt that the building period used in…
  • RAM Frame - Analysis Load Cases

    Is there a way to select multiple load cases using a [control] or [shift] + click type way so that each load case does not have to be clicked individually. I have not been able to find a user friendly way of quickly selecting load cases to run for analysis…
  • how to get the loadings details in report????

    I have got my report, but there is no loading details like dead load, Wind loads and all... In report settings i have added Loadings, but its not showing.... Wt to do???? i want to see other load details. How to get that details?
  • UC Ratio problem

    Actually i need all members UC Ratio values. How to get all values???? Please guys guide me New folder (2).rar
  • mat foundation design-subgrade modulus of soil????

    safe bearing capacity 140kn/m2 Can u please tel me the value for subgrade modulus of soil
  • Analysis Print at Postprocessing

    Good day, I'm about to print my analysis output but as you can see in picture attached. it said "there's no data of this type" while I have an output in my analytical modeling output. any idea how can to make it appear? thanks.
  • HOW TO EXTRACT SHEAR WALL ANALYSIS RESULTS?

    Dear Sir, I have modelled shear wall using plate element. How to extract the results of shear wall analysis from STAAD Pro? After doing a little research I understood how to obtain axial force and shear force. But I am still not getting how to obtain…
  • How to export analysis moment , reactions etc to IFC FILE

    i created a model in different BIM software like Revit,robot structure analysis , Bentley staadpro, aecosim etc..the model is verified and analysed but the ifc file exported from these software doesnt contain analysis data, loading,bending,moments data…
  • URGENT SUPPORT NEEDED ! I have hundreds of warnings and I have no idea what's wrong

    I have hundreds of warnings and I don't know what to do about it. They are all about ZERO STIFFNESS IN DIRECTION__ AT JOINT__ EQN. NO.__ and THERE WERE MORE THAN 12 DOF WITH ZERO STIFFNESS. VILLA QAHTANI R14.std
  • ALUMINIUM DESIGN

    DEAR SIR, I WANT TO DESIGN A PERGOLA WHICH IS MADE BY ALUMINIUM.PLEASE TELL ME HOW TO DESIGN ALUMINIUM TUBE IN STAD PRO. STAAD SPACE START JOB INFORMATION ENGINEER DATE 21-Aug-16 END JOB INFORMATION INPUT WIDTH 79 UNIT METER KN JOINT COORDINATES…
  • RAM Elements Analysis and Loads

    Hi, I'm having some issues with analysis result and design parameters in RAM elements. 1) In my model, I've applied load on a strong axis but the analysis result is showing a moment in both major and minor axis. I was expecting only moment in the…
  • Is it possible to have multiple IBC definition with different Reference Load and factors?

    I want loads 34 and 35 with different reference load and factors as highlighted? DEFINE IBC 2006 * * SS 0.44 S1 0.16 I 1.25 RX 1.5 RZ 1.5 SCLASS 4 TL 2 Ct 0.0488 PX 0.687 PZ 0.687 REFERENCE LOAD Y R1 1.0 R14 1.0 * *=============================…
  • RE: Mat Foundation with Control regions at columns

    Mike: Looks like the database got corrupted. I cleaned up the database and re-meshed the boundary. The analysis then worked. I have attached a modified version of the file for your reference. I removed the primary cases from the job and included only…
  • Values shown on selecting load combination in STAAD pro are different from primary load cases?

    I am attaching a file here to clear my question. I have applied a load of 70 kn in self weight and 48kn in snow load and i have several load combos. Question is that while i select my first combo i.e. 101, load displayed is 70kn as it is while it factors…
  • Dynamic Load Amplitude of Centrifugal Pump

    Hi Everyone, can i ask you question.. I have a project, it is design a platform for water intake pump. The questions is: 1. Is it input for my model correct? 2. I can't find amplitude from pump specification, is it 24840 (kg) - 20700 (kg) = 4140…
  • STAAD.Offshore Weight Factor

    Hello, I'm trying to get an understanding of a weight discrepancy between my results in STAAD.Pro and my results in STAAD.Offshore. When I run a simple gravity case for a structure in STAAD.Pro, I get a resultant weight as a sum of the y-reactions…
  • NO LOADING DEFINED FOR UBC LOAD. RUN TERMINATED.

    Hi, I recently just started using staad and this error message " NO LOADING DEFINED FOR UBC LOAD. RUN TERMINATED." is shown. Can you suggest some solutions? Thank you! :) This is the output file. STAAD SPACE DXF IMPORT OF ERXNEWEST.DXF START JOB…
  • Design of Land Oil Drilling Rog

    Sir, I am a structural designer in Oil Field equipment. I design land oil rigs. I have couple of doubts. The entire Mast section is manufactured in segments due to transport constraint and assembled at site by use of PIN joints. How do I model this…
  • Vertical and roof Truss design

    Hi, I really need help. I am trying to design an open warehouse made of steel truss roof and column. I keep on getting joint instability on one of my support. I don't know if what I did was right in my modelling process. Should I separate the design…
  • RE: Analysis

    2B+10-STOREY COMMERCIAL BLDG.std
  • RE: Where are STAAD auto load combinations stored?

    Hi Please find the attached excel sheet which will generate Load combinations required for staad pro & also required report. it will reduce amount of work required to type staad load combinations Regards Mallesh N G LOAD COMBINATIONS &…
  • Ram Concept: Envelope of allowable stress design load combinations?

    I was wondering if there was a way to get the maximum allowable load reaction to a column? I.e. an envelope for a certain set of load combos (allowable), not all the ones inputted? The only enveloping feature I have found is in the "Generate Report…
  • AISC 360-10, Chpt. J code checking

    In STAAD.Pro, code checking for AISC 360-10 is typically for chapters B-H (I don't use chapter I for my work anyway). Specifically, there are considerations in Chapter J that must also be considered for use in Chpts. B-H. Using the highest TRACK 2 setting…
  • Updating Staad Pro V8i to latest build

    Hi there, can you please describe how to update the Staad Pro V8i SS6 to the latest build? I am struggling to do so. Many company PC's require the latest software to be consistent. Thanks a lot