• STAAD shows different Beam Forces within the same model

    Hi I have created a STAAD model using OPENSTAAD API and excel VBA code. Please find attached the STAAD Code for the model. Run the Analysis. Just check the Beam forces in the top slab. STAAD shows different values for BM & SF in the individual beam…
  • OpenSTAAD function "Output.GetMaxBendingMoments " VBA not working properly..!

    To get the maximum and minimum bending moment in a beam i wrote a code as follows: Private Sub CommandButton2_Click() Dim OpenSTAAD As Object Set objOpenSTAAD = GetObject(, "StaadPro.OpenSTAAD") Dim lMemberNo As Long Dim lEnd As Long Dim lLoadcase As…
  • RE: Beam End Force Values from Table are DIFFERENT than from ANL file in STAAD Pro V8i SS6, version 20.07.11.82

    This is due to the fact that the PRINT MEMBER FORCES command, corresponding to which the member forces are reported in the analysis output file, prints the member forces corresponding to the first analysis with your original sections. Subsequently you…