• Fabric sheeting on top of a structure

    Hi, I'm modeling a structure that consists of a series of concrete columns spreaded on the perimeter of a rectangular shape building, and attached to a channel concrete caps that running on top of perimeter columns, then the channel beam is connected…
  • Combined Steel and Concrete Moment Frame in STAAD.Pro V8i

    Let me first say I am no Staad expert...but I'm trying to learn. I have a wind frame that is concrete up to a certain height and steel up the roof. Is it possible to model this and analyze the combined frame all at once in Staad? If so could you please…
  • Minimum reinforcement in foundation

    Hello, In "Design for Flexure" section, STAAD foundation calculates the minimum reinforcement based on this equation: A s min = ρ. b . d eff b : foundation width or w d eff : effective depth But ACI says A s min = ρ. b . h [ ACI 7.12.2…
  • STAAD.foundation - Check for Sliding Stability

    I've noticed that the isolated footing parameters checks for overturning and sliding stability. The combined footing parameters only consider overturning and leaves out the sliding check. Is there a reason for this?
  • Re: information

    I don't think you are going to find much. The documentation for the two programs is probably the best thing you will find, and that's not specifically geared towards the Indian codes. It's one of those things where learning by trial and error is fast…
  • FEA 2 Way Concrete Slab

    I am currently modeling a 2 way slab in STAAD.Pro and I was wondering if anyone new of a good way to verify the validity of the model. Thanks, Hillary