• Design Code gets changed in Custom template

    Hi, I have created a custom connection template with AISC 2016 LRFD design code with DG16. However, while assigning the template to joints it shows as AISC 2016 ASD with DG16. Can you please suggest what should be done to have AISC 2016 LRFD? I'm using…
  • why aisc 360-05 is not designing haunch members?

    Dear sir, why aisc 360-05 is not designing haunch members? file is attached.and as we are modeling portal frame in staad is it the correct way. and the coming warnings members with the same joint can be ignored. B013.std
  • Getting errors in tapered design

    Hi everyone, It is very weird that I am getting different utilization factors every time I run the analysis (The software picks different forces values at the tapered element) and for some reason, all sections have the same utilization value. Could…
  • I am attaching a simple g+2 building which I have analysed in Staad. Have few queries about the same.

    I have given the clear cover to be 25mm in beams and 40mm for columns as per Indian Code. Further, I can see from the design output I can see from the design report that the clear cover is 35mm even though I have given 25mm in the input for the beams…
  • Tension only member designed for Compression

    Hi Team, The horizontal bracing member which is specified as 'Member Tension' gets designed for compression when IS 800 LSD code is used. But the same member is designed for tension when AISC 360 LRFD is used. Why is this difference? Can someone explain…
  • Does staad support the design of W8x10 D (double profile)?

    I am updating an old warehouse and I need to strengthen the existing end rafters. I currently have an W8x10 D and I'm getting a warning stating that : WARNING: DESIGN OF SECTION FOR MEMBER # 613 IS NOT SUPPORTED. Does staad support double wide flange…
  • Design code

    Staad has been configured to AS4100. However, third party model received uses US-AISC. When this model was run and STAAD is looking for US-AISC LRFD. How to override this so STAAD used configured AS4100.
  • Re: Staad US Std Design Code

    As a follow-up to Kris' post, a license of STAAD.Pro is always sold with a design code license. Consequently, if one of your STAAD.Pro licenses lacks an accompanying design code, then either a design code license failed to return the last time it was…