• Application of load on dummy beam

    Hello i want to apply a load of 3kN/M2 on a plate element of 150mm thick which spans 0.9m x 2m so i created a dummy beam. 1) will one single dummy beam be enough? 2) will i have to convert the load to a line load (i.e: from per M2 to per m) or apply the…
  • Differences between the Area, Floor, Plate and Surface loads, and if possible, an example of the application regarding to each of the load type.

    Hi, my understanding to the Surface load is that, correct me if i am wrong, the load will not be transferred to the structural member whereas the floor load is the load you can applied to the structure due to floor loading that isnt the part of the structure…
  • Re: LATERAL LOADING ON PLATES IN STAADPRO

    Hi Sir, I find a bit problem. First I create model and input the hydrostatic load and it's Ok. But then I create another model and input the hydrostatic load and there's a bit problem.. at the top slab (last slab, triangle-shaped load) it didn't show…
  • Re: LATERAL LOADING ON PLATES IN STAADPRO

    (sorry repost) Hi, thx a lot for your tutorial. I find a bit problem. First I create model and input the hydrostatic load and it's Ok. But then I create another model and input the hydrostatic load And there's a bit problem.. at the top slab…