• Error in selection of load case for bending moment check

    Hello All, Greetings of the day! I faced a query while checking the output file for my STAAD file with EN1993-1-1, wherein for Bending Moment clause 6.2.5 Max. combination load case was not considered by STAAD, Please refer below output image, where…
  • What is the best way to model beam elements of different depths flush at the top, including plate elements?

    Hello. Please go through attached PowerPoint and then the below discussion will make more sense. I am using STAAD version 20.07.11.70. The main problem is: when modelling decks or bulkheads which include offset beam elements and plates attached to…
  • 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…
  • Lambda Critical and Amplified Sway Method to BS 5950-1

    All, I am looking for some guidance, when determining the lambda critical value for a structure within RAM Frame, does the programme do anything with this? In particular, if the lambda critical value is less than 10, but greater than 4, does the…
  • Re: staad pro v8i (20.07.09.31) issue

    dear Shany. thank you for answering question 1. for question 3. i can't share the staad file due to company regulation. i'm so sorry. but i can show you my study staad for stair tower. this staad represent my problems. i check using AISC…
  • Elemental stiffness matrix

    Hello, I built a simple truss model in Staad pro V8i. I am wondering whether there is a way to extract elemental stiffness matrix in global coordinate? I can access global stiffness matrix by enter SET PRINT STFFINESS in the basic solver. Is there any…