• Staircase Live Load

    I tried to Design a Staircase using Multiple Imposed Loading method under slab design in RCDC, there is no option for Live load Input in it and In Design Calculation also I Could not see Live load Included in Calculation.
  • Staircase Design in RCDC

    In Staircase design, why RCDC is not considering any Load combination in Design and where to add the dead load of steps over waist slab? and Which Panel type to be adopted in staircase design?
  • Loads in RCDC for Slab Design

    i have a doubt in STAAD RCDC Connect Edition (Advanced Concrete Design) version 11.06.00.56, please correct me if my understanding is wrong. based on the thickness we define (say 200mm in the below snap), the program computes the selfweight and adds…
  • RCDC. I am getting a error: Error in Model. Cannot detect slabs

    STAAD version 22.08.00.175, RCDC 11.01.00.18. I have modelled a building in STAAD. I was able to design beams , columns , footings using RCDC. But when I import the STAAD file for designing slab, I am getting a error: Error in Model. Cannot detect slabs…
  • One-way ribbed slab

    How can i design a this kind of slab on staad pro, i'm still a new user of the software so please put some detail to help me.
  • Wall Fixity - Ram Concept Elevated Slab Design

    Hi All, I am designing an elevated concrete podium slab which will carry 4 floors of timber above. The perimeter of the slab is supported by 4 basement walls and the distance between columns is about 24ft top to bottom and 18ft left to right. I attached…
  • Reinforced Concrete Slab Design using RCDC CONNECT Edition V9 Update 4

    Hi, I have been trying to validate my RC slab design as per IS 456:2000 using RCDC software. While checking i found following issues in RCDC:- Design moment & shear are on higher side - As per IS 456:2000, effective span of slab (calculated as…
  • RAM Concept: SSRs in Beams

    In a project I'm working on the resulting SSR designs seem a bit extreme and in odd places. The system is a Two-Way flat plate slab, with some edge beams to support precast panels. There are four columns that have had SSRs placed within the beams framing…
  • Performance - RAM Concept bar Warning

    Concept is providing a "Performance" warning upon running analysis, stating that there are "Too many user bars to detail". The strips are 320' long and are supposed to have #5@14" perpendicular to the 320' length (about 275 bars). Does this warning just…
  • [RAM Concept] How to determine the "Cover to CGS"?

    The definition in the manual for the Cover to CGS is "the distance from the top of the slab to the bottom of the top bar". This will be the bottom of TOP bar or TOPTOP bar? What I've found is that, this value greatly affects the result of punching shear…
  • STAAD - Modeling a Slab - Why I am getting a lower moment?

    Hello, I am new to STAAD and this forum, and this is my first post! I wanted to model an 8.67' X 31.5’ Slab with a 16,000 lb. load applied at the center. The slab will have fixed ends at all sides. As a “one-way slab”, the expected max moment utilizing…
  • RAM Beam Shear Reinforcement Output in Slab Span Direction

    Hi, I've come across this particular issue a number of times but have never had RAM specify this much shear reinforcement before - see snapshots below. This is a one-way slab and band beam system so wouldn't be expecting shear ties in the beam like…
  • RCDC Slab Design

    I put load on my floor using partial plate load. Will RCDC include the load from the plate? If not, what are my other options to calculate ny slab. please help.
  • Design of Slabs RCDC conforming to BS8110

    Hi, In designing RCC slabs conforming to BS 8110 we check the deflection only along the shorter span of the slab only. But in RCDC reinforcement area increased in along long span also considering the deflection of the slab. What is the reason for that…
  • Tributary Load on Slab Opening

    Hello, I am working on a school project, so I am not experienced, just to be clear. But I have a slab openings on my floors for stairwells and elevators in the RAM modeler. However, my understanding is that RAM won't apply floor loads where there…
  • RAM Concept- Soft Spot

    Hi, I am just wondering how to model soft spot on RAM Concept. I have treated them as an opening, however, when we have walls below it doesn't work because the wall won't be attached to the slab. Any ideas? Many thanks, Leticia
  • Bending plate moment for slab design.

    I have been model the plate ,base on same thickness same load, but different mesh size as show on the picture. The result of bending moment are differ (shown on picture). I want to get bending moment value to design reinforcement rebar, but i am not sure…
  • RE: how can i design a slab and getting it's reinforcement details from staad pro.

    The following post should be useful http://communities.bentley.com/products/structural/structural_analysis___design/f/5932/p/99695/294596#294596 In addition, the page below contains lot of useful wikis on slab design and concrete design in general…
  • RE: Slab design for Bending Moment and Torsion combined

    As Seth mentioned, RAM Concept is Bentley’s Slab Design solution and it would handle all that you mentioned. The added advantage here is that STAAD.Pro is fully integrated with RAM Concept and so it will make life so much easier for you. In other words…
  • Slab design for Bending Moment and Torsion combined

    Hello everyone, I am working for one of the underground metro projects where I have to design various slabs. These slabs have to be designed for bending moment, torsion and shear force for large number of load combinations. The practice which I am following…
  • Slab Design in STAAD, RC modul

    Hello STAAD.Pro experts! I am in the middle of a slab design using STAAD.Pro v8i. The model is ready and i am starting to use the STAAD.Pro RC designer. I want to design the slab according EC 2, but when I choose the standard EC 2:1991 or EC 2:2004…
  • RE: Anylysis

    Please go through the following post where the same is discussed. http://communities.bentley.com/products/structural/structural_analysis___design/f/5932/t/99695 Please let us know if you need any further information. Thank you.
  • RE: Design

    Hi, You can go through the following post where the same is discussed http://communities.bentley.com/products/structural/structural_analysis___design/f/5932/t/99695 Hope this helps you.
  • Slab design in staad pro.

    Hello I'm just a beginner in staad pro. I'm trying to design a 6-storey building. After analyzing the structure i used commands option to perform concrete design. It gave me reinforcing details for column and beam. But not for slab. I added plates for…
  • Interpretation of Element Design Summary

    Can you please explain how to interpret the element design of the attached files with two different result which is in accordance to the 2008 ACI code. Advice us what area of reinforcement should be use in each case for steel at the top of slab and bottom…