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Masonry Wall Shear Strength Discrepancy

Seth Engel
- RAM Elements
- New
- 0 Comments
I am using the standalone masonry wall design module, and am unable to verify the shear strength ϕVn presented in the report. Hand calculations by multiple engineers at my firm yield a significantly different value. Can you please provide the formulas...
- Fri, Jul 23 2021 9:07 AM
Creation of Grid system & creation of views by Grid mark nos

Karthikeyan S
- STAAD.Pro
- New
- 0 Comments
I would suggest to add Grid system at column bases and also create floor levels. This would help us to isolate the grid views & floor levels during the time of geome tric modelling.
- Fri, Jul 9 2021 12:08 AM
staad section wizard

Amey Gudigar
- RAM Concept
- New
- 1 Comment
Not able to create section using the section wizard. Error message is show in the above image.
- Fri, Jul 2 2021 5:19 AM
A connection question in RAM connection

Lifan Zhu
- RAM Connection
- New
- 0 Comments
Hello: we have a question when we use the RAM design the conn as shown in the sketch below, we want generate a MC conn on BM A at column flange too( as the conn on BM B), please advise if RAM can do it or not? Thanks, lifan
- Fri, Jul 2 2021 3:10 AM
RAMSS - Specify Joist Self Weights

Bethany Potter
- RAM Structural System
- New
- 0 Comments
Joist self weights are not included in the analysis by default due to varying manufacturer SWs, but you could allow us to specify a self weight in the beam module under the criteria/joists menu.
- Thu, Jul 1 2021 10:11 AM
Plotting stress ratios in RAM Concept

Andrew Verrengia
- RAM Concept
- New
- 0 Comments
I know we can plot stress demand and capacity; however is it possible to add a stress ratio plot? Thanks, Andy
- Wed, Jun 23 2021 10:58 AM
RAM Concept - Add "Help" button to dialog boxes similar to RAM SS

Sean Smith
- RAM Concept
- New
- 0 Comments
As the title implies, it would be helpful if dialog boxes within RAM Concept had a "Help" button that takes you to the section of the help file describing the various settings in the dialog box. This feature is already present in RAM SS, and it would...
- Wed, Jun 23 2021 10:58 AM
Account for offset when doing intersection

Tank
- STAAD.Pro
- New
- 2 Comments
Currently when you do the intersection of two beams, STAAD finds the intersection without taking into account any offsets the beams may have. The result is you have to manually move the node at the intersection if offsets are involved. This is maddening...
- Wed, Jun 2 2021 5:19 PM
RAM Concept - Elevation views of tendons

Sean Smith
- RAM Concept
- New
- 0 Comments
In RAM Concept, it would be helpful to have the ability to inspect generated tendons and inspect/update manual tendons using elevation views of the tendon profiles. This feature would be similar to the functionality provided by ADAPT Floor-Pro and SAFE...
- Wed, Jun 23 2021 11:00 AM
Direct Analysis - FYLD unit

Ko, JungMo
- STAAD.Pro
- Under Review
- 2 Comments
Adding the unit for FYLD parameter would be helpful. Just like the material information. Sometimes It is confusing which unit should be used.(of course it is same as material strength(stress))
- Mon, May 17 2021 1:41 AM
Create a finite element model from RAM COnnection to STAAD.Pro,

Carlos Rincon Belandria
- STAAD.Pro
- New
- 1 Comment
For example, if we have a connection, we could to export and convert 3D Connection in a separate 3D Model just for the connection. And, would be possible to analyze in STAAD or RAM Elements.
- Fri, May 14 2021 7:47 PM
Ability to cancel report printing in RAMSS

RFreund
- RAM Structural System
- New
- 0 Comments
Some reports are long and take a while to load. It would be nice to have the ability to terminate the report loading/printing process.
- Thu, May 13 2021 8:26 AM
Abort RSS software version 17.02.01.23

Ing_Abelardo_Uribe
- RAM Structural System
- New
- 0 Comments
Hello Bentley community. I am making a 15-story building with a structural system of concrete walls. I use RSS and the software aborts several times, when I am in the concrete / wall / design module, inclusive. The version used in RSS is 17.02.01.23...
- Sun, May 2 2021 10:34 PM
Base Plate Analysis with Octagonal Column

Mohammad Yousef
- RAM Connection
- New
- 0 Comments
Good Morning Every one I have an octagonal light Pole that i need to check on its base i cant find the suitable column section for the analysis can i create one or import it such as section designer in SAP2000
- Wed, Jun 23 2021 11:01 AM
STEEL ROD AS BRACING IN STAAD PRO CONNECT EDITION

Joseph Lucas Magare
- STAAD.Pro
- New
- 2 Comments
I have model my truss and i want to add steel rod of 20mm diameter as a bracing on pipes carrying the truss,is this option available in Staad Pro Connect Edition?
- Sat, Apr 24 2021 3:57 AM
3D STEEL TRUSS DESIGN

Joseph Lucas Magare
- STAAD.Pro
- New
- 4 Comments
I want to design this kind of steel truss in Staad Pro Connect Edition, should i run analysis in staad space or staad plane which one is correct?
- Sat, Apr 24 2021 3:33 AM
LINE LOAD ON ANALYTICAL MODEL STAAD PRO CONNECT EDITION

Joseph Lucas Magare
- STAAD.Pro
- New
- 2 Comments
Addition of partition wall load on slab should be added on analytical model in Staad Pro Connect Edition
- Fri, Apr 23 2021 12:40 PM
PROJECT OF FLAT SLAB, WITHOUT BEAMS STAAD PRO CONNECT EDITION

Joseph Lucas Magare
- STAAD.Pro
- New
- 6 Comments
Option for modelling,analysis and design of a project with flat slab should be added in Staad Pro Connect Edition
- Fri, Apr 23 2021 12:19 PM
CANTILEVER SLAB IN RCDC

Joseph Lucas Magare
- STAAD.Pro
- New
- 2 Comments
Design of cantilever slab in RCDC should be added and also slab supported by beams on its two sides and its other two sides free or only three sides are supported by beams and the other side free.
- Fri, Apr 23 2021 12:13 PM
DEFLECTION CHECK OF RCC PLATES (RAMP)

Joseph Lucas Magare
- STAAD.Pro
- New
- 2 Comments
Iam designing a reinforced concrete ramp as a plate,the difficult iam facing is there is no BS 8110 in analytical design,and with the available BS 8007 i cant check deflection of the plate.
- Fri, Apr 23 2021 12:08 PM
Relax Floor Load Command Tolerances with Node Coordinates

Christopher Ruback
- STAAD.Pro
- New
- 1 Comment
The floor load command does not work properly for 1 way load distribution if a node is not perfectly inline with adjacent nodes. Example: 2 nodes have a Z coordinate of 8.333 however the 3rd has 8.333333 and the floor load command does not populate...
- Tue, Apr 20 2021 5:26 PM
STAAD - 3 Ideas regarding connection tags

Ko, JungMo
- STAAD.Pro
- New
- 0 Comments
1. Connection Tags view - this window should have "on the top function" To be above the other windows when user click the member or node. 2. Connection Tag Check Results - this window should be " expandable". 3. Check Connection Tags...
- Mon, Apr 19 2021 12:22 AM
STAAD RAM Connection Design (Typical User Connection)

Ko, JungMo
- STAAD.Pro
- New
- 2 Comments
STAAD RAM connection design module has two connection design fuction(except gusset). First, BASIC connection. Second, SMART connection. Both function change/correct the values(like dimension, thickness etc..) from given template and also "USER...
- Tue, Apr 13 2021 2:52 AM
STAAD Post Processing Loads Window expansion function

Ko, JungMo
- STAAD.Pro
- New
- 2 Comments
As you can see the above attched screen shot, that windows in post-processing are fixed. There's no way to see what the full name combination is "in that window" Would you please upgrade this?
- Sun, Apr 4 2021 10:12 PM
BS 8110

Joseph Lucas Magare
- STAAD.Pro
- New
- 3 Comments
BS 8110 should be added currently is not available in design at analytical modeling ,the BS available for concrete is only BS 8007.
- Thu, Apr 8 2021 4:09 AM
It would be useful to implement in STAAD physical modeling Multiple panels creation with the pressure load redistribution with skewed angle assigned. (Same as in RAM Elements was done long ago).

alnov@optonline.net
- STAAD.Pro
- New
- 0 Comments
The way like STAAD physical has it now allows to create only one by one panels with pressure redistribution only in x or Z direction. Just inclined members in the attached sketch cannot be loaded with parallel or perpendicular directions. Also it not...
- Fri, Apr 2 2021 9:08 PM
It would be very useful to implement LL reduction ability per IBC, ASCE US codes. In a way as STAAD has it now is not practical for usage.

alnov@optonline.net
- STAAD.Pro
- New
- 2 Comments
- Fri, Apr 2 2021 8:49 PM
ADDITION OF LINE LOAD ON PLATE

Joseph Lucas Magare
- STAAD.Pro
- New
- 2 Comments
Option for adding wall load (partition wall) as line load direct on slab should be added
- Thu, Apr 1 2021 4:07 PM
RCDC ERROR WHILE DESIGNING BEAM (STAAD PRO CONNECT EDITION UPDATE 5)

Joseph Lucas Magare
- STAAD.Pro
- New
- 2 Comments
During design of beam in rcdc,if i put a check of crack width the software will not design and it gives a message written "Cannot find column [StAstTop] but if i dont check for crack width the software works perfectly.Need a help on this problem because...
- Thu, Apr 1 2021 3:48 PM
CONCRETE GRADE SELECTION IN RCDC

Joseph Lucas Magare
- STAAD.Pro
- Future Consideration
- 0 Comments
I think it will be better during design in RCDC,to select the concrete grade of column separately from that of wall.Concrete grade should be divided into two parts one for columns and the other one for walls.
- Tue, Mar 30 2021 4:00 PM
PARAMETRIC WALL FOUNDATION DESIGN

Joseph Lucas Magare
- STAAD.Pro
- New
- 2 Comments
May you please improve the design of foundation of parametric wall in RCDC,lets say if i want my footing size to be 1500mm by 300mm depth,but the left side i want it to be 400mm from centre of wall and right side to be 1100mm from centre of wall,currently...
- Tue, Mar 30 2021 3:52 PM
FLOOR LOAD FAILURE

Joseph Lucas Magare
- STAAD.Pro
- New
- 1 Comment
Improvement should be done on RC wall, during modelling on places of RC wall i don't place beam on top of the wall because the wall it self act as a beam,but when it comes to assign of floor load in places where there is no beam on RC wall the floor...
- Tue, Mar 30 2021 3:30 PM
"Searchable" Load Case list

Jacob C Conners
- STAAD.Pro
- New
- 2 Comments
Can we make the 'Available' and 'Selected' columns under the Load Cases tab searchable? Like when you're clicked into one of them and start typing a number, it'll jump to that Load Case? I have a few STAAD Models with moving loads, which generate several...
- Mon, Mar 29 2021 5:29 PM
Stirrup strength

Joseph Lucas Magare
- STAAD.Pro
- Future Consideration
- 1 Comment
May you add an option for choosing the strength stirrups in RCDC,by default is 250 but when i want to use stirrup of 410 its not possible to change its strength in RCDC
- Sat, Mar 27 2021 11:57 AM
COMBINED FOOTING, RAFT FOOTING IN RCDC

Joseph Lucas Magare
- STAAD.Pro
- New
- 1 Comment
May you please include the design of raft foundation and combined footing in RCDC
- Sat, Mar 27 2021 11:53 AM
SLANT BEAM DESIGN IN RCDC

Joseph Lucas Magare
- STAAD.Pro
- Future Consideration
- 0 Comments
May you please update the design of Slant beam in RCDC,as you may have a building has a certain slope from one grid to another
- Sat, Mar 27 2021 11:43 AM
FLAT SLAB, RIBBED SLAB AND WAFFLE SLAB

Joseph Lucas Magare
- STAAD.Pro
- Future Consideration
- 1 Comment
May you please include the design of waffle slab, ribbed slab and flat slab in rcdc
- Sat, Mar 27 2021 11:39 AM
RC DESIGNER

Joseph Lucas Magare
- STAAD.Pro
- New
- 2 Comments
May you please add RC Designer in the next update of Staad pro CE
- Sat, Mar 27 2021 11:36 AM
Concept slows down

spykat
- RAM Concept
- New
- 1 Comment
Whenever I need to stretch nodes on tendons, a common occurrence because architects cannot make up their minds, Concept slows down the more nodes I stretch. It will get to the point where I have to shut down Concept and restart. Any ideas?
- Wed, Jun 23 2021 11:03 AM
Stress utilization ratios

Ivan Hadži Bošković
- STAAD.Pro
- New
- 1 Comment
Dear, It would be very useful to see section utilization ratios due to stresses only. For now it is available an overview of utility which includes stability checks . Regards,
- Tue, Feb 2 2021 5:46 AM
Hot key for full section view

Ivan Hadži Bošković
- STAAD.Pro
- New
- 4 Comments
- Tue, Feb 2 2021 5:43 AM
Remove selection from view

Ivan Hadži Bošković
- STAAD.Pro
- New
- 3 Comments
Dear, It would be nice to have such a command, instead to do several selections, and than to use Invert selection. Regards,
- Tue, Feb 2 2021 5:42 AM
Inserting nodes on the curved beam should be made available.

atulkumarengineer
- STAAD.Pro
- New
- 1 Comment
Inserting node on the curved beam should be made available. Currently, it is not avialble . we have import the auto cad DXF to go ahead
- Fri, Jan 29 2021 11:37 PM
Automatic creation of shear wall should be made available like etabs

atulkumarengineer
- STAAD.Pro
- New
- 3 Comments
Automatic creation of shear wall should be made available like etabs. Creating shear wall should have straight forward approach like etabs. in staad the approach is little tediuos
- Fri, Jan 29 2021 11:21 PM
STAAD Error when trying to Update ISM Repository

ADAM DASOQI
- STAAD.Pro
- New
- 3 Comments
Hello, I am trying to "Update ISM Repository". As a summary, I used an ".ism.dgn" file to create my STAAD model and now that I have done my analysis and design I want to update the existing repository. I have the latest version of STAAD and Structural...
- Wed, Jan 27 2021 12:34 PM
Criterio para determinar el numero de cabillas principales que aportan en la tracción y el cortedel diseño

ANNY VILLEGAS
- RAM Connection
- New
- 1 Comment
Hola Por favor me pueden aclarar con que criterio se determina la cantidad de cabillas que están aportando?, es por el grupo de pernos o por cada perno?, podría suministrar un ejemplo gráfico. Muchas gracias
- Wed, Jun 23 2021 11:04 AM
Slab Penetration Layout - Adjustable View Box

Hunter Butler
- RAM Structural System
- New
- 0 Comments
In RAM Modeler, the Layout>Slab>Slab Penetration Layout dialog box is not adjustable - it would be beneficial to be able to make this view different sizes when you work on a project with a large amount of slab penetrations. For example the ability to...
- Fri, Jan 22 2021 1:32 PM
Ability to delete brace in 3D and with change of Frame beam to gravity beam

Nik
- RAM Structural System
- New
- 1 Comment
The lateral braces in RAM currently can only be deleted by going to the elevation view of the lateral frame beam. This is a tedious task, if you are modifying the locations of multiple braces. It would be tremendously useful if the braces can be deleted...
- Thu, Jan 21 2021 4:51 PM
automatic generation of wind load

atulkumarengineer
- STAAD.Pro
- New
- 0 Comments
. The automatic generation of wind load should be made available to Indian code also apart from American code.It will save lot of time in analysis and manual calculation. REGARDS, ATUL
- Mon, Jan 4 2021 11:39 AM
AUTOMATIC GENRATION OF WIND LOAD AS PER INDIAN CODE

atulkumarengineer
- STAAD.Pro
- New
- 2 Comments
Dear Sir/Madam, The following improvements should be made to Staad Pro 1.The automatic generation of wind load should be made available to Indian code also apart from American code.It will save lot of time in analysis and manual calculation. 2...
- Sun, Jan 3 2021 9:44 PM