• RAM Elements error during design Access Violation

    Hello, I created a model in 3D and was having no issues with it, until I "save as" ed the file to a different name. Now when I try to "design all" members the program force-closes, and when I try to design walls in the concrete module, I get an error…
  • Modeling of Stiff Pier Shaft

    Dear Respected colleagues, as you can see from the attached images, i need help in modeling the true behavior of my pier system as shown in the 3D view. Since one pier is very stiff in transverse direction, there should be no deflection of any sorts but…
  • What is the best way to model a steel transition cap?

    I am new to STAAD pro connect. I need some help on how to model a steel transition cap shown in the attached photo. The cap consists of two top and bottom plates separated by cylindrical section. There are 24 gussets attached to the outer perimeter of…
  • FOUNDATION SUPPORT

    I am new in Staad pro so please answer this question in very easy language....! What is the use of Foundation support i staad pro.... can we use this instead of fixed support... what is logic behind that support....
  • How to provide a support condition for mezzanine beam which is supported by a anchor rod?

    I am designing a roof structure which is about to be supported by a mezzanine platform. The whole platform is supported on a anchor rod at different locations It will be like, there are anchor rods at several locations on the mezzanine beam, which is…
  • Post Processing and shear wall issues

    Good day, I have analyzed the attached file without any errors, however, the post processing mode is no longer available. This is quite strange as I have already accessed post processing using this file and as such I am confused as to why post processing…