• Axis Identification

    Hi How de we identify and correlate axis as per below snapshots For a Column/BP placed eccentric to the foundation, the direction of loading would govern the breakout area. How do we correlate axis 2 and 3 with red and blue axis. Is there any…
  • AXIS parameter not available in AISC 360 Unified code

    Applies To Product(s): STAAD.Pro Version(s): ALL Environment: ALL Area: Steel Design Subarea: AISC 360-05/10 Original Author: Sye Chakraborty, Bentley Technical Support…
  • RE: Using STAAD to design single angle members

    The AXIS parameter will not have any effect on the design of single angles as per the latest AISC 360-05 and AISC 360-10 codes. This is because the software is now equipped to check single angles as per geometric axis by itself, depending on the type…
  • What is the difference between gravity axis in Y and Z ?

    Hello, I noticed that some posts indicate that people have had problems with changing the gravity axis from Y to Z. I wanted to know if the problem has been rectified in the V8i SS5 version of the program. I have a project, which requires me to…
  • RE: RAM Concept's "K Factors"

    Slight clarification; the direction of the slab objects is defined by the user with the R axis. The default of 0 degrees for the R axis corresponds to the positive global X axis, but slab objects can be rotated (counter-clockwise) in plan. KMr is a…