• Does STAAD design for CONCRETE SPECIAL MOMENT FRAME as per ACI 318M-11 ??

    Hi, 1. Does STAAD take into account the ductile detailing provisions of CHAPTER 21 of ACI 318M-11, while arriving at the reinforcement area and stirrup area ?? 3. If those provisions are available, how does STAAD identify a SMRF or IMRF or OMRF in…
  • RE: RAM SS Concrete Column Slenderness

    Allen Adams, our chief structural engineer, recently presented a webinar on slenderness requirements for concrete structures. If you are interested in watching a recording of this video (its free), click on the link below and filter "RAM" in the "Select…