• Problem modelling plates on top of beams for elevated steel water tank

    I am trying to model a Elevated steel water tank with bracing for analysis in STAAD.Pro. While modelling the structure I've encountered a problem and would like your help. The problem is: While the beam offset works perfectly for modelling a beam…
  • How do I design a moment frame in the weak axis? Staad is "failing" sections that were designed in a previous command for "Select Members". Why?

    QUESTION 1: I am designing a 12-storey building using Staad Pro v8i. I have moment frames going in both East-West and North-South directions. The frames in the E-W direction are to be designed per the strong axis due to wind load considerations. How…